Best Things to do in Phuket | Phuket Travel Guide 2026

Things To Do In Phuket

Discover your ultimate Phuket Travel Guide 2026 for the best things to do in Phuket, from the most Instagrammable spots and popular attractions to deep dives into local culture and island hopping adventures. Whether you’re chasing the perfect aesthetic at a historic temple, exploring vibrant marine life beneath the waves, or slowing down for a traditional massage, the island offers a lifestyle that blends energy with relaxation.

Best Things to Do in Phuket 2026

Phuket is a travel destination for tourists from all over the world. This Andaman sea gem is popular due to its mix of the natural richness of mountains, sea, jungle, and cultural varieties. To fully explore the island, here are some of the best things to do in Phuket.

1. Phuket is Old Town Sightseeing

The unique architecture of the Sino-Portuguese buildings along Thalang Road and the nearby area is the ideal spot for a relaxing day of shopping and hanging out at a chic cafe ,and restaurant. As well as having great shots with tourist landmarks such as Clock towers and fancy wall paintings is a must-do. Pullman Panwa Beach Resort is only 15 minutes from the old town, and we offer a shuttle bus for our in-house guests.

2. Visit Wat Chalong and Big Buddha

Wat Chalong is a respected temple with the Luang Por Chaem installation; this antique Buddha image has been a holy spirit for local citizens since the old days. Next on your visit is Big Buddha Phuket, the giant Buddha image located on Nak Kerd hill, where you can see a 360-degree panoramic view.

3. Taste a variety of delicious local dishes

Besides being a World Heritage Site of Unesco, Phuket was named a City of Gastronomy by Unesco in 2015. With the slogan ‘Good eating, good spirit.’ This means we have a wide range of local food for you to enjoy throughout the day, including dim sum, roti, rice noodles (Kanom Jeen), Hokkien-style fried noodles, Loba, and more. But for an authentic taste with great atmosphere, we suggest you try out our Tamarind restaurant.

Beaches in Phuket

4. Chill out and have fun at the beach

Phuket beaches are a must during your trip. They have incredibly white sand and clear blue waters. Patong Beach is suitable for sunbathing and water sports. Also, it is a great spot for nightlife on Bangla Road. Whereas Kata and Karon’s beaches are perfect for swimming and surfing. For those who may like to chill out with family and enjoy the sunset golden hour, you should visit Nai Harn Beach. Rawai beach is the best option to connect with the local fishery and taste fresh seafood. Last to recommend is Panwa beach, where you can explore marine life and water sports in a private session.

5. Climb up Monkey Hill

If you want to test your fitness while you can feed the monkey simultaneously, climbing up Toh Sae hill or Monkey hill is the best choice to fill up your trip itinerary. Monkey Hill is located in Phuket town, where people will go for a walk, jog, and cycle, and along the way to the hilltop, you can meet a few local monkeys that you can feed with fruit or water. On top of the hill, you can also see the panoramic view of Phuket Town.

6. Take a boat trip to visit Tapao Yai Island

Tapao Yai Island is located southwest of Phuket and is just right in front of Ao Makham bay, where you can take a brief boat trip for only 10 minutes. This quiet island is home to a rare breed of hornbill birds. Besides its natural abundance, the island has full facilities, including restaurants and accommodation. The taxi boat pier is not far from Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort.

7. Shopping at the Sunday night market

Lastly, there are several night markets in Phuket. One trendy Sunday night market in town features street food, handicrafts, clothes, and live music. After the total loading of your stuff, you can also grab some excellent drinks and see the colorful Phuket old city at night. It is every Sunday evening from 4 pm to 10 pm. Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort also offers a shuttle bus and limousine service on that route.

Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort is ready to help you navigate everything from quiet temples to those secret coastal gems only the locals know about.