- Phuket or Vietnam - where are the best beaches?
- Diving
- Entertainment
- Iconic and historical landmarks
For some time now, Southeast Asia has firmly entered the lives of many Russians, who now cannot imagine their vacation without the golden coast of some Asian resort. Phuket or Vietnam, usually this is not the question, because it is difficult to compare the whole country and a separate Thai resort.
But you can try to look at them through the eyes of a tourist who for the first time makes a choice between two important tourist destinations. The focus of the future traveler is most often beaches, entertainment, attractions, sports. How will Asian resorts please the guest?
Phuket or Vietnam - where are the best beaches?
Phuket Island has many beaches, large and small, super comfortable and wild. The best areas for sunbathing and swimming are located in the western part on the shores of the Andaman Sea. The first place is at Bang Tao Beach, which is called Laguna Beach in the American manner. It is a vacation spot for people whose names appear regularly on Forbes magazine lists.
The most popular and democratic beach is Patong, which is known not so much for daytime as for nighttime entertainment and fun. On the eastern coast of Phuket there is only one place for sunbathing, the infrastructure in this part of the island is not developed, but the guests are provided with privacy and silence. Fans of Renee Zellweger can head to Nai Yang Beach, where the cult girl movie "Bridget Jones's Diary" was filmed.
For individual tourists, it becomes a real discovery that Vietnam has beautiful beaches with developed infrastructure and all kinds of entertainment. Some areas are covered with white sand, others - with small pebbles, some offer an active nightlife, others are practically deserted. One of the most picturesque beaches - Langko, it is located in the central part of the country, it is convenient to relax here with children, because of the gentle descent into the water and shallow depth.
Diving
The convenient location has allowed Phuket to take over the duties of the main diving center in Thailand. Many schools and rental offices, interesting landscapes, popular dive sites - all this can be found in its resorts. From here, divers of the highest level go to the Similan Islands, where unearthly landscapes and an insidious underwater current await them.
The level of diving in Vietnam is quite decent, and at very affordable prices. The coastal water area pleases with an abundance of corals and all kinds of exotic marine life, such as barracudas, cuttlefish and clown fish. The most famous diving sites are Nha Trang and Phu Quoc Island.
Entertainment
Phuket offers hundreds of options for excursions to natural monuments and beautiful sites. You can go explore the local small islands or ride elephants through the wild jungle. From exotic entertainment, monkey and snake shows, trips to a crocodile farm are popular, bright impressions await tourists after visiting the Botanical Garden and the Orchid Garden.
In Vietnam, like in Phuket, you can ride elephants, visit a crocodile sanctuary or a restaurant where snakes are mainly on the menu. This country has its own tourist zest - Ku-Chi, such an interesting name was given to the famous partisan tunnels.
Iconic and historical landmarks
Phuket stands out from other islands in Thailand with a large number of monuments of history and religion. The focus of the guests is the Big Buddha and the temple complex located on the slopes. Another popular attraction is Wat Chalong, a temple complex that includes the following sites: a monastery; beautiful temple building; amazing pagodas; elaborate park; statues, small sculptures in the park.
There are many religious buildings in Vietnamese cities, the capital of the country, Hanoi, is especially famous for them. In the town of Da Nang, you can see pagodas decorated with unique statues. Vietnam also has its own, the most famous Buddha, he is in Phan Thiet and received the name of the Reclining Buddha.
Comparison of only a few positions shows how significant the difference is between the resorts of Thailand, in particular Phuket, and Vietnam. There are differences in beaches, sea activities, but the most important ones relate to historical and cultural monuments, as well as natural beauty. Therefore, Phuket must be chosen by guests from the west who:
- dream of relaxing on the most luxurious beaches;
- love diving and dream of leveling up;
- respect for Buddhist culture.
Traveling in Vietnam will be more interesting for tourists who:
- want to see oriental exoticism in all its glory;
- love elephant rides;
- interested in the events of the Vietnam War.
