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Kalim Beach | Namtok Krathu | Patong Beach | Kamala beach | Krathu Cultural Conservation Center | Tarzan's Catapult Bungy | Tarzan's Jungle Bungy Jump | Patong Go–kart Speedway | Phuket Fantasea | Wat Suwan Khiri Wong

Hat Kalim (Kalim Beach)

Located north of Patong Beach is a secluded beach dotted with rocks and coral reefs. Accommodations and restaurants are available. Another interesting stopover is Freedom Beach which is located around the head of Laem Ka Sai Rot and is accessible by a chartered long-tailed boat. See Hotels in Kalim Beach

Namtok Krathu ( Krathu Waterfall )

This relatively small waterfall with a simple view but unique atmosphere is located approximately 4 kilometers from Amphoe Krathu. The entrance to the waterfall is located next to the Log Palm Golf Club. Restaurants and basic tourist amenities are available.

Hat Patong (Patong Beach)

This Beach is the most developed, most vibrant, most visited beach of Phuket that never fails to impress visitors. Located approximately 15 kilometers from the city, the beach has a wide range of accommodations and shopping arcades, and provides magnificent leisure activities and energetic night-time entertainment. It is a picture perfect postcard view of a 3-kilometer long white sandy beach that is perfect for swimming, lazing, and enjoying challenging water sports such as jet skiing, windsurfing snorkeling, sailing, and parasailing.
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The following places offer enjoyable activities:

Phuket Water Ski Cableways: Tel: 0 7620 2525-7
Simon Cabaret: Tel: 0 7634 2011-5
Tarzan’s Jungle Bungy Jump: Tel: 0 7632 1351
Tazan’s Catapult Bungy: Tel: 0 1464 1581
Patong Go-kart Speedway: Tel: 0 7632 1949
Phuket Joyland: Tel: 0 7620 3005
Horror House: Tel: 0 7629 3123

In addition, Patong offers gastronomical delights for seafood lovers. There are plenty of good restaurants located along the beach.

Hat Kamala (Kamala beach)

Located approximately 26 kilometers from Phuket City, Hat Kamala is a relatively secluded 2-kilometer beach that is suitable for total relaxation. Accommodations are available.
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Krathu Cultural Conservation Center

Located approximately 7 kilometers from Amphoe Kratu town, the center is located in the compound of Ban Kratu School. This is where a collection of ore, mining equipment, utilities, etc. are put on display. The center opens from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Call 076 321035 for more details.

 Phuket Fantasea

Located on Kamala beach, Phuket Fantasea is dubbed as the ultimate nighttime cultural theme park of Phuket. It has won several awards from the TAT, among the distinctive ones are Best Attraction Thailand Tourism Award (for the years 2000 to 2003).

This large-scale night time amusement center is spread out over an area of 140 acres near the village of Kamala Bay, or just 4 kilometers north of Patong. Attractions include the Culture-Illusion Stage Show, Fantasy of the Kingdom, a spectacular buffet restaurant Golden Kinnaree Restaurant, shopping village the enchanted Festive Village, Cultural Parade & Street Shows, Traditional Games and Carnivals, Handicraft Demonstrations & Live Performances (performed in Palace of the Elephants).

Phuket Fantasea's stage performance is exceptionally extraordinary and beyond just a spectacular show. It is indeed a perfect blend of Thai cultural traditions and the latest modern Las Vegas style technology. Visitors can see magic elephants disappearing into thin air, gymnastics, musical fountains, and a circus. Tickets (including buffet dinner) cost 1,600 baht for adults and 1,100 baht for children, while tickets without buffet dinner cost 1,100 baht for adults and 800 baht for children. Call 076 385111 to reserve your seats or browse Phuket Fantesea page for more information. The park opens from 5.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. daily except Thursday. Show time is 9.00 p.m.

Wat Suwan Khiri Wong

Located at Phisit karani Road in Patong.

Source: Information by Tourism Authority of Thailand