province from the Burmese in 1785 AD. Attractions Hat Patong is Phuket's most developed beach and is 3 kilometres long. Daytime activities are primarily centered around the beach with many watersport activities. Patong is equally well known for its nightlife. Patong is also a shopping option in Phuket. The northern end of Patong Bay is called Kalim and is a popular place for viewing the sunset and between April and September each year for surfing. Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Conservation Development and Extension Centre- It's duty is to promote, distribute and wildlife within Khao Phra Thaeo wildlife park. The park is full of virgin forest and also actively conserves a number of wild animals;they would otherwise be extinct in Phuket. It is a center for study of the environment and the forest vegetation is spectacular. Giant trees supported by huge buttresses are thick with creepers and climbers of every description. Local culture
kogu sissetulek pärineb turismist. Mandriga ühendab saart 700-meetrine sild. Mõned vaatamisväärsused Phuketil: Khao Rang- Phuketi vaatekoht, millelt avanevad vaated Kata ja Karoni randadele; Phuketi liblikaaed ja putukamaailm; Phuketi loomaaed; Orhideeaed ja Tai küla, kus toimuvad elevantide, tai poksi ja klassikaliste tantsude etteasted; Thalang Rahvusmuuseum; 2 templit, mis väärivad külastamist - Wat Phra Nang Sang, Wat Phra Thong; Khao Phra Thaeo Looduspark; Naga pärlikasvandus, kus tutvustatakse lõunamere pärlite kasvatamist. Phuketil on võimalus mänigida heas korras olevatel golfiväljakutel. Golfiväljakuid on ka mõnedel teistel saartel. Phuketi ümbruses on palju väikeseid saari ja saarekesi, mis on puutumatu rannaga ja ilusa veealuse maailmaga- need on ideaalsed sukeldujatele ja snorgeldajatele. Neist tuntuimad on Phi Phi saar (seal on filmitud kultusfilm "Beach") ja nn. James
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