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Thalang National Museum
In 1785, two Siamese women helped defend Phuket against an attack by Burmese
soldiers. For their bravery, they were honored with this museum, and the nearby
Heroines' Monument. A large 9th-century statue of Vishnu, the Hindu god, stands
in the museum's main hallway, while other displays feature the island's tin mining
history, its Sea Gypsy communities, and more.
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Thalang
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07631 1025
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Open 8:30am-4pm daily
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A Day in Northern Phuket
Morning
Hire a private car for this itinerary if you don't have a rented one, since the journey covers quite a bit
of ground. Also carry sturdy shoes, swimwear, and a towel. Start the day auspiciously by making merit
at
Wat Phrathong
, where local Buddhists revere the half-buried golden Buddha image. The temple
is located quite far inland, so it isn't as crowded as Wat Chalong. Continue eastward to the nearby
Khao Phra Thaeo National Park
, one of the last remaining habitats for exotic animals on Phuket.
Here, park your car near
Bang Pae Waterfall
and eat at one of the restaurants near the car park.
Better still, buy a take-away meal and enjoy a picnic in the shade near the waterfall.
Afternoon
A short walk from Bang Pae is the
Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre
, where gibbons who were ill-
treated in captivity are reintroduced into a wild habitat. Adopt a baby gibbon for a small amount of
money, and ensure that the animal continues to receive vital care. If you're feeling energetic, hike the
5-mile (8-km) long jungle path to
Ton Sai Waterfall
. Otherwise, drive to Bang Pae on the eastern
shore to go elephant trekking through the jungles of the national park. When hungry, visit the floating
restaurant in the coastal mangrove swamps. Return to your hotel by the early evening.
