Travel in Phuket Island

Located approximately 862 kilometers south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand's largest island, which is often dubbed as "the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south". Its natural resources-rocky peninsula, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquillity and wide bays tropical forest land contribute to making it the richest in the South, most active, most visited and most popular province.Nestled the island and outside the tropical zone of the west coast of southern Thailand in the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean, the province has an area of approximately 543 square kilometres (excluding small islands). It is estimated that the province of Phuket covers an area of approximately 590 square kilometres in the case of 39 other smaller islands are included. The total length of the island from north to south, is estimated at about 48.7 kilometers and 21.3 kilometers wide.

Phuket border in the province of Phang-nga to the north. The other 3 sides are surrounded by the Andaman Sea - where many of the best dive sites are located. The island is connected to the province of Phang-nga by Sarasin Bridge and Thep Bridge Krasattri Staying on the island is easy, since there are only two seasons in a year - the rainy season (May to October) and the hot season ( November-April). Visitors are not recommended for travel to Phuket between September and October, because they are the wettest months. The best time to visit, however, is November to February, when you can see the clear blue sky, feel the fresh sea breeze and marvel at the crystal-clear waters while lying in dust, surrounded by palm beaches. The average temperature ranges between 23? C and 33? C.

Phuket 's topology is outstanding with 70 percent of its surface covered by mountains that stretch from north to south and the remaining 30 percent is in the central and eastern plains of the island. The island has no major rivers except for a total of 9 streams and creeks.Phuket is divided into 3 administrative counties know Amphoe Mueang, Amphoe Thalang and Amphoe Kathu.

Phuket has much more to offer visitors other than its natural heritage -- sea, sand, sky, beach, forest and around the world and dive sites. Chinese-Portuguese architecture casts its spell delight travelers to the city, while the Phuket-style hospitality has never failed to impress visitors from all social classes. In addition, accommodations ranging from resorts with world-class tropical-style bungalows have warmly caters to the different needs of the travelling public. For seafood lovers, there is much more than simply showing the famous lobster Phuket. Together, these characteristics have made a real destination Phuket.