Phuket Festivals & Events
As a bustling year-round holiday destination Phuket plays host to hundreds of Festivals & Events. And planning your trip around some of these could make your time on the island all the more exceptional. Most take place on the same month each year but the specific dates may change by a few days.
Phuket Buddhist Temples
Phuket is home to more than 50 Buddhist temples, monasteries and stupas and here we list some of the most highly-regarded.
Please dress respectably when visiting temples the basic rule is to cover your shoulders and knees.
Big Buddha
Big Buddha is one of Phuket’s most revered temples and it dominates the skyline around the Nakkerd Hills.
Wat Suwan Khiri Khet (Wat Karon)
Wat Suwan Khiri Khet (Wat Karon) has two large, emerald-green serpents standing guard at the main building.
Wat Chalong
Wat Chalong is considered to be the island’s most esteemed temple.
Wat Sri Sunthorn (Wat Lipon)
Wat Sri Sunthorn (Wat Lipon)features a 29m high sleeping Buddha depicting Buddha entering Nirvana.
Wat Phra Thong (Buried Golden Buddha Temple)
Wat Phra Thong is in the middle of Phuket and has a mysterious legend relating to its founding.
Wat Putta Mongkon (Wat Klang)
Wat Putta Mongkon (Wat Klang) includes a Sino-Portuguese style mansion that houses the temple monks.
Wat Phra Nang Sang
Wat Phra Nang Sang is the oldest temple in Phuket, it’s believed to have been constructed more than 500 years ago.
Wat Kajonrangsan (Wat Kajon)
Wat Kajonrangsan (Wat Kajon) is Phuket’s only temple built in the ‘Roman’ style.
Children Activities Around Phuket
Keeping children engaged, interested and entertained is often at the fore-front of parents’ minds, especially when on holiday. And luckily Phuket has a wonderful range of activities and places of interest for children of all ages.
Baan Teelanka
Baan Teelanka is an upside-down house with a maze-shaped garden and a ‘Chamber of Secrets’.
Patong Go-Kart Speedway
Patong Go-Kart Speedway has a race track that is 750m long and has a series of sharp curves, smooth bends, and a long straight lane allowing acceleration.
Surf House Phuket
Surf House Phuket is a surfer’s paradise where the surf’s up all day – every day!
KidzSole Flying Trapeze
KidzSole Flying Trapeze is where you can learn to fly – in complete safety – in the grounds of the Micky Monkey Beach Hotel
Splash Jungle Waterpark
Splash Jungle Waterpark is part of the Grand West Sands Villa Phuket on Mai Khao Beach and features a huge array of waterslides, rides and pools suitable for all ages.
Zorbing at Rollerball
Take a 190m ride – downhill – inside a three-metre diameter flexible plastic ball (zorb)!
Family Fun Night at Dino Park
All the family can enjoy a game of mini-golf in a prehistoric setting at Dino Park in Kata Beach.
Phuket Aquarium
Phuket Aquarium is a fascinating journey through mountains, streams, mangroves, captivating coral reefs and even down to the deepest parts of the ocean!
The Kids Club Phuket
The Kids Club Phuket is close to the Jungceylon Shopping Centre in the heart of Patong.
Phuket Bird Park
The Phuket Bird Park has over one thousand birds and more than 100 amazing species from Asia, Africa and South America.
Anthem Wake Park and Phuket Wake Park
Anthem Wake Park and Phuket Wake Park is a cable wake boarding park offering lessons for beginners to the more experienced.
More Activities Around Phuket Phuket Water Sports
It will come as no surprise that Phuket excels when it comes to fun above and below the open water. Choose to explore, learn or simply have a great time on the ocean waves.
- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving
- Sea Kayaking
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
- Jet Skiing
- Wake Boarding
- Fly Boarding
- Parasailing
- Banana Boat Ride
Phuket Excursions – By Land, Sea and Air
- Phuket Island & City Tour
- Morning Sino Heritage Walk
- Koh Yao Noi island Full-Day Bicycle Tour
- Phuket FantaSea Show and Cultural Theme Park
- Phang Nga Bay Full Day Cruise (The James Bond Tour)
- 4×4 & White Water Rafting
- Island Hopping by Speedboat
- Phi Phi Islands by Express Ferry Boat
- Helicopter Tours of Phuket and the surrounding islands
- Lamborghini and Ferrari Luxury Car City Tours
- Harley Davison Tours
Yoga, Meditation and Pilates on Phuket
There are a wonderful array of yoga professionals based in Phuket. And their classes are more than suitable for first-timers through to more experienced practitioners. Many offer specialized health programs to heal your body and get you into shape quickly and they are designed to leave you feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated in mind, body and spirit.
Pilates classes are extremely popular and usually focus on six core principles: Concentration, Control, Breathing, Flow, Precision and Centering. And again all of the studios offer classes to suit every level of ability.
And should you wish to have private classes and instruction in your villa we are more than happy to arrange those for you.
Phuket Golfing
Phuket has four fantastic golf courses namely Red Mountain, Loch Palm Golf Club, Mission Hills Phuket Golf Club, Laguna Phuket Golf Club and Phuket Country Club, all of which have been designed to take full advantage of the island’s tropical climate and unique topography. Many visitors come solely to play golf around the beautiful landscaped courses, which make use of the local abundance of water and trees to full effect. Standards are high, ensuring that the greens are green and the holes are challenging enough to stretch new and experienced players alike. Some of the courses have been used for international competitions and world championships.
For some family fun Phuket also has several Crazy-Golf and Football Crazy Golf courses where it’s all about the simple pleasure of ‘competing’ with loved ones on a more level playing field!
Phuket Crossfit & Gyms
Phuket also has numerous gyms, fitness centres and health clubs covering everything from Crossfit classes to fitness awareness, Muay Thai, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and more. And many are happy for you have a look around, try out the equipment and have a consultation with an instructor for free. And we can arrange for private lessons at your villa.