Phuket Viewpoints

Some of the best Phuket Viewpoints that offer amazing views and stunning scenery, this is due to the Island being very hilly. The highest point in Phuket is Khao Mai Thao Sip Song at around 1650 feet above sea level. Below is a list of some of the best viewpoints in Phuket that we have visited.

Kata Viewpoint

Also known in Thai as "Kho saam haad" meaning "Hill of the three beaches",because from the hilltop you have a beautiful view overlooking Kata Noi Beach, Kata Beach and Karon Beach as well as Pu Island.

The bay nearest to the view is Kata Noi Beach, the next bay is Kata Beach and the last and longest bay is Karon Beach. The small Island you can see is called Pu Island.

Kata Viewpoint is located along the road between Kata Beach and Nai Harn Beach, about a five minute drive south from Kata Beach on the way to Promthep Cape. On the road to the viewpoint there are reggae bars where you can have a drink and enjoy some of the best scenery.

Once you arrive at the viewpoint you will find a small carpark and a large pavillion with seats, for you to enjoy the panoramic view. The view is one of the most famous images of Phuket.

You will also find friendly vendors there selling food, drinks and souvenirs.

This is one of our favorite Phuket Viewpoints.

Promthep Cape Viewpoint

Otherwise known as Laem Promthep, "Prom" is Thai for the Hindu term "Brahma", signifying purity and "Thep" means "God", according to local villagers they use to refer to the cape as "Laem Jao" or God's Cape.

It is also referred to as Sunset Point, because of the spectacular sunset views. Promthep Cape is located at the southern most point of Phuket between Rawai and Nai Harn beaches offering some of the best views of the coastline. Early seafarers used Promthep Cape as a landmark for traveling up the Malay Peninsula.

Many tour groups come here from late in the afternoon until sunset, it is one of the most photographed and best known Phuket viewpoints. In one direction you have some of the best views across Nai Harn Beach to the Royal Phuket Yacht Club and in the other direction to the peninsula that juts out into the water, beyond the cape you can see Koh Kaeo, it is truely one of the most spectacular Phuket viewpoints on the Island.

Also located at Promthep Cape is a lighthouse go inside the lighthouse which is airconditioned and have a look around the museum, then make your way upstairs to the outdoor viewing area, from here you will have a 360 degree panoramic view. You will be able to see some of the most spectacular views to the east and southeast across to Koh Phi Phi Islands, Koh Racha Noi and Koh Racha Yai in the distance.

There are shops and stalls that sell shells, sarongs and beachwear as well as snacks across the road from the carpark. You will notice a shrine at the top of the hill before the lighthouse, with hundreds of wooden elephants in various sizes. Locals gather here to pay their respect.

Khao Khad Viewpoint - Cape Panwa

The Khao Khad viewpoint is located on top of the hill in the middle of Cape Panwa, in the south east corner of Phuket.

It is a little hard to find but it is one of those Phuket viewpoints that should not be missed, follow the signs to the Novotel then the sign to Khao Khad view tower. The Khao Khad viewing tower was established by the Witchit District Government Organization.

There are stairs leading up to the top of the hill where there is a two level viewing tower offering the best 360 degree panoramic views of the Southern Region of Phuket. To the South lies Chalong Bay, North across Phuket Town, to the east is Makham Bay, Cape Panwa and surrounding Islands, and to the West is Koh Sirey. The views are stunning......

Rang Hill Viewpoint - Khao Rang

Khao Rang viewpoint is located in Phuket Town and is very popular with both tourists and locals, offering some of the best views across Phuket Town and the Southern Region of Phuket and the off shore Islands.

You will also find an exercise park for those that which to do a workout.

If you are in need of some refreshments there is a restaurant located halfway up the hill or a cafe at the top with great views and pretty good food.

Big Buddha Viewpoint

The Big Buddha is the newest Phuket viewpoint, located on top of Nakkerd Hill at an altitude of 350 metres. The Big Buddha's proper name is Prahputtamingmongkol Eaknakakeeree

Not only is the Big Buddha something to see, the 360 degree panoramic views from up here are stunning. You can look across the Southern Region of Phuket to Chalong Bay and the offshore Islands. From the other side you can see Rawai and Laem Promthep.

The Big Buddha is the biggest Buddha Image in Thailand standing at 45 metres high,and 25 metres across the base. The statue is in the "Mara Vichaya posture" meaning "Buddha conquering the demons". The Big Buddha is layered with white marble, you can easily see the Big Buddha from most areas in southern Phuket. If you are staying at Karon, look to the big hill behind the beach and you will easily see it.

There is also a smaller brass Buddha image which stands at 12 metres high that sits along side the Big Buddha.

There is a Buddhist Shrine located here so you will need to dress appropriately, no beach wear or short anything. There are sarongs that you can lend from the site centre free of charge to cover up if you need to.

Opening hours are from 8.00 - 19.30.

We hired a car and ventured up to Nakkerd Hill to see this amazing Phuket viewpoint on our last holiday to Phuket. We left reasonably early thinking that we would miss the traffic. When we reached the winding road we noticed lots of trucks and cars descending down the hill. At first we didn't think much of it until we were half way up and we noticed a stream of cars and trucks full of locals lined up in front of us. No one was moving anywhere, we were directed by a local to park the car. But there was no where to park except on the road, we eventually pulled over to the side and decided to walk. There were thousands of locals heading to Big Buddha on that day, we walked from the Nakkerd Sea View Restaurant, which has some of the best views over Karon, Kata and north to Patong. Our walk to Big Buddha seemed to take hours, it was incredibly hot with not much more than thongs on our feet. We had to dodge cars, trucks and other people that were trying to make their way back down the hill. We eventually did make it to the top and thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Big Buddha, along with thousands of others. We tried to find out why there was so many people visiting Big Buddha on that day, but we had no luck finding out. We can only assume it had something to do with the amount of Buddhist monks that were there.

The Big Buddha is fast becoming one of most popular tourist attractions in Phuket, partly because of the amazing views from the top of the hill. We will certainly return to the Big Buddha next time we are in Phuket, hopefully when it is not so busy.

To get to Nakkerd Hill and one of the best Phuket Viewpoints you will find the road leading up the hill between Wat Chalong and Chalong Circle, just follow the red and white signs to the big Buddha.

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