About Phuket

Phuket is a cultural combination of Thai, Thai-Chinese, ethnic Malays as well as sea gypsies. Meanwhile Buddhism is the dominant religion followed by the people in Phuket and Thai is the official language spoken. The island has roughly two parts- i.e. the Phuket province and Phuket Town. It is considered to be one of the most interesting cultures of the world.

Phuket Culture

The Thai culture is very friendly and tolerant, therefore tourists all around the world will find themselves welcomed to Phuket as it were their home. There are signs of Buddhism everywhere, in the daily lives of Thai people, to wats [ temples] which represent the religion. Robe clad monks can be found on the streets and statues of Buddha can be seen ubiquitously.The festivals that are celebrated in Thailand include the famous “vegetarian festival”, Phuket king’s Cup Regatta, Chinese New Year, Songkran, Loy Kratong. Additionally, New Years and Christmas are celebrated nation-over with the same enthusiasm as well.

Phuket Cuisine

Being known for its deliciousness, Thai food needs no introduction. Even in western countries, you are able to spot at least one Thai food restaurant near the corner. However, authentic Thai food, is an experience in itself. The contrasting flavors of sweet- sour, hot and salty flavors is what make Thai food an exception. Here are the top dishes that you must try while in Phuket.

Tom Yam Goong This mouthwatering dish is made using plentiful herbs, shallots, lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, with fish sauce and chilies for a kick and shrimps and mushrooms for substance.

This mouthwatering dish is made using plentiful herbs, shallots, lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, with fish sauce and chilies for a kick and shrimps and mushrooms for substance. Pad Thai Thai’s world famous dish, Pad Thai doesn’t need introduction. There might be slight variations, but basically this scrumptious dish consists of noodles dressed up in tofu, onion, bean sprouts and a final touch of peanut powder.

Thai’s world famous dish, Pad Thai doesn’t need introduction. There might be slight variations, but basically this scrumptious dish consists of noodles dressed up in tofu, onion, bean sprouts and a final touch of peanut powder. Gai Med Ma Moung This mouth-watering dish contains chicken with roasted cashew nuts, sweet soy sauce, garlic and chili. It is practically one of the most enjoyed dishes in Phuket.

This mouth-watering dish contains chicken with roasted cashew nuts, sweet soy sauce, garlic and chili. It is practically one of the most enjoyed dishes in Phuket. Khao Niaow Ma Muang This is one of the most favored sweet dish in Thailand. This dish is made of sticky rice with mango and drizzled with coconut sauce

Phuket Shopping

Souvenir shopping is an important part of any holiday travel. The key to finding what to buy to remember the place the best, lies in what you would want to remember Phuket by. Here are a few things you may buy in Phuket to remember the nodding palms, beaches, and vibrant nightlife.

Thai silk and other fabrics Thailand’s silk is one of its biggest export. As Thai silk have a reputation for being of fine quality. You can purchasesilk scarves, ties, saris, shorts, shirts, even cushion covers and more. They have special market stalls andtailor shopsdedicated to get a suit or dress made up. You must take note, however of imitations made of polyester, which can be characterized by unfeasibly low price.

Thailand’s silk is one of its biggest export. As Thai silk have a reputation for being of fine quality. You can purchasesilk scarves, ties, saris, shorts, shirts, even cushion covers and more. They have special market stalls andtailor shopsdedicated to get a suit or dress made up. You must take note, however of imitations made of polyester, which can be characterized by unfeasibly low price. Wooden figurines You can have precious little wood figurines of elephants and frogs made in varying range of sizes and material – such as metal, stone or lacquered wood etc.

You can have precious little wood figurines of elephants and frogs made in varying range of sizes and material – such as metal, stone or lacquered wood etc. Spa products As with silk, Thai massages are renowned world over. You can have genuine high quality spa products to use it at home. You can buy anything from oils to bath foams here.

As with silk, Thai massages are renowned world over. You can have genuine high quality spa products to use it at home. You can buy anything from oils to bath foams here. Soap flowers Another notable thing from Thailand is their beautiful flowers. You may notice orchids around you in form of bouquets and garlands when you arrive, but they won’t last long. You can buy realistic looked hand crafted soap flowers to take home as areminder of Thailand’s’ glorious horticulture.

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