What to do if you only have one day in Phuket?

Big Buddha

The big Buddha is a huge Buddha on a hill and can be seen from afar from many places and is the icon of Phuket.



The main statue was built in 2004 and is constructed with reinforced concrete and layered with white jade marble.


It is currently still being built and has been constructing for the past 10 years.

Next to the main Phuket Big Buddha is a smaller gold Buddha statue. 

The temple has lots of these monkeys and be careful if you're carrying food or drinks. They will snatch your food from you.

 As the big Buddha is located on the top of Nakkerd Hills. You can see panoramic view of the island.

Karon Viewpoint

The karon view point is called the three beaches hill. From this viewpoint you can see the Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon beaches. On the drive there, i can tell this area is a tourist hotspot. Its bustling with activity. The roads is lined with hotels, cafe and shops.

I will definitely spend more time here if time is not an issue.

Laem Hin Seafood

 Deep fried seabass with traditional Meang salad. The leaves are to be used for wrapping the fish with salad. This way of eating is not my cup of tea. The leaves gives the impression of uncooked raw vegetable with every bit. Might be better if lettuce is used instead.

 Tiger prawns (tamarind) is yummy and highly recommended.

 Fried rice

 Stir fry morning glory thai style.

 Thai ice tea.

Having lunch with the sea beneath our feet.

Tunk Ka Cafe

This area also have panoramic views. But the Karon viewpoint has the best views. 

A good place for a romantic date. All the outdoor seats are taken when we arrive. Food here also have quite a variety. As we are still full from lunch we simply enjoy the sunset and desserts and each other company. 

My itinerary: 
Laem Hin Seafood -- Big Buddha -- Karon viewpoint -- Tung Ka Cafe


You can also go Promthep cape as its only a short distance from Karon viewpoint.

I chartered a car from Phuket shuttle to pick me up from airport to hotel to the various destinations.
The driver is prompt and the MPV makes a comfortable ride on this trip.