Phuket Fantasea Show

Location: 99 Moo 3, Kamala Beach | Kathu, Kamala, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Website: http://www.phuket-fantasea.com

This is another must visit place for those who come to Phuket. At first I'm not sure whether this is another successful marketing gimmick that has everyone come over here. Ticket is consider expensive for me, and it is inclusive of a buffet dinner. After talking with a new found friend from Singapore whom has see the show, I finally agree to give it a try. Someone was picking us from the hotel.

It is advisable to get the ticket earlier. However, since it was Monday and non peak season, we able to get the ticket without much problem. Once we reached the place, it's still early and we are able to take photos and sight seeing inside the compound.

Once entered the main door, there is a colorful monument welcoming everyone. As usual, this would be lot of people queuing to get a photo out of it. It would be better if one can come earlier (also depending on the time the van come to pick up), as there are few "shops" with different concept waiting for their guest. You could take your time to hop from one another.

Another attraction here is white tiger. Just follow the signboard and at the end of the tour, you would able to see few white tigers strolling around at their compound. I would say the tiger is pretty active, and properly kept. We thought this was another gimmick, till we saw the real tiger before exiting the shop. Pretty amaze with it, and there wasn't any additional charges for this.

There will be some staff dressed colorfully, playing some stuff welcoming the tourist. All in all, most important they bear a smile on their face welcoming the guest. This is far cry from ......... you know what I mean .......

This is what I meant, there are many shops decorated with their own theme to welcome the guest. One can visit and looking at the specialty of each shop. Most of the time, it is selling souvenirs and especially good for the little one. Myself quite like the concept over here, colorful and it does attract my daughter attraction.

This is known as "Palace of the Elephants", the place where the Fantasea Show is shown. Though it is free seating, but still the ticket has printed the Gate that one need to get through. The gate will only be opened about half an hour before the show start. All guest are not allow to bring in their gadget which could capture any moment of the show, be it the smartphone, video recorder, camera etc. There is a special counter where all guest could keep their belonging before entering. You will be given with a token, and once the show is over back to the counter to reclaim back your belonging. Pretty safe and worry not. Everyone is PROHIBITED taking any video clips or photos during the show.

At this compound, one could see the elephants and even can take a ride on it. Extra charge is applicable to ride the elephant.

This grand building is the place where the buffet dinner is hosted. It is a huge place inside it. I would suggest to come in early to have your dinner, before the crowd starting coming in. It would be pretty havoc if it is full house, especially you are bringing your kid together. There are 2 main places serving the foods, one at each end. Make sure you are sufficiently full and continue your visit within the compound before the show start.