If itâ??s raining in paradise or you just need a break from outdoor activities consider these options.
Phuket is home to two large, modern shopping malls, one, Jungceylon, right near Patong Beach, and the other, Central Festival, inland near Phuket Town. Both are modern, have some international and some local brands, and also have dozens of sit-down restaurants and food court stalls to eat at, too.More »
Though Phuket isn’t a cultural destination per se (much of the island’s development happened after or as a result of the tourism boom) there are a few museums on the island where you can learn a little about Thai history and/or culture. The Thai Hua Museum in Phuket Town is probably the nicest museum on the island, and the Thalang National Museum is the official government museum.More »
•Shopping at Jungceylon or Central Festival
Phuket is home to two large, modern shopping malls, one, Jungceylon, right near Patong Beach, and the other, Central Festival, inland near Phuket Town. Both are modern, have some international and some local brands, and also have dozens of sit-down restaurants and food court stalls to eat at, too.More »
•Tour Old Phuket Town
Historic Phuket Town in Southeast Phuket has museums, historic buildings, some shopping and a handful of nice restaurants.More »•Visit a Museum
Though Phuket isn’t a cultural destination per se (much of the island’s development happened after or as a result of the tourism boom) there are a few museums on the island where you can learn a little about Thai history and/or culture. The Thai Hua Museum in Phuket Town is probably the nicest museum on the island, and the Thalang National Museum is the official government museum.More »
•Take a Cooking Class
Phuket has dozens of cooking schools, from fancy, tourist-oriented classes at Blue Elephant in Phuket Town to ones that focus on organic produce. Most classes run for half a day starting in the morning; book in advance as classes can fill up quickly.More »•Try Thai Massage or Visit a Spa
A two hour Thai massage is the perfect way to spend a rainy day. The island is filled with small massage shops and resort spas.More »
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