In this school holiday season, why not head to Thailand’s largest island—Phuket?
Also known as the Pearl of the Andaman, this forested and mountainous island in the Andaman Sea is home to some of Thailand’s most stunning beaches.
As one of Thailand’s most popular destinations, the tropical island of Phuket has much to offer for kids. Phuket is becoming more family oriented, with attractions such as the Trickeye Museum, Phuket FantaSea, Zorbing at Rollerball, Surf House Flow Rider, Baan Teelanka, Anthem Wake Park, Dino Park Mini Golf, Phuket Aquarium, Patong Go-Kart Speedway, Siam Safari, Splash Jungle Waterpark and the Bird Park which cater to younger visitors.
For comical photo opportunities, Phuket Trickeye Museum is an attraction not to be missed. Situated in a large two-storey building, Phuket Trickeye Museum presents an amazing gallery of about a hundred 3D paintings which illustrate amusing and creative scenes using the trompe l‘oeil technique. Pose along with the famous masterpieces of Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci and Millet which are reproduced with a twist of fun. You will find the inflated ’Mona Lisa' painting particularly hilarious.
Kids love animals, especially elephants! Don’t miss the chance to ride an elephant in Phuket, which is an ideal place for elephant trekking. To be up-close and personal with the friendly creatures, bring your kids to the informative and entertaining Siam Safari tour—the only certified elephant camp in Southern Thailand. Besides elephant trekking, the whole family can experience rural Thai culture and learn about rice farming, coconut processing, rubber making and Thai cooking. The award-winning Siam Safari tour also includes optional lunch or dinner cruises.
