Promthep Cape is southernmost spot of Phuket Island. Cape has a beautiful view of Andaman Sea and part of Phuket, so this place is often called an observation deck and people come here to meet sunsets. We did exactly same, first time we came here just at sunset and we liked place very much at once, second time we came here already in daytime to look at Promthep Cape in daylight.
But Promthep is not only an observation point, Promthep is much more!
Promthep is also about interesting monuments and sights, stunning views and a short hiking route leading to very nose of cape. panoramic views from this observation deck are not as grand as views you might get from Big Buddha Temple or Karon Kata Lookout, but what you see from Promthepa is undoubtedly worthy of separate attention, these views are brightest, most colorful and one of most picturesque in Phuket.
A visit to Promthep, we, with all confidence, recommend everyone who has chosen for his vacation on Island of Phuket.
Conventionally, Promthep can be called a kind of complex and is divided into two levels, upper, which is a large and ennobled area with its monuments and attractions, and lower, which is essentially giving way to sea cape Promthep.
In front of entrance to observation deck is equipped with free parking, there is a separate area for motorcycles. In stalls and fixed pavilions sell souvenirs, clothing and footwear, beach accessories and beauty products. Prices are at least twice as high as for same goods on Island. Gasoline is sold in glass liquor bottles. Makashnahs offer pan-Asian cuisine, and there are several fruit counters. Price tags in cafes and restaurants are also overpriced.
How to get to Promthep Cape
- On a moped, on a car, you can do it yourself
In Thailand it is very common to rent mopeds and cars, as well as to move around Islands on them. Renting a bike usually costs 200-300 baht per day, depending on model of bike and its characteristics. Car rental costs from 1000 baht per day. From Patong, Kata, Karon to Cape Promthep is about 20-25 minutes by moped. We rode a moped from our hotel in Patong Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa about 25-30 minutes.
- By cab or tuk-tuk
You can come to Promthep Cape by tuk-tuk or cab, in which case you better find other people to go with you, as prices will start from 600 baht one way, depending on place from which you go.
- As part of sightseeing tour
In Phuket you can get to Promthep Cape as part of a sightseeing tour of Island. This option is suitable for those who are afraid to rent a moped or any other transport. disadvantage of this method is that you will be limited in time on cape.
- On public transport
In this case you have to walk about 2 km.
From Patong, Karon or Kata Beach take a bus -songteo, fare is about 40-50 baht and go to Phuket Town. Then you change to a bus with inscription Phuket – Rawai – Nai Harn. You will need to go all way to Rawai beach and at end of it get off before you reach beach Nai Harn. Then turn left and go in direction of beach Janui. beach is about 1,5 km away. After Yanui Beach turn left up hill and walk another 500 meters. This is ascent to Promthep cape.
Promthep Cape – best viewpoint in Phuket
Yes, and it’s true, in my humble opinion, Promthep Cape is best viewpoint in Phuket. There is a lot of space here, you can take a leisurely stroll, especially in evening when there is no scorching sun, and watch sunset. Yes, there are not a lot of people here too, but where is not enough people in Phuket? This is most popular Island for holidays in Thailand Chinese, as usual, go in droves, while other tourists in small groups and couples.
Entrance to Promthep Cape is free, so you can come here more than once, especially if you stay on beaches near it.
Only a small fraction of tourists dare to walk down promontory to sea, so if you want some privacy, you’ll love this walk. We took this path when we came to Promthep first time, at sunset, it was not hot, so walk was easy. You have to go down by a small path, it is not very comfortable in some places.
But you’ll see Promthep cape and surrounding territory as you go down.
Agree, views are very beautiful! Most people, pretty much everyone, stand up there. I recommend you not to be lazy and to walk around cape to sea.
On way you will meet some pebble houses and they say you can build your own pyramid from pebbles and make a wish.
At sunset you can take great pictures, as long as it is sunset.
As you can see, there are no crowds of tourists, you can enjoy silence and watch sun set into Andaman Sea. We didn’t realize how quickly time had passed and it was pitch darkness and we had to walk back up to Promthep with a flashlight in hand.
If you do not want to go down to sea, you can find something to see at top of mountain. Many tourists come here just for beautiful view of sea and small Islands, and did not notice that observation deck also has an altar, around which you can see a lot of elephants of different sizes.
There is also an active lighthouse and the Krom Luang Chumphon Monument.
In general, tourists come to Promtep Cape, slowly walk back and forth along the beautiful street, stopping from time to time to take beautiful pictures.
Conclusion – Promthep Cape is a must visit if you vacation in Phuket. It really is a very peaceful and beautiful place where you can spend a couple of hours relaxing.