About Phuket
Phuket, Thailand, is commonly referred to as
the 'Pearl of South' or 'Pearl of Andaman' and is the largest island in
Thailand. Phuket Island runs 48 kilometers (34 miles) north to south and
21 kilometers (16 miles) east to west. Phuket is broken by a chain of
mountains and valleys mainly from a north-south range running down the
west coast. This accounts for about 70% of the land area. The tallest
peak, Mai Tao Sip Song (12 Cane Peak) is 529 meters. The other 30% of
the island is flat land located mainly in the central and eastern
portions of the island. Laying in the Andaman Sea off southern
Thailand’s west coast, the island’s terrain is incredibly varied, with
rocky headlands, long broad sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, forested
hills, small estuaries, lagoons, and tropical vegetation of all kinds.
Its large size has allowed microclimates to develop in different areas
of the island.
The island offers many different looks and
feels for you to discover and enjoy. Kata Beach with its spectacular
tropical scenery compared with the stately cassurina trees that are
found on Nai Yang Beach just a few kilometers north. The triple canopy
rainforest of Khao Phra Thaeo National Park to the mud flats and
mangrove swamps of Koh Siray. Limestone outcroppings line the east coast
and solid granite boulders on the west. Phuket is truly a tropical
wonderland and offers something for just about everyone.
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