Phuket in September

When its raining cats and dogs, why not spend some quality time with the world’s cutest and the largest land animals? Phuket is home to an elephant sanctuary and paying a visit to Thailand’s best one can surely be an unusual experience to cherish. The sanctuary is quite open but when you are playing around with the elephants and having fun washing them, rain wouldn’t be a bother. The sanctuary is home to some amazing people-friendly elephants who just love to get wet.

Jungceylon is an entertainment center that has something for every kind of traveler, irrespective of age group. This shopping mall has plenty to offer ranging from all budget fashion brands and world-class restaurants to lively bowling alleys and action-packed entertainment sections. This shopping mall turns to be a great spot to visit for those visiting with families and kids, giving them an opportunity to spend some quality time with each other. This spot makes sure that Phuket never leads you to boredom!

A perfect spot to make the best use of time and space, Aquaria is the biggest aquarium in entire Thailand where sightseeing and education go hand in hand. Sitting in the heart of Phuket, Aquaria is the location that unfolds the mysteries of the underwater world and gives you a chance to befriend the vibrant marine life. The aquarium is home to around 25,000 different species of beautiful and awe-inspiring underwater life, just living their lives in their habitat. The aquarium is usually a perfect escape for those who are traveling with their little ones to Phuket and wish to avoid the September rains.

If you are a history aficionado, Phuket is literally heaven on earth for you. There are innumerable museums that cover the floors of this island nation and leaves no stone unturned to impress the visitors. These museums happen to be the ideal locations to understand and gain knowledge about the rich culture and the deeply rooted yet interesting history of Phuket. Be it the mansions from the colonial era, the Mining museum or the Thalang National Museum, Phuket is one fascinating place to be at, even if there’s a cloudburst outside.

Thailand is known for offering some of the most delectable and mouth-watering cuisines in the world. What is better than taking some skill and some centuries-old recipes to bring the Thai flavors back in the homeland for your friends and families. The Thai flavors are a perfect blend of salty, sour, and spicy which offers nothing less than a carnival on the tongue. The cooking classes in Phuket not only include witnessing the chef perform but also have your involvement in a market tour to buy fresh produce and then cooking your own meals. The best part about this is trying the Thai food that you made on your own!

Phuket is known for its dazzling and glittering nightlife and the cabaret show describes this the best. The most famous one takes place in Patong and is named Simon Cabaret. Another one of the popular shows that many like to witness, both locals and tourists, is Samkong. The shows are always fun and the bright costumes of performers make the entire stage look colorful which is a treat for the eyes. This show surely makes one forget about the rain pouring down outside.

Getting a Thai massage when in Phuket is a must, without any shadow of a doubt. With the light sounds of raindrops as your background music, the fragrance of aromatic essential oils filling up space, and the relaxing massages taking away all sorts of tension and stress, spa treatment in Phuket does sound pretty enticing to many. There is an extensive number of massage and beauty treatments that the island nation has to offer, thus making the vacation to Phuket during monsoons completely worth it.

Also named as the Hungry Ghost Festival in many parts of the town, Por Tor Festival is one of the most significant festivities for the ethnic Chinese residing in this destination. The festival takes place on the very first day of the waxing moon in the 7th month of the Chinese Calendar which is either late August or early September. Hundreds and hundreds of specially made food, candles, and fragrant flowers are offered on altars to the ancestors of the Chinese ethnic groups. This colorful and vibrant festival can either be enjoyed in the Seng Tek Bel Shrine which is located on the Phuket Road or the Ranong Road. The former Shrine is where the biggest celebration of the festival takes place around the whole week. The must-attend celebrations of this festival surely include the lion dance, live concerts, merit-making ceremony, and the vibrant shows.