Off Beaten Path Attractions in Phuket
Everybody who comes to Thailand heads to the stadium to watch a Thai boxing match, but what about taking part in one? You don't need previous experience or even a big knack for sports -At the Phromthep Thai Boxing Camp, you can become a fighter for a day (or a week, if you're more ambitious) and learn what it takes to be a muay thai champion. There aren't many antique shops in Thailand, so Chan's Antiques is a welcome addition. Don't let the name fool you, though. Not everything in the store is actually old. Many items are new hand-carved pieces shipped from Chiang Mai or imported from abroad. The store does sell antiques, mainly from Cambodia and Myanmar. If nature is more your style, you can head to the Gibbons Rehabilitation Project, where you can interact with animals who have been given a new leash on life. Whatever else you do while in Phuket, make sure you carve some extra time to discover the quirky, the unusual and the unexpected side of the city.
Bang Wad Reservoir
Khao Mai Thao Sip Song
An offbeat place to visit when you want to get away from the tourist crowd...
Gibbons Rehabilitation Project
Khao Pra Theaw Non-Hunting Area, Bang Pae Waterfall
Pa Khlok
Thailand's only gibbon-rescue operation works on preparing these animals to return to the wild. Those that cannot be rehabilitate live in the center, where they are protected from exploitation and abuse...
Chan's Antique
99/42, Moo 5, Charlermprakiat R.9 Road,
Tambon Rassada, Amphur Muang
Phuket's largest collection of antiques and art items...
Methee Cashew Nut Factory
9 Tilok-Uthit 2 Road
Taste unique nut products after a quick and fun tour...
