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Patong Beach
This is Phuket's tourist center and nighttime entertainment
district. Over the years, Patong has turned from a fishing
village into one of the island's two cities. The famous bay
and 4 km. beach is known as a centre of entertainment with
restaurants catering to every nationality.
Live music can be found in most pubs and bars. Accommodations
range from budget to five-star. Shopping opportunities appear
to be endless. In addition, there are many tour companies
waiting to help visitors plan their vacations. Some of the
options available are listed below.
Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf
There are 36 holes of miniature golf. 2 courses to choose
from the Jungle course or Blackbeard's challenge. We offer
you an international rated; fast food restaurant and bar.
Located on 200 Pee Rd., the next road back from the beach,
next to Holiday Inn Hotel.
Phuket Water Ski Cable-ways
An inland water skiing course on a man-made lake. Skiers are
pulled round the oval track at speeds of up to 30 kph by overhead
cables. Instruction is free for beginners. Located over the
hill northeast of Patong at 86/3 Moo 6 Soi Nam Tok Kathu,
near Kathu Waterfall.
Simon Cabaret
This transvestite show features dozens of gorgeously appareled
boys dancing and lipsynching to popular songs. Costumes, choreography
and pacing are very impressive; sound system and staging are
state-of-the-art. Two shows nightly.
Located on Patong-Karon road.
Tarzan's Jungle Bungy Jump
Jump from the top of a 53 m. crane toward a pond while connected
to a long elastic bungy cord; very exhilarating. Note : This
is not recommended for the aged, the infirm, or those with
chronic heart problem. Located over the hill northeast of
Patong at 61/3 Moo 6 on the road to Phuket Town.
Tarzan's Catapult Bungy
It uses an elastic cord similar to the one mentioned above,
but relies upon a catapult to shoot customer up in the air.
Located on Soi Sunset at Patong Beach, near the Expat Hotel.
Tel.01-4641581.
Patong Go-kart Speedway
A well planning raceway that was prepared and high-powered
go-karts await go-karting enthusiasts. Located over the hill
northeast of Patong at 118/5 Vichit Songkram Rd., near Kathu
District office.
Phuket Joyland
The place for release your emotion and make you cheerfully
is an amusement park with many different attractions, located
in the same area of Phuket Water Ski Cable ways. Open daily
from 11:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m..
Horror House
The different way that you can choose at Patong is features
scene from 16 famous horror movies for entertaining in your
relaxing. Open 5:00 p.m. - 12.00 p.m.
Kalim Beach
At the northern end of Patong, this beach is really a continuation
north of Patong's strand, from which it is separated by rocks.
A lesser-developed and private area, Kalim Beach is a good
spot for snorkelling, and through the monsoon months, for
surfing. The waters contain extensive coral reefs.
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