Phuket Trip - 2nd Day (part II)

Ok, let’s continue with the city tour on day two. The time was already 1.20pm when we left Phuket Snake Farm to our next ‘pit stop’ which is the Kinnaree elephant camp.

ATVs for rent

Phuket Snake Farm & Kinnaree Elephant Camp were both located in Phuket Entertainment Park, and among other exciting places & activities available here are the Phuket Monkey School, Phuket Shooting Range as well as Paint Ball & ATV riding (for those who are more adventurous). Because of time constraint, i only managed the elephant ride.

My first time to try elephant trekking and the 30 minutes ride, crossing through river and rubber plantation was simply an amazing experience.

With the driver


Feeling top of the world hahaha..

Our next stop was to the Chalong temple, also well known as Wat Chalong. It is the largest of the many temples in Phuket and also the most visited. It is a big place with at least 5-6 temples around including the main temple, with statues of monks inside. The surroundings was so calm, quiet & peaceful, you can see people come to pray, to apply gold leaf on the statues, to light incense and candles, etc.

The tallest temple

Inside the temple


Inside another temple

After a good 40 minutes wandering around the temples, we move on to our next destination, which is the infamous Methee Cashew Nut factory. In the factory, we were shown the processes of producing various cashew nuts based products. But the best part was the ‘tasting session’ where we get to try out almost all the products on sale..before decided which one to buy. Yummy yummy.. There were so ‘yummy’ indeed, we ended up spending more than RM100 each buying those products haha.. Btw, the prices are very reasonable and worth it since you are getting fresh and ‘high quality’ products.

Peeling cashew nuts must be done manually

Our last destination for the day was a visit to Gems Gallery Phuket, the world’s biggest jewellery store. Upon arrival we were treated with a welcome drink before we proceed to the amphitheatre for a short video clip presentation. Right after that we were brought to the main gallery, where you can find all kind of jewellery, everything in diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, topaz, beautiful pearls as well as gold & silver. On the way to the gallery we passed by the section where goldsmiths were at work. The girls in our group were busy looking for jewellery for themselves. I bought a white gold pendant for my mom.

Gems Gallery, Phuket


The lobby

After a long fun filled day, we finally made our way back to the hotel around 5pm. While the rest of the group headed straight back to the hotel, me & Mr Jun decided to stopped by a massage centre to treat ourselves with a 2 hours full body massage to freshen up our tired body. The masseur was so good, the air-conditioned room was clean and nicely decorated, and the surroundings aroma was indeed very relaxing & refreshing. Its only cost me RM50 for the entire 2 hours session. Can’t get enuff of this..Owyess!!

L-R: GuRaNgAk, Boy, Jacq, Jun & Izzan

We were back to the hotel room at around 8pm, get some rest before picking up where we left off last night..clubbing la apa lagi hehehe!! For the rest of the night, i leave it to your ‘wild’ imagination ukk..ukk..

Ok, here i are some already censored photos to share with you guys..


Where's my Jumbo?


Parking Lots


Oh my God..worry my Jumbo will slip hahaha..


View from top of the tallest temple


Side view


One of the temples in Chalong Wat

To be continued..

Phuket Trip - 2nd Day (part I)

Had a good night sleep last night (nothing to do with the encounter with ‘ladyboys’ okay). It was so good that I skipped breakfast at the hotel coffee shop. It was a City Tour for us on the 2nd day in Phuket. Accompanied by Mrs Tan, the ever FFP (friendly, funny & pretty) tour guide of ours, the tour around Phuket was simply awesome and funtastic. I believe everyone had a great time.

I managed to catch a white eagle


Welcome to Phuket

Our first stop for the day was the Karon View Point and after about 15 minutes drive along winding roads, we reached the most visited viewing point in Phuket. The scenery from the top is so kewl, overlooking Kata Noi, Kata beach & Karon beach at the north. We spent a good 20 minutes relishing the moment at the top while sipping our chill young coconut drinks. Owyess..

Stairs to the summit


Kata Noi (the small island), Kata beach
& Karon beach at the background

Next stop was the snake farm located in the Phuket Shooting Range compound. We were shown and briefed on the various kinds of snakes and reptiles before the 30 minutes finale show..the infamous Phuket Cobra Show. We get the rare chance to pet a living cobra, have a close look at its teeth and most of all, witness the ‘death kiss’ with a King Cobra by the performer during the show. I called that ‘A Kiss Before Dying’ hahaha..

I catched a python too..


Do NOT disturb..the King is resting


Feeding frogs to the giant


Do not afraid..it won't bite.
It's not lunch time yet

We spent about 1 terrifying hour inside the snake farm, and in the end, it turned out to be a very educational visit. At least now i know what not to do when come face to face with a cobra hehehe..

For the next couple of stop, i will save them for my next entry. My bolster is calling me now..it's time for bed. Gudnite peeps..

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure haha..

These are no toys i tell you


Some of the 'snake lovers' hehehe..


The 'Ring of Death'

Look into my eyes..you will see
What you mean to me..


Say 'Ow'..Oww..!!

Say "yeah'..Yeahh..!!


Kiss Kiss..


The venomous fangs


Play time..

The girl was so 'deym' hungry she ate the snake

'Play-play' time..


The King Cobra

Who's the Boss??

The Death Kiss..chup chup.!!


To be continue...

Phuket Trip - 1st day

The 5D4N trip to Phuket (Thailand’s largest island), also known as the Pearl of the Andaman Sea was great. Although it was a bit too long some might say, but i think it was okay since we have ample time to venture every corner of Patong town, plus, sufficient time for us to do our shopping at a very relaxing & comfortable pace.

Bird eye view of Phuket island

In Phuket, only the motobike's driver need to wear helmet

The Royal Paradise Hotel was the place we stay. It’s a four star hotel located within the vicinity of Patong town. We spent the first day just lazing around town since it was already 5.30pm when we reached hotel.

Royal Paradise Hotel

Weather in Phuket is about the same as in Malaysia. Other than the language and the 1 hour time difference (GMT +7), everything looks & feels pretty much the same. Patong town is not as developed as most cities in Malaysia although they do have one big & beautiful shopping mall, the Jungceylon.

Reaching Patong just before dusk gave us the chance to witness the ‘transformation’ of Patong town..from the ‘quiet & innocent’ look streets (daytime), to a ‘live & loud’ streets (night time). It was so happening you can see thousands of ‘sunburnt’ tourist patronizing the many bars & clubs. There were pubs with live bands if you are into live music as well as those with DJs spinning house music..all night long.

Encounter with ‘ladyboy’ dressing up like ‘divas’ trying to lure customers along the streets is a common scene here. If you come to Phuket and ask ‘where can i find ladyboys?’, the answer is ‘they will find you!’ hahaha.. Just look for a tall and pretty girl with large breasts, it is a big chance she is a ladyboy..kekeke.

With the 'over-friendly' ladyboys

Oh Oww..kamu ketahuan!!

All i can say is nightlife scene in Phuket is very much ‘alive & kickin’..and it was only our FIRST night out hehe..

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure hehe..

With 'Lucky' the Golden Retriever

The room


Muay Thai contender


You read it right.. 10-50% discount hahaha..


Bought some shirts


Inside Jungceylon


One of the many night clubs


Our first dinner


Foot massage after a long tiring day


To be continue...