Being the largest island in Thailand, Phuket is famous as a popular holiday destination known for its beautiful and stunning sight of their mother of nature from limestones, over 30 different breathtaking beaches that are spread throughout the Island, to a vibrant nightlife with numerous bars, nightclubs, and discos, a various delicious foods range from local foods to international foods, and rich cultural heritage. In order to enjoy Phuket to the fullest, there is no need for you to spend too much money during your trip. If you want to minimize your spending, here are some attractions that you might want to add to your lists.

If you ask people what they are gonna do in Phuket, a lot of them might say, to have some leisure and relaxation time as well as to visit the beautiful clear-sky color beaches that are spread around the Island. While popular beaches like Patong might a little bit more expensive, you do not need to worry because Phuket provides you with another alternative beaches that you can freely access such as Kata Noi Beach, Nai Harn Beach, and Freedom Beach which are another beach options known for their relaxed atmosphere and scenic beauty.

There are a lot of things you can do in those beaches from sunbathing, swimming, playing around with the sands, even picnicking with your friends and family to make some memories together. To do all of these things, you don’t need to spend any of your money, but still, all of these activities are still gonna give you some precious memories that you or your beloved one won’t forget in a lifetime.

One of the easiest ways for visitors to know more about the local culture is by visiting their Local Market. Besides getting to know more of the people in Phuket as well as their traditions, habits and beliefs, you can also find various souvenirs that you can bring home as a gift for your beloved. Besides, most of the market also offers food stalls, drink stalls and street foods that are waiting for you to explore.

Phuket has a lot of markets that are spread throughout the island, from the Weekend Market that is held every Saturday, and Sunday evening in Phuket Town which is also known as haven for local crafts, clothing, souvenirs, and delicious street foods at affordable and friendly prices, to the Night Markets located on the Patong Beach and Phuket Town which comes alive at night and offers a variety of street foods, local snacks, and handmade goods.

Phuket boasts several beautifully constructed Buddhist temples that offer unique Thai culture and religion. The entrance fee on these temples are free, and they also provide a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the town. There are a number of Temples that is known throughout not only by locals, but also international tourists such as the Wat Chalong which is known for their intricate architecture and blessing ceremonies, Wat Phra Singh that features a stunning architecture and a collections of Buddha statues, Jui Tui Shrine that is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, And Wat Sri Suwan which is known for its colorful architecture and serene environment.

These are just a few of the temples that you can visit freely, but please be reminded to dress modestly when visiting those temples by covering your shoulders and knees, and it is also a customary to remove your shoes before entering the temple ground.

Phuket is rich with the lush greeneries and cultures that will leave you in awe where you can see those panoramic views from some viewpoints located all around Phuket, from the Karon viewpoints which is located between the Noi Beach and Karon Beach that offer stunning views of both of those beaches complete with turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea and the lush green hill, Phuket Big Buddha Viewpoint that offers panoramic views of Phuket Town and the iconic Big Buddha statue, Monkey Hill Viewpoint where you will be greeted by numerous wild monkeys while surrounded by the beautiful hill, or the Promthep Cape which is known as the best spot for witnessing sunset as the sun disappear behind the horizon full of painting-like clouds in beautiful color of orange, pink, purple and red hues. Other than that, you can also take a leisure walk and explore charming views of the surrounding mother of nature.

An healthy activity by exercising through the hiking process as well as enjoying the scenery of the surrounding natural beauty’s of Phuket while also taking a break from the hustling bustling crowds. Phuket is an island full of hills and jungle where visitors can come and go to do some hiking and sightseeing.

There are a number of hiking tracks that you can explore in Phuket from easy level to challenging such as the The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project which is an easy 2.5km track that will bring you through the rainforest and offers a chance to see gibbons swinging through the trees, Kew Ma Waterfall Trail and Tonsai Waterfall Trail which is a moderate level for around 2 km to 3.5 km that leads to two different waterfall and swimming holes, the last and the most challenging hike is the Phuket Viewpoint Hike that will leads you up a scenic trail to Krating hill viewpoint offering the views of Phuket Town, Chalong Bay, and the southern part of the island.

Here are some alternative activities if you would like to minimize your budget as much as possible. From having a relaxing time while sunbathing under the warm sun, enjoying the panoramic views from the hills, having a healthy exercise by hiking, visiting some famous well known temples, and taking your time in learning about Thailand’s culture by exploring their local market. All of those things can be experienced for free! If you would like to visit Phuket soon, Traveloka would happily help you in booking the flights, hotels, or even any other activities or attractions in Phuket. Traveloka is always full of joy and surprise with a lot of offers and discounts that you can get everyday,so, don’t miss your chance and check on Traveloka for more information!