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Phuket is a popular travel destination in Thailand for many reasons – its sandy beaches, stunning scenery, delicious Thai food, great Thai massages, and bargain hunting. \u00a0Apart from these obvious attractions, there are lots of other fun things to do with kids. \u00a0Check out what we did on our 3-day trip to Phuket.<\/p>\n

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Day 1: Explore Patong\u00a0and FantaSea<\/span><\/h2>\n

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1. Have a splash at the beaches in Phuket<\/h3>\n

Few\u00a0islands can boast an abundance of sandy beaches like Phuket. \u00a0It has so many beaches along its western coast with warm and clear waters that makes it\u00a0a favourite beach destination. \u00a0One of the most popular beach in Phuket is Patong Beach<\/strong>. It is within walking distance\u00a0to\u00a0many hotels in the resort town of Patong and boasts a\u00a0long sandy stretch of beach with\u00a0numerous\u00a0deck chairs to chill and relax while enjoying the sea breeze.<\/p>\n

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For less crowded beaches, try Kamala Beach, Karon Beach, Kata Beach, Bangtao Beach and Surin Beach. \u00a0You need to find transportation to bring you there though.<\/p>\n

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2. Shop till you drop<\/h3>\n

Shopaholics and bargain hunters will enjoy\u00a0Phuket’s great\u00a0variety of shops from street stalls and local shops to huge department stores. We visited one of the most popular malls in Patong called the Jungceylon Mall<\/strong> with lots of\u00a0shops and eateries. \u00a0 We also headed out to the streets and explored the endless rows of shops there. \u00a0The Patong shopping area is also a good place to get a good and cheap Thai massage. Many are family-friendly and can even do gentle Thai massages for kids. \u00a0My little girl thoroughly enjoyed her first massage there.<\/p>\n

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Other popular shopping areas include\u00a0Phuket’s Premium Outlet, and Banana Walk. \u00a0You can also get good quality Thai silk at Jim Thompson.<\/p>\n

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3. Tuk-Tuk Ride<\/h3>\n

One of the most unique way to travel around Phuket is via a Tuk Tuk. \u00a0You must try it with the kids at least once when visiting Phuket.<\/p>\n

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4. Phuket FantaSea<\/h3>\n

In the evening, head to\u00a0Phuket FantaSea<\/strong> and have a feast at the largest buffet in Asia. After dinner, explore the\u00a0Thai cultural themed park, before watching an amazing Las Vegas-style show with\u00a0songs and dances from different regions of Thailand, complete with acrobats and performing animals that the kids will surely enjoy. \u00a0Read more about our visit to\u00a0FantaSea<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Other popular nighttime shows include Simon Cabaret.<\/p>\n

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Day 2: Phuket Island and City Tour<\/span><\/h2>\n

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5. \u00a0Scenic Viewpoints<\/h3>\n

Take a drive\u00a0along Phuket’s\u00a0western coast and\u00a0enjoy panoramic\u00a0sea views. \u00a0One of the most popular viewpoints is the Karon-Kata Viewpoints<\/strong> with fabulous views of Karon and Kata beaches.<\/p>\n

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Unfortunately, we visited on a cloudy day, so the view was not as clear\u00a0as we had hoped.<\/p>\n

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Another popular\u00a0viewpoint is the\u00a0Promthep Cape viewpoint<\/strong> which is best seen at sunset.<\/p>\n

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6. Wat Chalong Temple<\/h3>\n

Visit Wat Chalong temple\u00a0to understand more about the culture and religious beliefs of the local people. \u00a0Wat Chalong is\u00a0one of\u00a0the most important\u00a0temples in Phuket and visited by thousands each year.<\/p>\n

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At the temple, we were fortunate to witness two local brides in beautiful Thai bridal\u00a0outfits taking their wedding photographs.<\/p>\n

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7. Big Buddha<\/h3>\n

Our city tour brought us to another place with a panoramic\u00a0view of Phuket which is at the Big Buddha. From the size of the Buddha, you can tell how significant\u00a0Buddhism is in Thailand.<\/p>\n

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Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, and our view of the city from the Big Buddha temple site was not that great.<\/p>\n

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8. Siam Safari 4-in-1 tour with Elephant Trekking<\/h3>\n

Elephant Trekking is one of the most unique experience in Thailand that your kids will remember for a long time. \u00a0At Siam Safari, we did not only go on an\u00a0elephant trekking safari, we also had an educational tour of rice farming, rubber tapping, Thai curry demonstration and an opportunity to interact with the baby elephants. \u00a0Read more about our trip to Siam Safari and Elephant Trekking<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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9. Phuket Night Markets<\/h3>\n

