Thailand is the tourist’s delight and has been so for ages.
While some are attracted to the waters, some go to the place just to be themselves and have fun.
Suitable for all age groups and also for all activities, Thailand is now a global spot for tourism.
Thailand is an archipelago with many islands connected to each other and governed by a unanimous body.
Phuket is the biggest island of Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea of the southern part of Thailand.
This island mostly has a mountainous topography and Phuket has a mountainous edge to it, in the southern part of the island.
A total stretch of 440 kms, lines the southern border of the island.
While the name Phuket is synonymous with the most happening destinations of the world.
Phuket is not a geographical name and is relatively new with respect to the history of the region.
The island of Phuket has three major divisions and is divided into three major districts:
- Mueang Phuket
- Kathu
- Thalang
The Nai Yang beach area is located in Thalang district of the Island and has the major tourist footfall recorded throughout the year.
Best time to visit Nai Yang ?
Phuket presents a typical Monsoon Climate with heavy rainfalls recorded every year.
Its proximity to the equator means that it has little variations in the minimum and the maximum temperatures of the day and through the seasons.
The city has an average Annual High temperature of about 32 Degrees Celsius and a low of 25 degrees Celsius.
The dry season is in the prime winter months, as per the World Geography and is from November to March every year while the other eight months are wet…
Best things to do in Nai Yang
These are my favorite things to do and beautiful places to visit on your next holiday to Nai Yang .
Sumalee Boxing Gym
A traditional boxing gym and a conventional Muay Tai training camp, this boxing ring is set in the heart of Phuket at a little distance from the Nai Yang Beach.
While the gym opened up recently its perfection and training techniques have attracted huge crowds in the last three years.
Apart from offering various courses and workshops, it also offers a high end accommodation for all those who enroll here.
Apart from an Air conditioned studio, an in house clothing and equipment shop , the Gym also offers high hygiene and stresses on it.
There are many online and offline coaching programs available and the restaurant in this gym is packed with healthy and nutritional food.
The rigorous training here is supplemented by Yoga and other fitness oriented programs that attract a large number of admissions for losing weight and getting rid of medical conditions naturally.
This camp is ideally located at a very prime location offering you a pristine view of the beach nearby.
Many legends of Muay Thai training have originated in Esaan and most of the trainers are originally from here increasing the originality of the training without any fusion with other modern techniques of training.
The fighters and trainers of this boxing ring have represented, the gym in international tournaments in UK,South America and China.This boxing ring caters to all you needs whether you are a beginner or an expert and treats your with a lot of warmth.
Fun things to do in Nai Yang
Scuba Diving
This is one activity that you would blatantly enjoy.
You could also enroll here and earn your Professional Association of Diving Instructors certificate.
While it has been rated as the top most diving destinations of the world, the deep water scuba diving is the preferred activity here.
Diving tours are organized while you engage with the tour groups and instructors teach you the art of scuba diving while you prepare your senses for the beauty of the under waters.
This activity can be enjoyed at any time of the year and many small islands around the beach offer different tours based on the specialties of the underwater sightings.
The most sought after tourist attraction in scuba diving is the underwater scenery at the Island of Phi Phi.
The King Cruiser wreckages happened here a long time ago but the popularity has not tarnished even a bit though these years.
The wreck is close by to the Anemone reef.
There is also the Leopard shark area which is names as the Shark Point.
Here the leopard sharks live on the sandy bottom and are not dangerous to your dives.
This dive in the area is characterized by certain specialties which make it one of the best diving spots in the world.
This Is one activity that you should definitely try because no other location in the world can offer you what this underwater stretch has.
Popular Nai Yang tourist attractions
Spas and Massage
While the word Spa may be relative the word massage, both the things are quite apart from each other.
In Asia, a SPA has come to focus on the Spiritual and the natural aspects of meditation, drawing the respect of nature and the unchained desire to achieve the physical and mental strength for a wholesome being.
