Hills and Views in Phuket
We like hills, we like views. Phuket is pretty darn hilly, with the highest point (Radar Hill) at over 500m (1600 feet). There are great views all over the island... Just get off the beach and explore!
Buddha Mountain (Phuket Big Buddha)
In the Nakkerd Hills overlooking much of southern Phuket, a 45m high Buddha has been under construction for several years. We first went up here before the building started. It should be all complete sometime in 2010 or 11 or... This is one of my favourite places in Phuket and I am sure Buddha Mountain will be blogged yet again!
• Buddha Mountain (Khao Nakkerd)
• More Views of Buddha Mountain and building the Big Buddha
• Big Buddha - Getting Bigger (July 2007)
• NEW! Big Buddha Update May 2009
Kata Viewpoint and Phromthep Cape
Probably the two most visited viewpoints in Phuket.. Kata viewpoint has a view across Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches and the picture is found on just about all Phuket websites, this one included! Phromthep cape is the rocky headland in the south west of Phuket, great for views, great for sunsets, and don't miss the lighthouse...
• Kata Viewpoint
• Phromthep Cape
• Sunset at Cape Phromthep
More Great Phuket Views
Radar Hill has some fantastic views on the way up, and nobody ever seems to come up here. Khao Kad is a viewpoint in Cape Panwa, one of our favourite areas of Phuket. Rang Hill and Monkey Hill are both in Phuket Town - good views and monkeys too!
• Khao Khad Viewpoint
• Radar Hill - Radar Hill Part II
• Rang Hill
• Monkey Hill
Some back roads in the hills can lead to great views...
• Back road over the mountain above Patong
• Meditation Centre near Phromthep
You can also get nice views from some of the temples in Phuket, such as Koh Sirey Temple which is built on a hill, Wat Sapam on the east coast, or from Chalong Temple.
And get your camera out when flying in to Phuket, oh and make sure you have a window seat to get views of Phuket, Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay... See Phuket Views from the Air, and Seaplane Flight to Phi Phi.
Get thee up a hill!
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Comments on "Hills and Views in Phuket"
I really enjoy your website. Helpful and informative! My question has to do with hikes in Phuket province. Are you aware of any?
-Greg
Hi Greg,
Phuket is certainly not a hikers paradise! You can take a walk around parks and such, but I guess that's not what you are looking for? You can hike up trails to waterfalls at Bang Pae waterfall and Kathu waterfall and indeed it is possible to hike from Bang Pae waterfall over the hill to Ton Sai waterfall - see:
Phuket Gazette Article
I'd like to do it one day, but not sure my little kids would enjoy it!
Another place to look is Fiddlehead in Phuket Blog - this guy has been hiking up hills, machete in hand and does admit that Phuket is not really set up for hiking!
hi there, i'm staying at karon beach area. to be able to reach kata viewpoint and Phromthep Cape, is it possible to go by tuk tuk? any idea how much will it cost? or is it more advisable to rent a bike?
anyway, very informative website on phuket!!
Hi ronnie,
From Karon a tuk tuk will probably charge you around 600 Baht round trip to the Kata viewpoint plus Phromthep. Moped hire around 200 - 250 Baht per day. Guess which I think is better! Moped means you have more freedom, can also stop at Naiharn Beach or Rawai beach, explore the back roads, stop for a drink if you feel like it... Just be sure you wear a helmet, drive safe and get an international driving licence before you come.
Cheers
Jamie
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