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Phuket Big Buddha
A 45-meter white marble Maravija Buddha sitting atop Nakkerd Hill with sweeping 360-degree views of Phuket island.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Phuket, Thailand · Asia
Patong is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kathu, 48km from Phang Nga Bay.
Patong is a town located in Phuket, Thailand. With a population of 14,797, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Patong sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Patong to your route.
Patong (Thai: ป่าตอง RTGS: Pa Tong, pronounced [pàː tɔ̄ːŋ]) refers to the beach and town on Phuket's west coast. It is the main tourist resort on the island of Phuket, and is the centre of Phuket's nightlife and shopping. The beach became popular with Western tourists, especially Europeans, in the late-1980s. It hasRead more
numerous hotels and the area has expanded into a tourist place. Bangla Road is a popular street in this area with vibrant nightlife.
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Patong is located in Phuket, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 7.8961 latitude, 98.2966 longitude.
Patong has a population of approximately 14,797 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
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landmark
A 45-meter white marble Maravija Buddha sitting atop Nakkerd Hill with sweeping 360-degree views of Phuket island.
8 km · about 15 min drive
bridge
Road bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Hilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
54 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A hilltop viewpoint on Phi Phi Don offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the twin bays and turquoise waters below.
55 km · about 65 min drive
national park
Stunning Thai island park with towering limestone cliffs, crystal lagoons, and Maya Bay.
56 km · about 65 min drive
beach
Dramatic limestone islands with turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and the famous Maya Bay made iconic by the film The Beach.
56 km · about 65 min drive
beach
A secluded bay on Ko Phi Phi Leh made famous by the film The Beach, enclosed by towering limestone cliffs and emerald waters.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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