In Thailand, the concept of a SPA is focused on the traditional and age old traditions of enhancing beauty and health naturally.
Before the arrival of the allopathy and homeopathy, the old school of medicine was followed here and it still has its loyal followers.
This is a concept still followed here.
Before the medicine came in, the monks’ were the doctors and the teachers here, and catered to the health requirements of the masses.
It is the same techniques that are still being used in the spas in Thailand.
This is what makes Thailand the beast healing place.
The selection and mixing of herbs and medicinal plants is the magic ingredient to this magical experience.
What else to do in Nai Yang ?
Golfing
With an extensive range of almost six world class Golf Courses,many tourists enjoy playing Golf here due to the tricky pots and Holes.
This is attributed to the islands tropical climate and the terrain.
This is because of the abundance of water resources.
And many trees make the course challenging.
Almost all the Golf courses have accommodation nearby so while you are enjoying a game of golf, your family can laze at the beaches and be accommodated comfortably.
Some of the golf courses have been extensively used for several international championships also.
The Blue Canyon Country Club the premier gold course of this area.
On sprawling 70 acres of land is a secluded valley, overlooks the famous hills of this region.
This is where the Johnnie Walker Classics of 1994 and 1998 , this place is also famous for the Honda Invitational in 1996, this golf course club offers two courses.
There is an 18 hole drafting of the course here and it has also been awarded in the top best 500 holes of the golf courses.
Apart from the Golf course, this place also offers an extensive meal menu, which offers Thai, Japanese and a rich international Cuisine.
The changing facilities are beautifully designed and the Jacuzzis are world class comforts.
It also offers sauna and massage facilities for all the esteemed guests and has no competitor in terms of the quality of services being offered.
Is Nai Yang worth visiting?
The answer is Yes.
Nai Yang is worth visiting.
This is because it is such a magical place
full of beauty and adventours.
Make sure you visit the following incredible museum.
The National Museum
This is a beautiful family place where in the children and the adults can enjoy themselves together.
While some traditional vendors do sell authentic Thai food, you would also want to enjoy the stroll on the nearby beach.
Open from Wednesdays to Sundays between 9 am to 4 pm, this museum exhibits two outdoor exhibits apart from the sprawling mansion like building which houses major historical treasures.
While most of the transcripts are in the local language, the very helpful tourist guides and tour operators explain everything in detail making you very familiar with the place.
This is a location where fascinating history has been set before you.
One of the exhibits has the entire history of Thailand at display, with many large statues dating back to almost 2000 years.
While the dvd theater is a delight to watch, you may also like to browse through the many books present here and take a glance of the historical references provided.
The Tsunami Collection has the entire destruction at display and the real debris of the Tsunami destruction has been placed here making this place a little spooky.
There are many statues of the heroines here in the museum which attract a large crowd.
This museum provide a good insight in to the history of this area while, you tour around gaping at the artifacts and the murals.
This museum is known for the way in which it exhibits its collection creating a streamlined display of hundreds of years of history of Thailand.
What else to see in Nai Yang ?
Sarasin Bridge in Phuket
This is the first bridge that was built between Phuket and the Mainland Thailand.
This bridge has been named after a wealthy Thai Clan which has been involved in Thai politics and business since the 19th Century.
At a length of 700 meters, this bridge replaced the ferry service in 1967, which was then the popular mode of transport and the only connection to the mainland.
Basically the increase in the number of Automobiles in Thailand led to the construction of a bigger and better bridge right next to the Sarasin Bridge.
When this bridge was completed in 2011, it became one of the major tourist attractions.
People normally come here to enjoy the sunrise and the sunset and this happens to be the most important spot for viewing this phenomenon.
The entire idea of keeping the earlier older bridge for the tourists was to create the space for a nice evening stroll and the bridge has been transformed in to a good strolling destination, with two towers linked by a platform which has been built right at the center.
