Patong Beach
This is Phuket's central tourist and night time entertainment district. Over the years, Patong has turned from a fishing village into one of the island's two cities. The famous bay and 4 km. beach is know as a center of entertainment with restaurants catering to every nationality. Live music can be found in most pubs and bars. Accommodations range from budget to five-star. Shopping opportunities appear to be endless. In addition, there are many tour companies waiting to help visitors plan their vacations.

Kamala Beach
Kamala is a Muslim fishing village north of Patong. Tourist development on the beach much of which is covered by a Muslim graveyard and a police outpost has been slow in coming. Buffalo herds still come down to the beach to cool off in the afternoon. The beach is beautiful and about 2 kms. in length. There are accommodations ranging from guesthouse to international class, and a number of small Thai restaurants specializing in seafood for the tourist. Kamala is the perfect place to get away from it all and has little to offer in the way of entertainment for that go across the mountains to Patong. Regular bus service to and from Phuket Town during daytime; tuk-tuk service available to Patong, 5 kms. away on the new road

Kalim Beach
This beach is really a continuation north of Patong's beach, from which it is separated by some rocks. It is not yet developed and thus affords some privacy. At the back of the beach are accommodations. The waters contain extensive coral reefs.

Among the larger attractions are :

Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf
36 holes of miniature golf. 2 courses to choose from : The Jungle Course or Blackbeard's Challenge. Internationally rated; fast food restaurant and bar. Located on Song Roi Pi Rd., the next road back from the beach, next to Holiday Inn Hotel. 
Tel. (076) 342951; open 10:00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.

Phuket Water Ski Cableways
An inland water skiing course on a man–made lake. Skiers are pulled round the oval track at speeds of up to 30 kph by overhead cables. Instruction is free for beginners. Located over the hill northeast of Patong at 86/3 Moo 6 Soi Nam Tok Kathu, near Kathu Waterfall.
Tel. (076) 202 525-7; open daily 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Simon Cabaret
This transvestite show features dozens of gorgeously appareled boys dancing and lipsynching to popular songs. Costumes, choreography and pacing are very impressive; sound system and staging are state–of-the-art.
Two shows nightly at 7.30 p.m & 9:30 p.m
Located on Patong-Karon road.
Tel. (076) 342011-5 

Tarzan's Jungle Bungy Jump
Jump from the top of a 53 m crane toward a pond while connected to a long elastic bungee cord; very exhilarating. Note : This is not recommended for the aged, the infirm, or those with chronic heart problem.
Located over the hill northeast of Patong at 61/3 Moo 6 on the road to Phuket Town.
Tel. (076) 321351. 

Tarzan's Catapult Bungy
It uses an elastic cord similar to the one mentioned above, but relies upon a catapult to shoot customer up in the air. Located on Soi Sunset at Patong Beach, near the Expat Hotel.
Tel. 01-4641581. 

Patong Go–kart Speedway
A well planned raceway and high–powered go–karts await go-karting enthusiasts. Located over the hill northeast of Patong at 118/5 Vichit Songkram Rd., near Kathu District office.
Tel. (076) 321949; open 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 

Phuket Joyland
Is an amusement park with many different attractions, located in the same area of Phuket Water Ski Cableways. Open daily from 11:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.  Tel. (076) 203005-6.

Horror House
at Patong, features scene from 16 famous horror movies. Open 5:00 p.m. - 12.00 p.m. Tel. (076) 293123.

Phuket Fantasea
A large–scale nighttime amusement center on 350 rai (140 acres ) near the village of Kamala Bay, 4 kms north of Patong. Thai cultural traditions are mixed with the latest  technology in "Las Vegas style". Magic elephants disappearing into thin air, gymnastics, musical fountains, and a circus are among the many attractions.
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