Patong Beach is the most popular beach resort town in Phuket, with a 3 km long beach and an immense choice of hotels, restaurants and shops, and legendary nightlife. What makes it so attractive to many is often what other people dislike most about it. Patong can be big, bold, crowded, bright and loud in normal years, yet millions of people can flock here like flies on honey every year. If Bangkok is the Big Mango, then Patong is the Big Durian: you’ll love Patong or hate it!

The main reason people come

The main reason people come here is obviously: the beach! If you decide to spend the day on the beach, you can rent beach chairs and umbrellas, get a beach massage, try parasailing, or get yourself killed by renting a jet ski (we warned you). Beyond the beach and the nightlife, Patong has a surprisingly wide array of things to do for everyone. There are rooftop bars, night markets, ziplines, cable skiing, cinemas, bowling and huge shopping malls that are much more fun than you may think.

About Beach

Patong Beach is one of the most popular destinations in Phuket. The resort town is mostly renowned for its 3-km-long beach and for its tremendous and often hectic nightlife, but there’s also a good number of natural and manmade attractions and sites that add to Patong’s appeal.

Discover these top attractions in (and near) Patong Beach, listed below. These range from the beach resort area’s infamous nightlife hub – Bangla Road – to its attractive and secluded beaches like Freedom and Paradise, as well as rainforests with hidden waterfalls. You can also check out museums that can help you learn about Phuket’s mining history. Find these and other great things to do in and around Patong Beach, Phuket.