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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