SAii Laguna Phuket

Step onto one of Phuket’s most generous stretches of sand, where the shoreline gives you space to slow your pace and take in the Andaman at your own rhythm. You’ll spend your day moving between warm shallows and soft sand, swimming along the calm bay, or watching small fishing boats pass close to the reef.

If you want more activity, you can paddleboard along the coast or take a long beach walk towards the wider curve of Bangtao, where the views open even further. As the light changes, you’ll settle back to watch the sea shift in colour and pace, ending your day with a clear sense of ease.

Head into Phuket’s old quarter, where long-standing shophouses and bold street colours sit side by side. As you walk the narrower lanes, you’ll notice Sino-Portuguese facades, family-run stores, small museums and shrines that still draw local visitors. You can pause to photograph street corners, look through antique stalls or stop at cafés that serve simple regional dishes.

Further along, you’ll pass restored mansions that reflect the area’s trading past, each one offering a clear sense of how the town grew. By the end of your visit, you’ll have a grounded view of the city’s older districts and the mix of influences that shaped them.

On top of the Nakkerd Hill you’ll see the 45-metre seated Buddha, a landmark that draws visitors from across the island. As you reach the top, the scale of the statue becomes clear and the open views across southern Phuket give you a sense of the area’s wider landscape. You’ll take your time walking around the site, observing small details in the stonework and watching how locals pay their respects.

Nearby, Wat Chalong offers another look at the region’s Buddhist traditions, with halls, relics and steady visitor activity. The visit gives you a direct connection to the spiritual side of the island.