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1. PROMTHEP CAPE
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Promthep Cape is the island's most photographed and perhaps best-known location. Every evening, large tour buses, scooters and private cars sweep through Rawai Beach and up the island's southernmost hill to watch the sunset. On the top of the hill stands a busy car park where vehicles disgorge crowds of people from every corner of the world. Cameras flash, fingers point and lovers cuddle as Phuket's most fabulous free show is re-enacted nightly – the sunset.
Location: Laem Promthep, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand
2. KARON VIEWPOINT
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Karon Viewpoint is one of the most visited viewpoints in Phuket. Sometimes called Kata Viewpoint (because it's a lot closer to Kata than it is to Karon), it's possible to take in views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon beaches from here. Located between Nai Harn and Kata Noi beaches, the viewpoint is busy most days of the year.
Location: 4233 Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand
3. BLACK ROCK VIEWPOINT
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Black Rock Viewpoint, known as Pa Hin Dam in Thai, is challenging to get to, but certainly worth the effort. Totally unknown before 2016, it's located high up in the rainforest above Ao Sane, and it offers a stunning view to the south of Phuket, including Nai Harn Beach, Promthep Cape and Koh Man.
Black Rock Viewpoint features a huge black granitic stone – hence its name. The outstanding view and the remoteness of the place give you a great feeling of freedom.
Location: Soi Laem Mum Nok, Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand
4. LAEM SINGH VIEWPOINT
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Laem Singh Viewpoint is a popular stop on the coastal road between Kamala Beach and Surin Beach. Offering a pleasant place to rest awhile, with seating and a roof providing shelter from the sun, you can enjoy great views to the south across the namesake beach below and it's also a popular place for watching Phuket’s impressive sunsets.
Location: 4025 Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83110, Thailand
5. PANWA VIEWPOINT
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Panwa Viewpoint (also known as Khao Khad Views Tower) has full 360-degree views out over southern and eastern Phuket. Located on the way out to Cape Panwa, it’s not a busy spot like Promthep Cape or Big Buddha but is every bit as spectacular. There's ample parking here as well as cafés and shops. The stairs are a bit of a climb but it's more than worth it once you're at the top.
Location: Wichit, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
6. MONKEY HILL
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Toh Sae Hill in Phuket Town is sometimes referred to as Monkey Hill. The reason why becomes fairly obvious after a few hundred metres when you come across a troupe of macaques munching away on fruit brought to them by locals. Khao Toh Sae is the highest hill in Phuket Town. It's home to a few TV and radio stations and a popular recreation spot where many locals come to jog. The hill has a number of great viewpoints at different levels.
Location: Rassada, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
7. KHAO RANG VIEWPOINT
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Khao Rang (Rang Hill) is one of Phuket’s most famous viewpoints. Located to the northwest of the city centre, its summit offers views out over the town and towards the south of the island, neighbouring islands and along the hills forming the ‘spine’ of the island upon which sits the impressive Big Buddha.
Location: Khao Rang, Talat Yai, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
8. SAMET NANGSHE
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Samet Nangshe Viewpoint has very quickly gone from being practically unheard of to one of the most popular panoramas in Phang Nga. Located on a hilltop just a 30-minute drive from Phuket, it provides stunning views over the limestone islets of Phang Nga Bay and, being far enough away from civilisation to avoid light pollution, the Milky Way is even visible at certain times.
Location: Khlong Khian, Takua Thung, Phang-nga 82130, Thailand
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