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Phuket Aquarium

Located just 10 km from the city centre, the Phuket Aquarium is a must-see place not only for family with kids, but also for tourists interested in the beauties of nature. In fact, the Phuket Aquarium is also a research centre on sea life, and here you can admire different species of fish and other creatures that live on the bottom of the sea. Moreover, you can learn more about them and on how we affect the environment. So, take an afternoon off from the beach and the shopping and come to explore the wonders of the ocean!

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More about Phuket Aquarium

The Phuket Aquarium was founded in 1966 by the will of the Thai government and Dutch authorities, in order to preserve and protect the animals, which live in the sea, and it is part of the Phuket Marine Biological Centre. Here, kids and adults can discover different species of fish, strolling around the 30 tanks of water and especially walking by the tunnel where you will be surrounded by rays, tropical fish and more kinds of sea animals.

Located in the port area, not so far away from the centre, you can reach the Phuket Aquarium by taxi or by songthaew, the typical buses of Thailand. Come during lunchtime and you will see an extraordinary show: the feeding of the animals. Your children will be amazed to discover the marvels that live under water!

Highlights

The tunnel. This part of the Aquarium is the most astonishing of all: along the pathway of the tunnel, you will admire the fish swimming around you and you will be completely surrounded by them.
The 110-ton tank. A part from the 30 tanks of the Aquarium, there is also a special one: a huge tank of 110-ton in which eight amazing cods swim freely.
The outside pools. Following a path outside the main aquarium, you will find some pools and little beaches, where the little turtles are saved and preserved from the dangers of the outside world as for example, pollution. In addition, old turtles find shelter in the centre.
Learn more. Labels in which you can learn the names of the species and the different habits of the animals support all the exhibitions tanks. The labels are written in both Thai and English.
Educational programmes. Moreover, at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre, you will find original and effective educational programmes for children, in order to teach them the importance of nature and develop a sense of belonging to the earth.

More around Phuket Town

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Phuket vegetarian festival

It’s the refreshing, colorful, and everlasting traditional festival which shows a rigid vegetarian diet and period of abstinence of flesh, you can’t miss on this vegetarian festive season, Phuket. Come, visit here and grab the freshness poured into the fruits, vegetables, and the worshiping environment in order to cherish the bundle of joy and beautiful memories forever in your heart.

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Issatul Islam Mosque

Thailand, being a secular country, is home for people of different religions and communities. One of the major communities of Thailand is of Muslims and they constitute of around 20-25% of the local population on the Phuket Island. Muslims of Phuket are well known for preserving their cultural identity. They are living a life in harmony with the other communities of the island throughout the history. You will find as many as around 27 mosques in the South Phuket and in total around 54 spreading over the island. One of the greatest tourist attractions among these mosques is the Issatul Islam Mosque in Cape Panwa. It is on the way to the Phuket Aquarium and grabs a lot of tourist attention due to its beautiful structure and architectural design.

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Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket

Jui Tui Shrine is a famous Chinese temple that hosts the popular annual vegetarian festival in Phuket. This is a must see site for any visitor going for a vacation in Thailand as it is the oldest Chinese temple dating back in 1911. This architectural superior temple was built and dedicated to Tean Hu Huan Soy the Chinese god associated with dancers, performance, and artist. Apart from being a tourist attraction site, Jui Tui Shrine is an important spiritual center for the locals. They come to celebrate their weddings, birthdays, healing, newborn babies and seeking deity at this spiritual center.

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Naka Weekend Market

Get ready to have some fun and a special night outing in this weekend bazaar, many eateries are infamous for its delicious Thai food and also chill beers in the bars. You must not miss this chance to enjoy the bustling weekend night.

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Nemo Dolphin Phuket Show

If you are in Thailand and want to relive your childhood being surprised every next moment, Nemo Phuket Dolphin show is for you to visit. Being the only dolphinarium in Phuket, this marine park was established in 2015 with the cause of spreading awareness about the conservation of sea creatures. If you are a lover of nature, this is the place which will let you get up close with sea creatures. Meeting up all the standards set by the Thailand authorities, the team at the Dolphin Bay prepares all the performances keeping up in the mind their responsibilities towards the marine life.

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Old Phuket Town

The wonderful mixture of historical insights, Old Phuket Town invites thousands of visitors to experience its architecture, commerce, dress and way of life. Surrounded by Sino-Portuguese buildings on both the sides, it is one of the best places in Thailand to discover and experience the history of Phuket. It offers an illusion to be thrown back in the ancient time and you will definitely enjoy it. Roam in the mysterious streets of Old Phuket Town which serve as an easy way for pedestrians to walk around. Get ready to explore the architectural wonders along with delicious Thai foods and walk along the streets full of styled houses.