Hello guys, welcome to another video from Phuket
Where I have spent more than months
and in this video, I will list
top 10 cheap and free things to do in Phuket
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we will feed monkeys
Swim with sharks
and of course, we will get to know the elephants
enjoy the beaches
hike mountains
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My Phuket list will be a bit different
then the other things to do in Phuket videos
because I assume you already know to go to beach
visit temples and this kind of stuff
so instead, in this cheap and free things to do in Phuket video
I will talk about the specific things
that I really enjoy doing
and they were either free or cheap
and also make sure you watch until the end to find out about my bonus attraction
Number 1 on my list is kayaking at Yanui beach
It locates at the south of Phuket island
really close to Nai Harn beach
Yanui Beach is a pretty small beach
it is around 100 meters
and it can get really crowded in the high season
There are few islands close to Yanui beach
the closest one Ko Man
you can rent a kayak and explore around this island
Yanui Beach is absolutely amazing for snorkeling
There were many fish in various sizes.
and 100s of small colorful fish was swimming with us as well
They were so used to having people around
I even feed them from my mouth
I think I better show you the footage from my Yanui vlog
instead of telling you about it
I got scared
It is incredible baby, they are all around me
They eating my hair
There is a bread
They eating my hair
After we finished kayaking around Ko man island and snorkeling
We found a quiet spot where we stayed
and watch the sunset
It was beautiful to watch the sunset in the middle of the sea from a kayak
This is not a free attraction but it is well worth it
because the only money you are going to spent is for the kayak
and that cost only 100 Thai Bath per hour
If you want to watch my vlog from Yanui beach visit
I will put my link here so you can check that out
Number 2 on my list is Monkey Hill
It is officially known as Toh Sae hill
and it locates in Phuket town
It is the highest hill in the Phuket town and there is a viewpoint if you want to check it out
but keep in mind the viewpoint is nothing special
the main reason why I like Monkey Hill are the monkeys as you can understand from the name
when I first started traveling I use to love monkeys
I never saw monkey before so I use to love the picture where the monkey is around me
It was representing the travel for me
but as I start travelling I realize this wild monkey can be really aggressive
and that is one the reason why I really like Monkey Hill
Although the monkeys here are wild monkeys the same as everywhere else
They are much calmer, they are not aggressive as much as the other monkeys
I think the main reason for that is they have enough food
so they don't need to get aggressive
monkeys here are the calmest wild monkeys I have ever seen
but keep in mind they are still wild monkeys
so it is good to be cautious but as a general they are calm
Whenever I visit Monkey Hill. I make sure to not bring any fruit with me
beacuse when monkeys see fresh fruit they get excited
instead, I bring shelled peanuts
where it is much more under control I can give them one by one
and I even feed them from my hand where they pick it up
and they are much more calm compare to fresh fruit
that is why I highly recommend you buying peanuts that are in the shells
from a shop, before you come here then you can feed them
Obviously, if you are braver than me then you can bring fruit
and also at the bottom of the hill, there are sellers selling bananas
if you want to bring bananas to the monkeys you can do that
and also one last tip if you are coming here with scooter
make sure you keep your helmet with you
and you don't leave anything on the scooter because the moment you park
the monkeys will come on the bike and try to find any type of food or drink
Number 3 on my list is going for a sunset restaurant behind Kata Noi beach
more specifically After Beach Bar
It is one of the three sunset bars above Kata Noi Beach
After Beach Bar is nothing special when it comes to food and service
When I go there, I do not go for meal
Instead, I go for a drink which cost around 100 Thai Bath for a beer
and enjoy the view with my wife and friends.
It is a really good price considering the touristic area and the amazing view
As I said there are three different bars here
but I personally never been to the other ones so I can not really compare them
Every time I came, I come to After Beach, because I come for a view
and I get used to it and I like their view
so if you want to choose the other ones you are more than welcome
but personally, I do not have any experience with them
When it comes to the view, it is absolutely breathtaking.
it locates on top of the hill
so you can see small land beneath your feet and the rest is Andaman Sea.
you can see people doing paragliding in the sea as the sun is setting
after the sunset, if the weather is good. You can see the sky turning into this orangish pinkish color.
and also as it gets darker, you can see the boats turning their lights in the distance
this is one of my favorite places to watch the sunset
so if you visiting Phuket I definitely advise you to check this place out.
Number 4 on my list is snorkeling in Ao Sane Beach
I assume you already understand that I love snorkeling as I put two of them into this list
but Ao Sane beach is one of the best places to go for snorkeling in Phuket
it is really small beach
locating at the south west coast of Phuket next to Nai Harn beach.
It is only like 200 meters
and the facilities in Ao Sane beach are limited
here, there are no water sports, no sunbeds and nothing else like that
there is only one restaurant that you can grab some food and drink
and there is also one diving school
if you have a snorkeling gear this is a free activity
all you have to do is to drive to the beach and it is free entrance
one thing that I must add, is that Ao Sane beach is really rocky
so if you are not planning to come here for snorkeling. do not come here
because it is not really nice beach to come for a swim
getting in and out of the water is not so easy due to the rocks and corals
at least that was the case for me
because I do not want to walk on the corals to make sure I do not harm them.
once you reach deep enough section. You can start enjoying your time.
