The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an annual event held during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. During this time, local residents of Chinese ancestry observe a ten-day vegetarian or vegan diet for spiritual cleansing and merit-making. Sacred rituals are performed at various Chinese s
Attracting over five million visitors a year, Phuket, off the southern tip of Thailand, is the nation's most popular beach destination for its balance of tourist amenities and authentic Thai experiences. These sites, shops and restaurants are not to be missed. Shopping You might associate shopping
The calm waters of this port were discovered by the Spanish in the early 16th century as a safe haven for trading ships during typhoons. It is a peninsula on the northern shore of Mindoro Island, with some 42 kilometers of rugged coastline. The area abounds with stunning white beaches, tall cliff
If you enjoy sailing, you can set up a yacht tour around the coast with a picnic and stop at one of the beaches and coral coves around the island of Mindoro. Sail out of the cove to one of the many commercial beaches to go diving — Mindoro is famous for its stunning coral gardens, the shallow wate
The port and the island offer plenty to occupy your time. Beaches are scattered along the coast, but only some of them are accessible by road. You may want to: Take the outboard dinghy to picnic at one of the deserted beaches that are inaccessible by road Sail the yacht around the coast to Whi
