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Phuket hotels, resorts and travel
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Wat Chalong
Wat Chalong is about 8 kms. outside town. Take Vichit
Songkram Rd., to the Bypass Rd., and turn left, and
drive for about 10 mins. Wat Chalong will be on your
left. This is where stands the cast statue of Luang
Por Cham, who helped the people of Phuket put down the
Angyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during
the reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang
Por Chaung, and Luang Por Gluam. Other monks, who were
abbots of the temple during later times, and who are
the objects of respect and recipients of the offerings
by Phuket people generally.
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Khao Rang
A great view of Phuket Town, the southern part of the
island, and some of the offshore islands, can be obtained
by going to the top of Khao Rang Hill, on the city's
northwest. There are also several restaurants featuring
spectacular views of the city, a health park for exercise
enthusiasts, and a comfortable, expanse of grass for
picnickers at the top with a bronze statue of Phraya
Ratsada Nupradit the model Governor of Phuket during
King Rama V's reign.
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Antique Buildings
The beginning of the tin boom during the Nineteenth
Century led to construction of many fine old mansions
and shops still well preserved. The architectural
style, typical of the region, is described as
Sino-Portuguese and has a strongly Mediterranean
character. Shops present a very narrow face on
the street but stretch back a long way. Many,
especially on Dibuk Rd., have old wooden doors
with Chinese fretwork carving. Other streets,
forming what might be called "Old Phuket",
with similar structures are Phang-nga, Yaowarat,
Thalang, and Krabi, and a walking tour of the
area is easy and delightful.
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View Point
It's located on the best view via the route to Nai Harn
beach trough Kata Beach. From this point can be seen
the bays of Kata Noi,Kata and Laron and also Poo Island.
It is one of the island's bet views. A large public
sa;a, or shelther is there for visitors, and several
vendors sell food, drinks, and souvenirs in the area
when the weather is nice.
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Wat Phra Thong
for people in Thalang, Wat Phra Thong is the most important
Buddhist monastery, enshrining a most revered Buddha
image called "Phra Thong", meaning the Gold
Buddha. Inside the temple area is a museum, whose collection
of historical objects includes a raincoat worn by miners
at the time when tin mining on the island was flourishing.
This kind of raincoat can be found nowhere else in Thailand.
Also exhibited here is a smallest pair of shoes of Thailand
worn by a Chinese woman immigrant who practiced foot
binding.
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Phromthep Cape
Sometimes called Laem Phra Chao or God's Cape,
Phromthep is a very special place at the southernmost
tip of the island. It is a cliff where you can
view the breathtaking panorama of its nice surroundings
and the striking sunset. Tourists could visit
Phromthep Cape by day tour, for getting a most
impressive with a beautiful sunset when the sun
go down. After that, you could have dinner at
many restaurants in a nearby area.
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Wat Phra Nang Sang
Is also an important monastery of the province. Inside
the old temple, there are 3 historically valued bronze
heads of Buddha images recently discovered, estimated
to be over a thousand years old. Interested visitors
can ask for permission from the abbot to go inside the
temple, which is usually closed.
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Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park
It is the only perfectly preserved rain forest in Phuket
where people can encamp and experience out door life
all year round. The place is fascinating with many kinds
of wild animals, hundreds of species of birds, thousands
of types of plant life, and a lovely cascade called
Ton Sai, which is shadowed by trees hundreds of years
old. Guides are available for trekking over several
different routes.
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