About Patong
If you love nature and the outdoors you can kayak along Mudong Canal, go hiking in Khao Phra Thaeo National Park and do morning Tai Chi in Suan Luang Park. Fitness gurus will enjoy training at Bangla Boxing Stadium or Patong Boxing Stadium and hiking to the viewpoint atop Khao Rang Hill. Other great things to do in Patong include spending an evening at the famous Simon Cabaret Show, going to the Vegas-style Phuket FantaSea Show and visiting the Phuket Zoo.
Restaurants and BarsThere is such an amazing selection of restaurants and bars in Phuket that you will likely find yourself having trouble making a choice. Cuisine ranges from typical Thai food fare to international cuisine from all over the world, with meals being a bit expensive. For cheaper eats, head to the food court in Jungceylon or the weekend market in Phuket Town. Be sure to try local specialties like khanom jin and nam phrik kung siap. Those who like to stay up very late will find an endless number of bars, especially along Bangla Road and the Paradise Complex.
ShoppingEvery evening Patong’s main strip turns into a bazaar lined with stalls selling everything from sarongs to leather goods, where bargaining is necessary. For a more comfortable shopping experience, head to the air-conditioned Jungceylon shopping mall, which is home to around 200 shops.
