What you need to know about Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is one of the largest islands in Thailand, the country is in the sea off the southern coast of Amdaman. The island is very rugged with a mountain range in the western part of the island. The mountains of Phuket in Thailand due to the extreme south of the island, stretches for 440 km from the Isthmus of Kra. May Thao Sip Song, which is at 529m, the highest point in Phuket.

Phuket has a total area of 570 square kilometers and the main island is about 50 km inLong and 20 km wide. About 60% of the country is covered by forests, rubber and oil.

There are several beaches along both coasts of the island. The west coast is covered with sandy beaches, while the east coast beaches are muddy. In the southern part of Phuket Laem Promthep, the sunset is a spectacular sight.

The northern part has the Khao Phra Thae nature reserve where more than 20 square kilometers of forest protected from the rain. KhaoPrathiu (384M), Khao Bang Pae (388m) and Khao Phara (422m) are the three highest points in this rainforest. On the northwest coast of the National Park Sirinat, protected both forest and marine animals. Nai Yang Beach is near here, where turtles come to nest.

Patong Beach is one of the most popular tourist areas. It is located on the west coast of Phuket. The nightlife here is lively and shopping is cheap and cheerful.

Adjacent to PatongThere are many other beautiful beaches. Some of the best beaches of Karon Beach, Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach. At the southern tip of Phuket, Thailand Nai Harn Beach Rawai Beach and see. To the north of Patong, Kamala Beach, Surin and Bang Tao. Though much less developed than Patong, these beaches are some of the best in the world. These sites provide isolation for those who are looking for.

There are also many smaller islands scattered throughout theCoast of Phuket. Bon Iceland is one of the best and is a few miles away by boat. Coral Island is also very nice and that's where marine life is particularly varied. The Similan Islands in the North West and Iceland to South Phi Phi manage many activities such as snorkeling and diving.