If you are in Phuket on a weekend, visit the Night Market and Walking Street at Old Phuket Town to savour\u00a0the local street food fare and to check out locally-made\u00a0handicrafts, apparels, accessories and souvenirs.<\/p>\n

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Day 3: More Fun Activities<\/span><\/h2>\n

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10. Go-Karting<\/h3>\n

Have a spin at the Go-Karting track.<\/p>\n

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11. Shooting Range<\/h3>\n

Older kids can try and see if they are sharp shooters, or can minimally hit the\u00a0target\u00a0board at the shooting range.<\/p>\n

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12. Trick Eye Museum<\/h3>\n

Have loads of\u00a0fun taking pictures with 3D optical artwork at Phuket’s\u00a0Trick Eye Museum.<\/p>\n

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Other fun activities in Phuket<\/span><\/h2>\n

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13. Dino Park Mini Golf<\/h3>\n

If your kids enjoy mini golf and dinosaurs, bring them to the Dino Park Mini Golf that is opened from 10am to 11pm. \u00a0Visit its official site at\u00a0www.dinopark.com<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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14. Zorbing at RollerBall<\/h3>\n

If you want a bit of an adrenaline rush, try the world’s longest Zorbing experience in a rollerball down a \u00a0190m long hill near Patong Beach. \u00a0Visit its official site at www.rollerball.co<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Day Trips from Phuket<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many day trips from Phuket that you can do with the family.<\/p>\n

15. James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay<\/h3>\n

One of the popular day trips from Phuket is visiting James Bond island and Phang Nga Bay. \u00a0The islet\u00a0Ko Tapu<\/strong>\u00a0is a limestone rock that found its fame through Roger Moore\u2019s 1974\u00a0James Bond\u00a0film \u201cThe Man with the Golden Gun\u201d. \u00a0Since then, the island gained its nickname as \u201cJames Bond Island\u201d.<\/p>\n

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We visited James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay during our Phuket shore excursion from our Cruise onboard Superstar Virgo<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. \u00a0Read more about our trip to James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Some tours include\u00a0sea kayaking and a visit to the Koh Panyee Fishing village for lunch.<\/p>\n

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16. Koh Panyee Fishing Village<\/h3>\n

Enjoy\u00a0the freshest seafood cooked in Thai style at the Koh Panyee fishing village. \u00a0There are many tours that combine James Bond island tour with a seafood meal at Koh Panyee Fishing village.<\/p>\n

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17. Phi Phi Island<\/h3>\n

Phi Phi island<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand. \u00a0A Phi Phi island day trip from Phuket by speedboat is one of the most popular day trips from Phuket. \u00a0However, do note that\u00a0at every stop, there may\u00a0be so many people that you can hardly enjoy the islands. \u00a0If you want to know how we were able\u00a0to avoid the crowds and enjoy\u00a0the beaches almost to ourselves, read this –\u00a0Phi Phi island-hoping without the crowd<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. \u00a0Also, find out one of the\u00a0most memorable places that we stayed on Phi Phi island here -> \u00a0Mama Beach Residence<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Bonus – Krabi Island<\/h2>\n

If you are already in Phuket, why not continue your journey from Phuket to Krabi? \u00a0You can easily reach Krabi by ferry. \u00a0Read more about our Krabi adventures with kids<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Tips<\/h2>\n

The best time to go is between November and April where the weather is just perfect. \u00a0Between May and October, the monsoon rains can bring unpredictable\u00a0swimming conditions, but the prices of hotels are much lower in comparison. If you are not planning to do much outdoor activities, \u00a0and just want to relax in a great\u00a0hotel or private-pool villa, then go during the low season.<\/p>\n

We booked our land tours through Phuket SRC Travel<\/a><\/span>, which was one of the recommended travel agents on TripAdvisor.<\/p>\n

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For muslim travellers, read more about\u00a0Halal Food in Phuket to Try<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Where to Stay<\/h2>\n

The Patong Beach area is a very popular area to stay in Phuket\u00a0as it is within walking distance to the beach, shops and eateries. It is also easy to catch a tuk tuk to bring you around. \u00a0However, there are not many hotels with family rooms. \u00a0Here are some of the popular ones\u00a0in Patong with family rooms:<\/p>\n

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1. Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
2. Holiday Inn Resort Phuket<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
3. BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel and Serviced Apartments<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   For the full list,\u00a0click here ->\u00a0List of hotels in Phuket with family rooms<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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