PATONG
Patong has been a Tourist Hub since the late 1970’s when it was just bamboo huts and hippy backpackers. It has grown up substantially since those days and now boasts luxury malls, cruise ships & a world renown 24/hr nightlife. Yet Patong somehow still retains its charm.
![patong-beach-4](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/patong-beach-4-1024x632.jpg)
If you plan on visiting Patong, be sure to enjoy the things that only Patong can offer. Here is Lofty’s top 10 List:
- Jungceylon
![jungceylon-phuket](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/jungceylon-phuket-1-1024x631.jpg)
- Central Festival
![PATONG CENTRAL FESTIVAL](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-29-at-1.47.02-PM-1024x540.png)
- Banzaan Market
![Patong Fruit Market](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-29-at-4.16.23-PM-1024x528.png)
- Bangla Raod
There is also many great beaches in and around Patong which often get overlooked:
- Freedom Beach
![freedom beach view](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/freedom-beach-viewpoint.jpg)
- Merlin Beach
![merlin beach](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/merlin-beach-1024x768.jpg)
- Tri-Trang Beach
![Tri Trang restaurant](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-29-at-4.40.41-PM-1024x637.png)
- Paradise Beach
![Paradise beach](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-29-at-4.49.51-PM-1024x617.png)
Restaurants
- Sunset View Restaurant
![Sunset View Restaurant](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-29-at-5.07.34-PM-1024x636.png)
- Rustic
![Rust](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/Rustic-Patong-1024x538.jpg)
- Da Moreno Pizza
![Doreno Pizza Patong](https://websites.365villas.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2019/05/doreno-1024x576.jpg)
Other Areas to Explore
Phuket Old Town – 20 minute drive from Patong. Best to go after the sun sets.
Cafe Del Mar – 15 mins from Patong. World Class beach club & restaurant
Maximum Fitness & Hero Gym – For the fitness junkies, Hero is clean and new, maximum is a little more basic but with more equipment and activities.
Lofty Recommended places to stay:
The Deck
Vista Villas
Hassippi Villa