Phuket Island .. the magic of beauty in Thailand

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">ArabiaWeather.com - Ismail Ghasimi <strong>- The island of Phuket in Thailand</strong> is characterized by its picturesque nature, calm atmosphere, gentle breezes, clear skies, turquoise waters, in addition to the friendly spirit that people enjoy in Thailand. All of which are common reasons for attracting more than 3 million tourists every year.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Phuket Island is 863 km from the Thai capital, <strong>Bangkok</strong> , as it is located in the Andaman Sea and includes a group of islands of up to 39 islands, in which tourist attractions vary between cultural, historical and natural.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> And attract beaches along the coast of &quot;Phuket&quot; millions of tourists, especially during international holidays such as Christmas and New Year. It has many water sports activities such as windsurfing, water skiing, diving, cruises and many recreational activities on the sandy beaches.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Among the most famous beaches, you will find Patong Beach, which extends for three kilometers and has the most beautiful sunset scenes when the sun reflects on the steep cliffs, and Karon Beach, which is the second largest beach on the island.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Many tourists also join tours to climb Mae Tao Sip Song, the highest mountain at 529 meters above sea level.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Among <strong>the cultural attractions</strong> that attract many are the National Museum and near it the two heroines and the Wat Chalong Temple, an ancient temple dating back several centuries, in addition to the Wildlife Protection and Development Center, where you can learn about wild animals, forests and trees.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The International Butterfly and Insect Garden displays thousands of species of insects that are nurtured within this garden, and there are some species that have no analogues in any other part of the world, so many people visit them, especially to see these insects.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Aquarium at Cape Panwa has plenty of fish, whales and coral species that dazzle its visitors. Opposite it is the crocodile farm, which has long been a crocodile-infested place and has become a shrine of curiosity.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> During the night, Phuket in &quot;Fantasy&quot; presents its wonderful entertainment shows on an impressive stage, which has made it known as the <strong>&quot;Disneyland of Southeast Asia&quot;.</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Phuket Island has various accommodation facilities ranging from some exotic and unique villas, tourist resorts, fully equipped holiday homes and hotel apartments with full time hospitality services and good security measures.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>How to get to Phuket?</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> There are three main means, represented by public buses directly from Bangkok daily or by train where you will have to get off at Surat Thani station and then take buses to Phuket Island, or by domestic flight from Bangkok and the journey takes only an hour, and you can also travel From Malaysian Kuala Lumpur or some Arab airlines that provide direct flight service.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>