Lonely Planet’s Pocket Phuket is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Relax on the perfect beaches of the Similan Islands, marvel at the Big Buddha and explore the culture of Phuket’s old town; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Phuket and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Phuket: - Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout - Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests - Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots - Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices - Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss - Convenient pull-out Phuket map, plus over 20 colour neighbourhood maps - User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time - Covers Phuket Town, Hat Patong, Hat Karon, Hat Kata, Rawai, Hat Kamala, Hat Surin, Ao Bang Thao, Thalang, Northern Beaches and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Phuket, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Phuket with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.