Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Muay Thai
A number of
muay thai
gyms have been established in Naiharn Village. Visitors can
punch some heavy bags, skip rope, and hit the pads with former professional Thai
fighters.
Windmill Viewpoint
Perched high on the hills overlooking Naiharn Beach, the Phromthep Alternative En-
ergy Station is the ideal location for capturing the perfect beach photograph.
Naiharn Lake
Bicyclists and joggers enjoy the paved half-mile (1-km) long route encircling this in-
land freshwater lake. With sea breezes, it also makes for a pleasant picnic destina-
tion. Popular cafés and bars can be found on the lake's northwestern shore.
Tip:
It is a long distance from Naiharn Village to the beach. Rent a car or motorbike to travel back
and forth.
Tip:
Drink fresh, cold coconut water on the beach.
Explosive Growth
Until just a few of years ago, the beach and village at Naiharn were still a
quiet hideaway that not many people knew about. The sleepy village had a
few open-air restaurants and guesthouses, but not much more. Later, like
the rest of Phuket, a frenzy of development began as resorts, residences, and
restaurants started popping up throughout the town. Today, the beach re-
