Phuket Trip Day 3: Patong Beach / Sukko Spa

13 July 2010

Another relaxing day for us. No alarm clock. Woke up around 9am and had our breakfast again at 7-11 shop. After breakfast, we walked to Patong Beach for sun-bathing. Patong beach is crowded with tourists. Since it is near to Patong's most happening area, so it becomes one of attraction in Phuket.


Occasionally you will see some tourists set up their "territory" on the beach. =P

I have booked SPA online. We booked the SPA from Sukko Cultural Spa & Wellness Resort. We signed up the "Really Relaxing" package which costs 3600 THB per person. This package includes
- Steam & Jacuzzi
- Thai Tumeric (Thai Herbs) body scrub
- Floral Milk Bath
- Serenity Aromatherapy body massage
- Aloe Relieve Moisturizing Facial Treatment
- Land transfer to/from hotel

I am quite impressed with their service. Would love to visit Sukko again if I find a chance to Phuket.



The driver from Sukko dropped us at Jungceylon shopping complex. We had dinner at Fuji Japanese restaurant. It is recommended by my friends due to its cheaper price.

I love the mocha milk shake! I feel so refreshing and content after a glass of milk shake especially under such hot weather. =) Mocha milk shake 120 THB.

Bacon roll 70 THB

Garlic fried rice 35 THB.

Beef Teriyaki set 220 THB.

After dinner, we strolled around before heading back to hotel. We returned to Singapore the next day. In the morning, Mr Wooddy's staff picked us up in the hotel and sent us to airport. It is free of charge, of course.

My entries about Phuket trip are as below:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Phuket Trip Day 2: City Tour / Fantasea

12 July 2010

Since it is a backpack trip, we always make sure we have enough rest before depart to any destination. We woke up with very refreshing mind. Had a very minor breakfast at 7-11 (department store) which just situated right beside our hotel. After breakfast, we walked about 10minutes to Patong Otop. OTOP stands for One Tambon One Product. This is a government-sponsored initiative to create small local industries in Thailand. OTOP products are typically local handicrafts, clothing, dried fruits, wines, etc. The quality is usually good and the prices are reasonable, although not the cheapest.

We went back to hotel after having our lunch. Mr Wooddy's staff fetched us from our hotel for city tour. Sometimes having personal tour guide aka driver during the trip is a great idea. We no need worry about the schedule, also no need worry to get lost. Furthermore we can stop at any point/destination which we like to stop by.

First we came to Kata Beach. It is cleaner than Patong Beach. It is also less tourists. This is because its location far from city area. But definitely this beach will becomes next tourist attractions due to its crystal clear water and white sands.


The red/yellow flag is like a warning sign board for public. Red/warning flag tells that strong wave but still allow for surfing or swimming. Therefore if you see whole red flag, please stop any water activities.

Next we visited lookout point Promthep Cape.

Look! This is how a dog relax under such hot burning day! =P

Wat Chalong, one of the oldest temple in Phuket.


We even visited to cashew nut factory. Gained some experience on how to get cashew nut from their shells. Stopped by and bought some cashew nuts biscuits as souvenirs for family and friends. It really tastes good.


Another lookout point to see the Phuket city. I named this place as "monkey home" because I can see those monkeys stay in this lookout point. They neither afraid of human nor dogs! I even saw them chasing a dog!


Next we headed to Tung Kae Seafood restaurant for dinner. This restaurant famous of its delicious and fresh seafood, as well as reasonable price. We sat near to the beach, but unfortunately it was low tide that time and we only got to see those empty fishing boat on the mud.. =P


Morning glory.

Steamed fish.

Local typed tom yam soup.

Chilli Mud crab.


After dinner, we spent about 1 hour in the car to Fantasea show. For those who going to visit Fantasea, buy cheaper admission ticket from local agency. It is always bargain-able. Some agency even provides FREE land transfer to and from hotel.




For buffet lovers, that's a good opportunity to enjoy both Thai and International buffet at Golden Kinnaree Buffet restaurant. The capacity of the restaurant can be up to 4000 people.


You would able to capture moment with lovely baby animals before the show starts. We choose to take a picture with tiger cub. It is lovely when it is not bite! =P Dun worry, they won't bite as long as you don't hurt them. ^_^

Phuket Trip Day 1: Phi Phi Island

10 July & 11 July 2010

In fact, this Phuket trip is my 2009 Christmas gift from my bf. That's mean he booked the round trip airticket almost half year ago. I truly love to travel and a pair of air tickets is always the GREATEST gift in my life! ^_^

We arrived at Phuket Internation Airport at 925pm. Mr Wooddy's staff fetched us to our hotel. We booked our tour online through Phuket Easy Tour. Mr Wooddy, who is this agency's manger, is considerate and patient to all our request. He even provided us free land transfer to airport and hotel.

For the following 4 nights, we stayed at Asialoop G House. It is situated at Southern end of the Patong beach. The hotel is within walking distance to Jungceylon Shopping Complex and night life of Bangla street and Simon Cabaret. It even provides FREE WIFI in the room! The room rate is relatively cheap, and the room is always clean. ^_^

First day morning we went to Phi Phi Island and Khai Island by speed boat. We paid 1500 THB each person. Mr Wooddy's staff fetched us to the pier at Chalong Bay around 8am. From there, we departed to Phi Phi Ley for swimming and sightseeing at Maya Bay together with other tourists. Maya Bay is popular for diving and has become more popular after the movie "The Beach" has filmed here in 2000.

After sightseeing at Pileh Cove and Viking Cave, snorkeling session starts at Loh Samah Bay. I don't know how to swim, even phobia to the sea. Therefore I never get to snorkeling. =(

We had our lunch at Phi Phi Don and tour guide gave us 1 hour to stroll around at Phi Phi market. They mainly sell craft, swim suits and souvenirs. After a short shopping, we departed to Khai Nok Island. The scenery is great and the beach is clean. We were relaxing on the beach before return to Patong.

In evening, on the way to Bangla Road, we saw stall which selling banana pancake. We tried it and it really tastes delicious! Not so oily. Tastes good.

Here we arrived at Bangla road which is always full of untidy wire system.

We had our dinner at Savoey Seafood restaurant. This restaurant is famous amongst locals, but the price for the seafood is expensive. We found the lobster expensive because it is 180THB per 100 gm.

The ambient is good. We choose to have our dinner indoor because after one day sun-burn at Phi Phi Island.

Chilli crab

Baked white prawn.

Tom yam soup.

Night life at Bangla road.