Pearl of Asia: 10 amazing facts about Phuket

1. The best place for romance

Of course, next to your favorite person, every place on Earth turns into a paradise. But if you and your mate go to Phuket, this will be an unforgettable episode in your relationship. The best beaches in the world, the warm sea, fantastic sunsets, delicious food - here all the conditions to make a romantic holiday.

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2. Wat Chalong Temple

On the territory of Phuket 31 Buddhist temple. But Wat Chalong is considered the most majestic and beautiful. In architecture it is more like a fairy-tale palace. Here are stored valuable relics: a fragment of the Buddha's bones, murals telling the story of the Teacher's enlightenment, as well as many statues of Gautama and other ascetics. This is also the most high-altitude attraction of Phuket: the temple offers an incredible view of the city.

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3. Unusual architecture

Walking around the Old City, you will be amazed at the architectural style. The island has a rich history. For centuries, Phuket was mentioned in ship magazines of merchants from Portugal, France, England, Holland, because it was on the main trade route between India and China. That's why the old buildings of Phuket Town surprisingly combine the colonial and Chinese architecture. Sino-Portuguese houses and shops can be found in the most unpredictable places. And in Phuket Town there are many Chinese temples that are not at all Thai like externally and internally.

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4. The Big Buddha

The most popular among the pilgrims is the island's landmark - a 45-meter-high marble Buddha statue. Gautama is seated at the top of the Nakked hill. The scale of the building is impressive - a giant statue is visible from anywhere in South Phuket!

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5. Show at the local cabaret

Do not look at extravagant performances in local cabaret, you miss a lot. The original views attract tourists from all over the world. The program includes numbers and dances of different countries and nationalities. But many people go to the show not for bright costumes or singing to a soundtrack, but to see the actors themselves - the iceboys and transvestites. There will be something to tell your friends after the holidays!

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6. Night life

Patong is the most popular tourist beach on the coast. Here you will find cafes, bars, shops, massage parlors and discotheques. This is the center of the island's tusovka life. At night, Patong turns into one solid club!

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7. Vegetarian Festival

The most impressive holiday on the island is the annual Vegetarian Festival. It is carried out in the first nine days of the eastern lunar month (September or October). Participants wear white clothes and show insane piercings on the body and face. They pierce the skin with knives, sabers, umbrellas, an electric drill ... People believe that by the application of mutilation, by walking on hot coals and broken glass, one can earn the mercy of the gods.

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8. The Virgin Jungle

Scientists say that the Khao Pratao National Park is the only tropical forest preserved in its original form. In it live primordial inhabitants of these places. There are several rivers and waterfalls on the territory. The reserve is famous for evergreen palms, rattans, bamboo, orchids, ferns and moss, which grows even on tree branches. We advise you to go here to those who want to enjoy the humid cool of the jungle and see the true masters of these places - wild boars, Bengal cats, tigers, monkeys and bright birds.

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9. Elephants-emigrants

Tourists are already used to elephants in Phuket. But before the globalization of animals on the island did not live! They were brought from the north of Thailand specifically for the entertainment of foreigners. Elephants are taught different tricks: kick the ball, draw pictures, pick up objects, say hello, say goodbye and even dance.

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10. Sweet Paradise

In Phuket, try exotic fruits and local sweets. All this can be bought at the Sunday Fair in Phuket Town. There are all kinds of gifts of nature: mango, durian, jackfruit, longan, mangosteen, lychee, passion fruit. Gourmets can try traditional street food. For example, glutinous rice with ripe mango or Khan tan - wrapped in palm leaves fragrant bright yellow balls. It is customary for us to serve corn on the island as a dessert, and the most varied: corn roasted, boiled, whole cobs or grains ... Add oil, sugar and a little salt to it.

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Enough of doubt - decide on the best journey in your life! Phuket will appeal to everyone!