Phuket from travels detailed strategy

Last week has just returned from Thailand, Phuket, as previously seen by those who travel a great help to me, you'd like to summarize some of the trip and experience, as a back to Phuket friends provide some reference.

On tour: the traveling through travel agents scheduled free line CLUB MED6 days 4 nights, 5 days to 3 late direct flight trip day 1 is riding at night, early morning flights on the aircraft to arrive, one is to miss the day of the dinner (CLUB MED is a full package, the price includes room and Board costs play), the second is to arrive in the morning, plus 1 hour's journey to the hotel to 3 points, you may be tired, so I finally chose to Phuket from Bangkok turn 6 days 4 night itinerary.

On air: this ride on all aircraft with a single e-ticket, is actually a piece of A4 paper, without seal and Chinese, only our English name and flight number, as this is the first time you use a single e-ticket and round-trip transit 4 this flights have to rely on this piece of paper, so I'm a little worried, but find out later that worry is redundant, because in the near future the airline will be all used this e-ticket, but also the world's Nations are mutually recognised.

Since the whole process took a Thai plane, so the counter at the airport to downtown will go to Bangkok and Phuket boarding pass transit (boarding pass) all territorial adjustment and came back to Phuket Airport for all return boarding passes.

About Thai Airways: and other travels as described, Thai Airways plane or comfortable than domestic flights, dinner is also good, but rather cold on the airplane, you need to cover blanket (blanket).

From Shanghai to Bangkok by plane is taking off at 8: 20 a.m., to Bangkok airport time is 11: 55 local time, local time is one hour later in Beijing, to Bangkok to adjust the watch in a timely manner. Don't know what is the travel agency or airline, we next connecting flight from Bangkok to Phuket flights until 16: 45, therefore had to Bangkok airport duty-free shop shopping and strolling.

Duty-free shop: comparison of the various airport duty-free shop, or something airport duty free shop, such as the most expensive cosmetics, Bangkok airport duty free shop, things up, but you can buy at Pudong airport departure arrival will not be able to buy, but Bangkok airport duty-free shops start and arrival seems to be passing by.

There are Thai Airways aircraft on duty-free goods can be purchased, some things are relatively cheap.

Currency exchange rate: probably because of the appreciation of the Renminbi, now the dollar exchange rate of RMB baht no travel said, but count down or pay in u.s. dollars, so parts of the US dollar exchange rate of baht, special interest in Bangkok airport is the US dollar exchange rate, exchange rate of a variety denomination 36.74 in Phuket local exchange rate is 37.25-37.30, 50, 100 dollars to more than 5, 10, 20 dollars to high point, in the hotel's exchange rate is only about 36.5, the Renminbi exchange rate generally about 3.88-4 local exchange store a lot, so don't worry.

Because of this row by the hotel for shuttle, so before you get to the hotel did not change the baht.

About turn: read some travels, so be prepared for the transit procedure, trip flights to and from Bangkok, Pudong is TG663/TG662, Bangkok from Phuket flights is TG217/TG218, Bangkok Airport directly go transit corridor (transfer), follow signs to GATE no. 7 to the connecting flights, as long as the domestic aviation see flight indicates that the screen, above all flight registration tips for mouth, don't worry.

Due to travel to Phuket aircraft may turn and two domestic passengers, airport will you post some labels, the difference between different passengers.

About the weather: hear about Thailand 5-October is the rainy season, this time 6 days indeed met 2 rain, but rain is Indy Thailand, overall weather is fine, the temperature is moderate, with Shanghai wind slowly, I feel very comfortable.

Travel agents: local has a lot of travel agents (travel agent or travel information), but are not big, not like domestic tour operators have so many facade, small travel agent only one shop, the outside is covered with a tourist destination, as other people, their reputation or can (I find the OCEAN BLUE), the money paid in full after the General will write a shield with PAID receipt for you, based on the above time to escort you.

Scheduled local tour must offer the best advance look at bargaining will know. Finally on Todd PP Island tour price is 1200B, SIMON CABARET price is 620B (probably because I live in southern KATA).

About CLUB MED: at present a total of 125 CLUBMED world holiday village, with its headquarters in France, in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives, Japan has, however, the Chinese have not, maybe the reason choosing this holiday village is because he's "one price for the whole package", including the Airport pick-up, three meals a day deluxe buffet and free entertainment in the village.

