Things to do in Patong, Kathu, Phuket
13 places curated from 10 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
Patong Beach
Phuket's most famous beach and town, known for nightlife, entertainment and water sports. It is the place to stay if you want to be in the middle of the action.
Bangla Road
The notorious heart of Phuket's nightlife, packed with live-music bars and nightclubs. It becomes a pedestrian street after 6 pm and gets very crowded later in the evening.
Freedom Beach
A picture-perfect Andaman beach reachable only by boat or by hiking down a steep trail.
Jungceylon
A shopping mall across the road from Central Patong with plenty of restaurants and shops. Its name comes from an old name for Phuket.
Simon Cabaret
A popular hour-long cabaret show in Patong with glittering costumes and high-energy acts, performed nightly at 6, 7:30 and 9 PM. Shows sell out in peak season, so booking early is advised.
Wave House Patong
A wave-riding attraction along the beach just past Bangla Road. It lets you try surfing on a rushing artificial wave without worrying about the ocean.
Bangla Boxing Stadium
One of Phuket's bigger Muay Thai stadiums, just off Bangla Road. The fights are high quality thanks to the island's many top Muay Thai and MMA gyms.
Kalim Bay
A rocky area just north of central Patong with clear water and street food carts.
Central Patong
A modern mall in Patong for stocking up on essentials, with a food court downstairs.
Malin Plaza Night Market
A laid-back night market a few minutes from Bangla Road, good for souvenirs and food stalls serving Thai iced tea and fresh seafood. Meals cost about $5–10.
Baan Rim Pa
An award-winning Thai restaurant with cliff-top views over the Andaman Sea. Dishes such as pad thai with shrimp and green curry chicken cost about $15 each.
Sam's Collection
A tailor shop on Bangla Road offering custom-fitted shirts and suits. Shirts cost around 1,000–1,500 baht depending on fabric quality.
Paradise Beach
A small beach a short boat or scooter ride from Patong, with coral reefs just offshore. You can rent snorkels or kayaks to explore hidden coves, and there is a good bar and restaurant.