A small peninsula on the south of the island, an ideal sunset spot.
Promthep Cape is mentioned repeatedly, it’s a stop on most tours, boat trips and there are a lot of photographs of it on the wall in restaurants – one of those ‘must-see’ places. Promthep Cape (or Laem Promthep) is the most southernly, south-western point on Phuket and it refers to the rocky peninsula that juts out to sea. Surrounding the cape are some small islands
We almost didn’t go as we had limited time in Rawai and the first day the weather wasn’t great. However, we were glad we made the effort to get there on our last evening.
It had been a beautiful sunny day so the sky was blue and conditions ideal, we organised the free shuttle bus from the Vijiit Resort. We arrived in a car park surrounded by little shops and stalls and some steps. When walking up you are greeted by the most amazing natural, rugged coastline with views all around.
We walked to the left to the elephant shrine to Lord Brahma where hundreds of elephant statues, bells and candles stood. Elephants are a symbol of wealth and prosperity to Buddhists and they can come here to get a blessing.
Further up is a statue to Admiral HRH Prince of Chumphon or ‘Father of the Thai Navy’ and a lighthouse which is also a little museum, although shut when we were there. It stands in remembrance to the navy and this area also acts as an observation deck with views over the cape.
We walked around with only a handful of other people taking in the beauty of the place. Pre-COVID this was a tourist bus stop so hoards of people on package tours would arrive at sunset, it was pretty special to be there when it’s so quiet.
We wandered down to the restaurant on the hill Bukito for a sundowner and a prime sunset spot. They have lots of photo opportunities set up like the stairs that lead to nowhere (seem to be popular in Phuket!), the heart seats and peaceful tables and chairs with uninterrupted views to watch the sun go down.
We saw the sky change colour and the sun drop a bit but unfortunately it clouded up so we didn’t get the ‘perfect’ sunset but it was beautiful all the same and we were glad we made the effort. An ideal spot before heading to Rawai Fish Market for dinner.
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