Phuket Island is one of the popular Thailand resorts on which clean snow-white beaches with luxury hotels can be found. Here every holidaymaker will be able to choose entertainment in the shower: you can sunbathe, admire the nature, to do diving or surfing, visit excursions. There are a lot of attractions on the island, and two weeks, as a rule, lacks all of them.
You can get acquainted with the island yourself or as part of the excursion group. In the second case, you do not have to spend time on the road, as it is sometimes to get to a certain place on public transport, you have to do several transfers. The first option is ideal for those who rented a vehicle. Some attractions are not located on Phuket itself, but on the nearby islands, and you can only get to them on water transport. In this case, it is still better to acquire a tour. So you will save money because renting a boat - the pleasure is not cheap.
One of the most beloved adults and children of tourist places is Phuket Zoo, which is located in the northern part of the island in Chalong Bay.
The zoo is private, so it does not receive financial support from the state. That is why entrance tickets are selling more expensive here than in other zoos, but, nevertheless, at quite reasonable prices: 500 baht from an adult and 300 baht from a child. The zoo works every day from half a ninth morning to six in the evening. It is best to come here in the morning until the people are not very much. It will be possible to calmly look at the inhabitants of the zoo, feed them and take pictures with them. In the zoo you can see many species of animals, reptiles, birds and even butterflies. There is also a garden of Orchids and aquarium. Special attention deserves the show of animals that are arranged daily at certain hours: monkeys show; crocodile show; Elephant show.
During the monkey show and elephants ride bicycles, draw pictures, play basketball and football. After the show, everyone can ride the elephants. There is such a trip 500 baht. If you are not going to visit a later elephant farm, be sure to ride here. The walk will take about 20 minutes and takes you a lot of pleasant impressions. The crocodile show looks very impressive. Trains are not only dragging over the tail and kiss these dangerous reptiles, but also put their hands in the mouth and even their heads. All this is accompanied by comments on spoiled Russian. After the show for a fee, you can make a photo, sitting on a crocodile.
In the northern part of the island there is another place that can be visited by the whole family is the National Park of Kao Parace. This park is a untouched corner of nature with the jungle. Various animals live here in natural conditions: bears, deers, boars, monkeys, as well as many species of birds. Also in Kao Para Tao is the largest waterfall on the island. This nature reserve is ideal for hiking, but to make them better in the group under the guidance of a guide. The price of the entrance ticket is 200 baht for adults and 100 baht for children.
If you do not have disgust or disgust at the sight of insects, you can visit the place called "Garden of Butterflies and the World of Insects." This garden is considered one of the best in the world. Here you will not only be loved by different types of butterflies, but also see how beautiful butterfly gets out of a small larva. You can also see a lot of tropical insects in the garden: bees, beetles, dragonflies, scorpions, spiders, - does not end with this list. The park is located in the city of Phuket, so it is easy enough to get to public transport. Adult ticket costs 300 baht, for children - 150 baht. You can get to the garden on any day of the week from nine in the morning to half the sixth evening. If you are not a fan of butterflies and insects, it is not worth a special way to go here. But if you find yourself nearby, go.
Finally, I advise you to visit the entertainment complex Phuket Fantasea, which is one of the most popular attractions of Phuket. It is located close to Patong Beach. The entrance has a small pond in which colored carps swim. On the territory of the complex there is a festival village, in which there are many shops and craft workshops, where you can watch the work of the masters. A little further are attractions and carousels. If you paid tickets, including dinner, you can see the largest restaurant in Asia. It is designed for 4000 seats and is distinguished by a very tasty kitchen. Also in Fantasea you can watch a two-hour colorful show, during which you will get acquainted with Thai culture, see national dances, focuses, fireworks and, most importantly, the presentation in which 30 elephants take part at the same time. Photos and video filming is prohibited on the show. At the entrance to the hall, all visitors hand over the equipment and mobile phones. This place is perfect for a friendly family holiday!