Thalang District covers the northern part of Phuket Island and was the site of Phuket’s old capital. If you want to see what Phuket was like before the growth of tourism, you will enjoy exploring it.
Some people come to relax on its beaches, others for water sports, rainforest and national parks.
Explore Phuket's Largest District
Thalang is one of the three districts that make up Phuket, and the largest. It has a protected area of hilly rainforest covering more than 20 km² known as Khao Phra Thaeo. This tropical rainforest is home to wildlife such as deer and monkeys, as well as many tropical birds. The area has three peaks, the highest being Khao Phara at 422 m, followed by Khao Bang Pae at 388 m and Khao Prathiu at 384 m. All of them give good views over Thalang District.
The north-west of Thalang District is covered by Sirinat National Park, which covers about 90 km² and has several beaches.
The Thalang National Museum is another good place to stop. See ancient artefacts and learn the history of the Battle of Thalang. The museum tells the story of two heroines, Chan and Mook, who defended the island against Burmese attack in the 18th century. A monument to them, the Heroines Monument, stands on a nearby road.