Pa Tong Trip Overview
Treat yourself to spectacular sights and cultural indulgences on this day tour of Phuket. Stroll along idyllic beaches, visit gems gallery, enjoy view from Karon Hill point, and marvel at the historic Wat Chalong monastery while listening to insights from your knowledgeable guide
– Discovering Phuket’s rich culture & heritage in a day
– Scenic drive across the island, passing by iconic beaches
– Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most famous & beautiful monastery
– Great perspective over the city at the Karon viewpoint
– Explore the true essence of Sino-Portuguese architecture
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Pa Tong, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pa Tong, Phuket, Thailand
Treat yourself to spectacular sights and cultural indulgences on this day tour of Phuket. Stroll along idyllic beaches, visit gems gallery, enjoy view from Karon Hill point, and marvel at the historic Wat Chalong monastery while listening to insights from your knowledgeable guide
– Discovering Phuket’s rich culture & heritage in a day
– Scenic drive across the island, passing by iconic beaches
– Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most famous & beautiful monastery
– Great perspective over the city at the Karon viewpoint
– Explore the true essence of Sino-Portuguese architecture
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Karon Viewpoint, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand
10:00 : Depart from your hotel. Visit Karon View Point – visit the point to admire the panoramic view from the top of the hill. Views of Kata Noi, Karon beaches, and Kata Yai are easily available from this spot. Locally called as Khao Saam Haad meaning Three Beaches Hill, Karon Viewpoint is the most photographed location in Phuket and is an iconic vista featuring sparkling blue sea, snow-white surf, white-sand beaches, the nearby exotic island Koh Pu, and the deep green hues of Phuket’s hillsides. Karon viewpoint is a must visit place in Phuket.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Big Buddha Phuket, Soi Yot Sane 1, Chaofa West Road, Chalong, Phuket Town, Phuket 83100 Thailand
11:30 : Big Buddha Phuket – is one of the most important and revered landmarks on the island. The huge image sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and, at 45 metres tall, can be seen from as far away as Phuket Town and Karon Beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong), 70 Moo 6 Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road, Chalong, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
13:00 : Then visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most beautiful and renowned monastery. It enshrines the gilt statues of monk-hero Luang Pho Chaem and his assistant Luang Pho Chuang, both much revered by local people because of their roles in quelling the miner rebellion in 1876.
13:45 : Cashew nut factory – A tour of a cashew nut factory in Phuket is a must for cashew nutlovers. The Cashew nut is a native produce that is grown in Phuket and other provinces of Southern Thailand, and are relatively cheap compared to prices in Western countries.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Phuket Town, Thalang Road, Talat Yai, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
14:30 : Phuket Old town – You can see the Baba community’s heritage in Phuket’s Old Town, especially in its architecture, commerce, clothes, and way of life. The core of the Old Town essentially is made up of 5 roads and several sois (small streets): Rasada Rd, Phang Nga Rd, Thalang Rd, Dibuk Rd, and Krabi Rd.
15:30 : Arrive back hotel
Duration: 30 minutes
