While Phuket in and of itself is a stunning place to spend your vacation at, you should consider visiting the islands around it as well. Located in the southern part of Thailand, Phuket is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from around the world. For many travelers, Phuket serves as a hub to reach all the other stunning islands that populate around the main island.
That said, if you’re thinking of having the same experience, you might be wondering which islands you can go to. Here are three islands around Phuket that you must visit at least once:
1. Rok Islands
With its crystal-clear waters, you’ll know why people come to the Rok Islands the moment you reach the beach. With its pristine white-sand beach and vibrant coral reefs that you can see from the surface of the water, you’ll wish you never had to leave this paradise.
Other than its stunning beaches, the island also offers some of the most amazing sunsets you’ll ever get to see. Deeper into the island, you’ll come across beautiful waterfalls that offer excellent diving spots for you to cool off as well.
While the Rok Islands is made up of more than one island (two to be exact), you can easily explore both as they’re no more than 250 meters apart from each other.
2. James Bond Island
At Phang Nga Bay, any nature-lover will find that they will truly connect with the place. With its sheer limestone cliffs surrounding emerald-green waters, the area is simply magical. James Bond Island is one of if not the most popular site to see here. As you can tell by the name, this island was made famous by the James Bond film “The Man with the Golden Gun.”
Overall, the island is genuinely stunning, not only because of this rock formation. With its incredible vista of sheer limestone cliffs and emerald waters, it is a place worth the visit.
3. Phi Phi Islands
The Phi Phi Islands is an archipelago filled with stunning islands, each worth a visit. The main reason you’d want to come here is to view its out-of-the-world beaches. With its white-sandy beaches and vibrant blue waters, we won’t blame you if you thought you were staring at a painting.
Other than its captivating beaches, the island also provides you with plenty of sightseeing locations, perfect for filling your social media with. Snorkeling and diving are also great activities that you can enjoy to explore the vibrant life that populates the waters below. If you’re looking to enjoy a livelier nightlife, head to Phi Phi Don. If you want something that’s a little more laid-back and private, on the other hand, you can head for Phi Phi Leh instead. It is, by far, one of the best places to lay back and catch a quick nap.
The islands around Phuket all offer amazing experiences that you’ll never forget. If you ever find yourself not knowing where to go while in Phuket, remember the list of places mentioned above. Once you visit these places, you’ll be given plenty of opportunities to fill your day with great experiences and a chance to think about coming back for more the next day!
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