Located on KATA Beach Phuket CLUBMED, compared to other next to the many hotels near the sea, he has been very close to the sea, separated only by a small road, go past only need 5 minutes and KATA Beach visitors rarely, beach is relatively clean. Holiday village room are 1-3/f, room, the worst is one of the "superior room", the room was very small, only 23 square, just good, you can see the sea. Holiday free activities such as swimming, archery, tennis, squash, table tennis, think the best thing is you can take you a day to sea snorkeling for free, hotel will give you a mask and foot Web, snorkeling locations in coral island (CORAL ISLAND), 9: 30 in the morning, the snorkeling time 45 minutes, 12: 30 return to hotel, if you wish to participate in a sense every day,Feel good, you can see a lot of fish. CLUBMED resort is suitable for families and those who just want to relax and rest for travellers, if you like busy, or should select PATONG Beach near the hotel, the price is also a great selection range, CLUBMED call TAXI or car to PATONG Beach TUTU is 250-300B, KATA nearby there are also some business, and is no way than PATONG.

About SIMON: Phuket renyao performance (SIMON CABARET) from PATONG closer, there are two VIP and General, VIP's top position in General and middle position, however an intermediate corridor side seat more dangerous, easily renyao "invasion".

The General Council after a reservation has a car to pick up, but remember the car number, performing a day only renyao 19: 30 and 21: 30 two field, this time we booked the latter field, because the hotel provides a free dinner from 19: 15 20 began, the car: 20 minutes to pick up, arrives just see a field after the performances out of their collective renyao and audience to take pictures. Show time one hour in a little bit more, showing that States cultural dance, lighting, background, music is great, if you've never seen renyao performances, or worth watching. Photographing general tip 20B, no matter how pretty ugly, prices are the same, but if you want to touch on the sensitive parts, Goblin generally give 100-150B.

About PP: this is not selected on the PP Island accommodation (although many people have recommended), and is booked ONE DAY TOUR PP, SPEED BOAT, price is 1200B, itinerary including MAYA BAY, PILEY COVE, VIKING CAVE, PP Island LUNCH, MONKEY ISLAND BEACH and KHAI NOK.

If you select a tour, recommendations or speedboat, slow boat too long, the speedboat morning 9 a.m. from the pier, approximately 1 hour you can reach one of spots, about 4 points returns, speedboat driving time has not yet make people sick, but stopped as waft of seawater a bit uncomfortable, generally have a free ice water, drinks and cookies, snorkeling mask is free, but some because there are a lot of people, you can let him water leakage change, foot Web (FIN) General departure terminals available on loan (100B), personally think that there is no necessary. One thing to remind that on MAYA BAY is the additional fee, tour guide said, not per person 200B Beach to stay on the ship, the ships to panic because they feel so finally pay on the beach, is actually a very small beach, then feel a bit after slaughter. MAYA BAY and PILEY COVE can into the water, the water is clear, there is the crystal blue-General, the whole trip was the best place. VIKING CAVE and MONKEY BEACH is on board, lunch and take the gold is in PP Island eating something General, afternoon activities is in KHAI NOK ISLAND (egg Island), a small island, you can go pick shells. If you want to go BAMBOO and other several island, preferably in the PP Island live 1 to 2 nights.

On Phuket's MASSAGE: MASSAGE more somewhat and China's salon, generally have THAI/FOOT/OIL MASSAGE, price in HOUR, feeling 250B-300B/or OIL MASSAGE comfortable, Hotel SPA prices are more expensive, typically 300 yuan.

About souvenirs: Phuket has a wide variety of souvenirs to make necklace shell bracelets, Sapphire, craft candle, cashew nuts, dried fruit, this time went shopping at PATONG's two OCEAN PLAZA, a bit like China's Department store, or choose to buy the cashew nut cake, 50B a box, is to use candles made of petal gift box, usually 100-250B, original thought airport and then take a look, then regret not buying in Phuket, airport duty-free shop the same prices are 2-3 times, and cannot be a counter-offer.

The last point is also remind in Phuket shopping should dare to make a counter-offer, offer you 1/3 or so to see if he can give you the BEST PRICE.