SAPHAN HIN, FROM DAWN TO DUSK One of Phuket’s most scenic venues and a long-time favorite of locals can be enjoyed from the early mornings until the last rays of sunshine hit the island. Saphan Hin is a public park located on
Hin, where the sea meets the town.
There are few coffee shops as well
the southern end of Phuket Town and
The natural beauty of the golden sun
that start their day early and serve hot
is known for hosting a fair share of
reflecting on the water surface will
baked pastries alongside nice cups of
local events. Whether it is an official
provide you with a serene and calm
coffee or tea.
celebration for the Thai Royal Family,
vibe, perfect to kick off the day.
a big concert or even the start and
Once full, head down to the Pavilion
finish line of a marathon, all can be
After observing the sunrise and filling
of Admiral HRH Prince of Chumphon,
seen at Saphan Hin Park. But Saphan
your lungs with fresh oxygen, you
known as Sadej Tia, which is open
Hin is much more than just a venue to
will find two Kanom Jeen shops,
for both Thai and foreigners to
welcome events, it can simply be the
serving traditional Thai breakfast in
pay their respect. Sadej Tia is the
perfect place for a fine day visit as well.
Saphan Hin. Kanom Jeen are white
‘Father of the Royal Thai Navy’ and
rice noodles, served with a variety of
one of HM King Rama V’s son. It is
Starting off in the morning, Saphan Hin
curries to choose from, and include
quite common for fishermen, Navy
is certainly the best place to catch the
side dishes such as boiled eggs, Ho
officials and employees working in
first glimpses at Phuket’s sunrise. For
Mok (a spicy steamed fish in coconut
the naval industry to carry an amulet
the early birds, you should seize the
milk paste wrapped in Pandan leaves),
representing Sadej Tia, which they
opportunity to visit the cape of Saphan
spicy fish cake and fried chicken.
believe will protect them.
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