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Phuket is at the top destination of every beach lover's bucket list. Tourists long to come to Phuket for its pristine beaches, exciting water sports, vibrant culture, fabulous restaurants and nightlife, cool boutiques, lively street markets, and island life.
Phuket, the biggest island in Thailand, lies in the Andaman Sea on the southwest coast of Thailand. Separated from the mainland by the Chong Pak Phra channel, Phuket is 49km long and 21km wide and is connected to the mainland by the 600-meter Sarasin Bridge. The geography of Phuket is varied and comprises forested hills, rocky headlands, stunning beaches, and farmlands in the plains.
Phuket is a province comprising 39 surrounding islands and is a sub-range of the Tenasserim Hills (the Phuket Range). The island is full of granite and sedimentary rock hills, some with a height above 500 metres. The plains are utilised for rice, pineapple, rubber, palm oil plantations, and coconuts farming. The Khao Phra Thaeo National Park on the island is known for mangroves and tropical rainforests.
Pattaya is located in Thailand as a famous resort city of the country. This city is situated on the eastern coast of Gulf of Thailand, which is just 100 km away from Bangkok. The city has an interesting name which means the pleasant wind that blows at the coming of the rainy season. This beautiful tourist destination was a peaceful fishing town till 1960’s, later on, it became a resort for relaxation and rest. The stunning village houses located at the beaches made it a preferable location for a short stay. This made Pattaya a hit alternative for Bangkok. The perfect location of this island and amazing Pattaya tour packages attracts lots of tourism from Asia, India, as well as from many other continents of the world. Also find customized packages and exclusive deals on Bangkok packages and Thailand packages.