Attractions - Phuket Town
Attractions : Phuket Town
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Khao Rang
A famous View of Phuket, the southern parts 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 large health
park, and an 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.
Chalong Temple
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. This is 8 Kilometres from downtown.
There are statues 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.
Thai Village and Orchid Farm
A show of Thai dance, handicrafts, culture, elephants and a demonstration
of old time tin-mining takes place among the orchids. Located in
Sam Kong, about 3 kms. from downtown Phuket.
Phuket Aquarium
There are several species of sea lives are on display at the aquarium,
many of them are taken from seawater. The aquarium is located at
Cape Panwa, on the island's extreme southeast. The tourists could
get much knowledge, surely surprise with wonderful sea lives living
in the sea.
Phuket Butterfly Farm and Aquarium
This place like the paradise for the children where they can get
both knowledge and have fun. There are heaps of butterfly of various
species and a few reef fish, there is a lack of specific information,
and many kinds of marine life are on display. Located in Sam Kong
about 3 kms. from downtown Phuket.
Antique Buildings
The beginning of the nineteen century,during the tin mining boom
all the construction built in the Sino-Portuguese styles are well
preserved. All are still stand along the streets of the Chinatown.
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. Some other old European-style
buildings of note are the Provincial Hall.
Saphan Hin
A land reclamation project provided abundant new land now used for
parks and public facilities at Sapan Hin, located where Phuket Rd.,
meets the sea in Phuket Town. In the circle is the Tin Mining Monument,
shaped like a large drill bit, dedicated to the memory of Captain
Edward Thomas Miles, the Australian who brought the first tin dredge
to Phuket in 1909. The monument was built in 1969 on the occasion
of the 60th anniversary of tin dredging in Phuket. The Sport Center
is located in the park.
Phuket Sea Shell Museum
Really the world's most valuable collection of seashells has been
put on display at Phuket Seashell Museum near Rawai Beach on the
island's southwestern shores. The emphasis is on shells from Phuket
and Thai waters, which are among the most sought-after by collectors,
however shells from every part of the world are featured. Wherever
they originate, each shell in the Shell Museum is the best of its
type--very often the only of its type. Displays have been created
in a logical order, and visitors can see at once differing characteristics
among related species. There are numerous rarities and freaks including
the world's largest golden pearl (140 karats), large sections of
sedimentary rock containing shell fossils that represent the earth's
earliest life-forms, and a shell that weighs 250 kilograms.
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