Destination Information

Once a small fishing village, Patong blossomed into one of Phuket's most visited destinations with bustling scenes of souvenir stalls, street bazaars, food hawkers, stylish cafés and restaurants. A long stretch of white sand and turquoise sea, Patong Beach is peppered with tropical palm trees and beach chairs, all of which lend Patong its charm.

After sunset, the shops and bazaars beckon travellers with a parade of local crafts and grilled seafood. Cafés and open-air dining venues add colours to the scene as parties continue on into the night.

Thailand's largest island, Phuket is approximately 862 km south of Bangkok. The island is enriched with a mixture of forested hills, limestone cliffs, tropical vegetation, rubber, coconut and cashew plantations. Fifteen kilometres from Patong, Phuket town is home to the island's multi-cultural past, with remnants of Sino-Portuguese and Chinese buildings interspersed among local shop houses.