There were lots of different fish in various sizes and many sea-stars as well
I have never seen that many sea-stars in one place in my whole life.
if you want to see the vlog from my visit to Ao Sane beach
I will link it for you here so you can check it out
Number 5 on my list is Airplane beach
I call it is as Airplane beach but its official name is Mai Khao beach
this is a beautiful deserted beach
Mai Khao beach locates at the northwest coast of Phuket
and it is 11 kilometers long
it is a really nice day out to escape from touristic areas of Phuket and come here to enjoy the nature
the sand in Mai Khao beach is not the softest
but the beach itself is great for those who want to escape the chaos and just relax
of course, make sure to check out the airport section
which is the main reason why I call it airplane beach
you can check out the planes landing as you are tanning and enjoying your swim.
Number 6 on my list is visiting the night market
more specifically Phuket weekend night market
There are other night markets that you can go as well
I prefer Phuket weekend night market mainly due to its location
As long as you go to a big enough market, you will have a good time.
my general advice is to make sure you choose a big enough market
and it locates close to Phuket town such as Phuket walking street or Chillva market
the main reason I like to visit a big night market is because I like to try new food
especially the ones that will put me out of my comfort zone
other than challenging food you can also find regular foods to enjoy for a good price
there are of course other stalls that you can make shopping
or just walk around to explore the Thai market culture
When we visit this night market
we end up trying some bugs as well
it was pretty interesting
so if you want to check that vlog out I will attach it for you here
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Number 7 on my list is visiting Super Cheap
I am not talking about random Super Cheap store
but the one in Phuket town which is really close to Phuket bus terminal 2
Super Cheap is a warehouse market offering discount groceries, clothing, home decor, and much more stuff
Right now you might think what kind of tourist attraction is this but you would be wrong
I personally enjoy learning about different cultures and seeing the local way of living
When you visit touristic locations in Phuket you will not be able to experience this
until you visit Supercheap store
it is totally different than a store you have been back home
there is big chaos and hardly any organization
you can check out the unique items that they are selling
also if you are sensitive with the smell I do not advise you to check out the fish and the meat section
let's go and check out the meat section so you have extra different smell flavors
I'm not breathing
if you want to check out the vlog from my visit to Supercheap I will put the link in the description below
Number 8 on my list is going for a walk in Bangla road.
I know this is something obvious to do but many people go there to party
Although I like parting because I'm a backpacker and I do not have too much money to spend on alcohol
but I still enjoy going to Bangla road for a drink or two
There are many games that you can play
or you can simply enjoy your drink and watch the drunk people as they passing by
one of the game that we really love to play with my wife is while we enjoying our drink
We check out the other people and we build a back story for them
especially the guys who try to pick up the Thai girls or vise verse
we just create a story and have a good time
other than this there is a game section that you can check out as well
and there are some lounges to smoke shisha as well
just keep in mind, in Thailand shisha is not legal that is why the prices will be a bit expensive
and the quality will be a bit low
there are also shopping malls around the corner
food market, which is overpriced as well
and of course all the nightlife you can ask for
Number 9 on my list is Promthep Cape viewpoint
this is a free attraction
and it is an alternative to watching the sunset in a kayak in Yanui beach
it is a really nice place to watch the sunset but unfortunately, it is way too busy
that is why, if you have the option definitely choose the kayak option
but if not you can still enjoy this amazing view from Promthep Cape viewpoint
Number 10 on my list is enjoying seafood in Rawai beach
it locates at the Southend of Phuket
I have to tell you straight away, this is not a beach that you come to swim.
It is rocky, dirty and many longtail boats going around
but it is a great place to experience the different side of Phuket
Rawai beach feels like a small Fishermans village
you can see local kids going to the beach to collect shells and play games
there is also Rawai seafood market where you can buy fresh seafood
and take it to a restaurant opposite the market to cook it for you.
as you drive along the beach you will get away from the fish market
and you will find a section where there are lots of cafes and restaurants parallel to the beach.
it is really quiet around here to have a seat and enjoy your meal with the beautiful view
before I tell you about the bonus attraction
in case you are wondering my favorite from this list is kayaking in Yanui beach
and also please let me know which one is your favorite or which one you would never do
Bonus activity on my list is surfing
it is not well known but you can actually surf in Phuket
the waves are not the best but it is decent enough to have a good time.
especially for someone who doesn't know how to surf but wants to learn
or have fun
Kata beach in Phuket is perfect
there are many surfboards renting places along the beach that you can rent surfboard around 200 Thai Bath.
if you have your own surfboard you can find a better beach to go surfing
but as a tourist without a surfboard, Kata beach is the best option
due to the convenience of renting it on the beach
also Kata beach is not rocky which is great for first-time surfers
as a new surfer, you will fell often
and the sand in the sea will help you to not harm yourself much
the main reason why I choose surfing as a bonus
is because it is not available all year round
the waves are surfable from May till October
as you watching this video I assume you are interested in Thailand
so I will put my playlist here
make sure you check it out. There are lots of interesting and informative videos for you to watch
so hope to see you in next video. Bye Bye