Visit Wats (Temples)
The culture of Thailand is heavily influenced by the Buddhist faith. There are of course many temples in Phuket, but the most popular is Wat Chalong which is situated to the southeast of Phuket City.

Wat Phra Tong is also a popular attraction for both visitors and local residents. Phra Tong means “golden Buddha”. One uuniquefeature is that the upper half of the golden Buddha image appears to rise upfrom the ground. The temple is located on Thepkrasattri Road 20 kilometers from Phuket City.

Wat Khao Nakkerd is on the top of Nakkerd Hill where a hugeBuddha statue is being built. The site offers great panoramic views.

From Wat Chalong, drive towards Chalong and turn right at Soi Yodsane. Follow this road for 6 kilometres. The route is marked by yellow flags.

When you visit a temple remember to remove your shoes, hat and sunglasses before entering thetemple building and dress modestly. If you sit in front of any religious artifact such as a Buddha image, you should not point your feet towards the object. Importantly, women should not attempt to touch a monk.

Get the adrenalin pumping with a Bungy Jump
If the idea of diving head first off a platform 54 metres above the ground sets your pulses racing, then bungy jumping is just what the doctor ordered. You can jump alone or in the company of a friend and the jump can be set up so that you actually touch the water. Adrenalin junkies apply below!

There are two Jumps in Phuket:
Jungle Bungy Jump located in Kathu, a 5 minute drive from Patong Beach Open: Daily 9am – 6pm
Tel: 0 7632 1351
World Bungy Jump found on Soi Kepsup 2, Patong Beach.
Open: Daily 10am – 7pm
Tel: 0 7634 5185

Visit the weekend market
The most popular weekend market in Phuket town is officially called Chao Fa Variety but is universally referred to by its Thai name Talad Tai Rot. The large official market with a huge selection of tasty snacks offers a vast array of clothing (new and secondhand), shoes, bags and luggage, fashion accessories, costume jewelry, inexpensive souvenirs and items for home decoration. There will also be a bewildering choice of electronic goods, mobile phones, watches, toys etc plus CD’s and DVD’s. We suggest you avoid fake or pirated items.

The market opens at 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays − when it is cooler. It is a good idea to arrive early to avoid the crowds and traffic. Parking can be a problem.