A Tropical Paradise Is The Only Way To Describe Phuket, The Natural Beauty Of The Tropical Rain Forests To The Wonderful Colours Of The Andaman Sea. Phuket Boasts To Have Some Of The Best Beaches In The World, And People From All Over The World Flock To This Tropical Paradise Every Year From Those Who Are Young At Heart To Others Who Just Need A Break From The Hussle And Bussle Of Everyday Life. Butterfly Garden And Aquarium This Large Open-air Enclosure, Landscaped With Waterfalls, Houses Thousands Of Vivid Butterflies Amid Lush Greenery. Explanations Of The Fascinating Life Cycle Of Butterflies And Tours Of Butterfly Breeding Rooms Are Included In The Display. The Tropical Aquarium Is Among The Finest Anywhere, The Tanks Landscaped With Live Coral Gardens. Follow The Signs From The Intersection Of Patong Road And The Airport Bypass Road Marine Biological Research Centre The Aquarium Here Features Saltwater And Freshwater Fish. Local Experts Also Hatch And Breed Young Sea Turtles, An Endangered Species, For Release Into The Sea. This Is Thailands Major Marine Biological Research Station, Undertaking Work On Tropical Reef Eco-systems, Commercial Fisheries, And Other Related Projects. Take A Scenic Drive Out To The Centre Which Is Located On Sakdidet Road, Makham Bay, Cape Panwa. Turn Right At The First Traffic Light In Phuket Town From Chao Fah Road. Old Chinatown The Inner Heart Of Phuket Town Is For The Most Part A Chinatown - The Legacy Of Chinese Immigrants Who Arrived In The Mid 19th Century. Walking Is The Only Way To Appreciate The Local Chinese Heritage. Look For The Fine Latticework, Colourful Ceramic Tiles And Other Traditional Design Elements In The Facades Along Krabi-thalang Road And Dibuk. Sino-portuguese Mansions Can Also Be Found Throughout The Town. Heritage Tours Are Now Available To Some Of The Old Houses, Although Most Are Privately Owned And Occupied. Contact A Local Travel Agen |