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Phuket is the largest island of Thailand and one of the most beautiful tropical
islands in Asia. Located on the south of Thailand, it is accessible by air, coach
or cruise. Phuket is adorned with long sandy beaches and warm water, providing
opportunities for excellent snorkeling, scuba diving and windsurfing. Phuket is
home to fine resorts and some of the best seafood in entire Thailand. Many of
the resorts are attractive and elegant and designed to give you the feel of tropical
solitude in busy areas.
The name Phuket is derived from the Malay word Bukit, which means hill, and
hills dominate the interior of the islands. There are some rubber plantations
and a few open-pit mining operations are also going on. Enjoy a tourist safari
getting into the jungles of Phuket, or climb up the hills to have great views
of the beaches below and the many surrounding islands and islets. In fact, the
beaches in Phuket's happen to be among the best in Thailand.
While there are several tourist destinations in Phuket, including its small
rural temples, exotic beaches, islands and rustic bays, the museums in Phuket
have a special attraction for the history they stand witness to. The major Phuket
museums are -
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