Phuket
Rank: 
Top 1000
Top 1000Wonder Type: Natural
Country: Thailand
Best of: Island
Description:
Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailand's Indian Ocean coastline 862 kilometres south of Bangkok. Phuket formerly derived its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colourful history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign trader's ship logs. [More Details]
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