This platform has become a viewpoint to the Andaman Sea on one side and the fishing villages on the other side.
The place is totally lit up in the evenings after sunset and the lines of lamps create a magical environment.
There are many local vendors here who offer mouthwatering delights and you may also be lucky to find some beer in stock.
The open air restaurant is a delight to those who want to spend a couple of hours just lazing around here.
Visit this bridge for a unique experience of Sightseeing.
Popular places to visit in Nai Yang
Bang Pae Waterfall Highlights
While in the rainy season you cannot even think of going close to the gushing waters, you may be able to take a dip in the Bang Pae Waterfall Heights in the dry months.
The refreshing dip in one of the main pools is a delight for the swimmers.
Something about the terrain makes this water very fresh and fragrant.
While the drop pools are for non-swimmers and do not have much depth.
It is best suggested to wear good anti-skid shoes because the pathways are very slippery and a good spray of the mosquito repellant is a must if you are going to be in this place in the afternoons.
While this is the biggest waterfall in Phuket, it is not of that repute in the world.
You may visit the site as a picnic place, a swimming destination, or even for, enjoying a meal here right beside the waterfall.
Things to do in Nai Yang with kids
Treks and Tours
There are many tours that are operated throughout the area and based on your activity and key interest area; you may wish to select one for you.
The rafting tours also show you many elephants in their natural habitat in the wild.
While you may enjoy the splurging waters of the rafting, a look at the elephants in the water and the stretch of foliage around just makes your day.
You may also like to take a cruise to the Phang Nag Bay on the June Bahtra.
This cruise line is equipped with most of the modern facilities and makes your stay as comfortable as possible.
Apart from the standard comforts of travelling on this cruise, you may also like to eat from among the various sumptuous delights.
Try a speed boat to take you to the Phi Phi Island and the thrill of it will make you want to repeat it every day.
The speed boats are easily available on rent and you can choose from the many varieties and types that are here.
If you are not confident of taking a ride alone , you may choose the option of sitting with an instructor to make it more favorable for you.
Even better is the 4 in 1 jungle safari that focuses on the wild life tours on a safari making youcome real close with mother nature.
This tour would also offer you many camping facilities and you can enjoy many activities around the bonfires that are lit every night.
Things to do around Nai Yang
Splash Jungle Water Park
This is the first water park of this area and you should be ready to make the big splash.
This is the place for unlimited fun and cooling off in over 6 million liters of water.
While it has been based on the seven inspiring places of the earth, the designing can be easily identified to be of the Incas, Africa, Asia, Turkey, Europe, North America and the North Pole.
There is a full fetched maze of around 335 meters which surround a huge wave pool for your advent and flight into the water.
There is also the Lazy River and an Aqua play pool which are used to play with water and within water.
You may also enjoy spending time in the Igloo Suan of the hot water pool wind the little kids can happily explore the kids aquarium and the kids slides which have been specially designed to keep little children safe and happy.
Alternatively find time to unwind in the Igloo Sauna or Hot Spring Pool, while the little ones explore a Kids’ Aquarium, Kids’ Slide Pool and multiple waterslides of varying heights and speeds.
The boomerang and the super bowl are two games that you would thoroughly enjoy.
Feel the wave sand the currents of the ocean in this pool, called the Wave pool, and once you have had you share of sun you may wish to taste awesome food at the Jungle Deli of select from the local fish and regional delights which are available at ease.
This is a safe and enjoyable diving area for the children and the adults and makes you beat the boredom and the heat.
Must see places in Nai Yang
Sirinath National Park
Covering an area of around 90 Square kms, this park consists of thee NaiYang, Nai Thon and Mai Khao beaches of this large island.
The residential facilities are provided in the many bungalows for accommodation and the tents are also freely available on rent.
Visit Thailand, for experience!
Visit Phuket for being alive!
And Visit Nai Yang to rediscover yourself!
A heaven for the tourists, this place is a treat to the traveler.
