Chalong Bay
Chalong is a large bay with a pier, which is the most important starting point for diving and fishing trips from Phuket.
The pier is a good place to charter boats for fishing trips, scuba diving or snorkeling in neighboring islands.
Chalong Bay does not have a great beach for swimming because of the mud and the large number of boats moored here.
Just inland is Chalong traffic circle. This area is popular with expatriates living in Phuket and there are some good restaurants and bars nearby.
Friendship Beach
Just south of Chalong, there are several low-key and quiet beach bungalows of friendship, which is also known as Mittrapap beach. The beach is not as good as it is muddy at low tide. However, the wonderful views of the bay and the bar at Friendship Beach Resort is a beautiful place to cocktails at sunset by the pool.
Chalong area is home to many tour operators, airlines, leisure fishing charters big game, diving schools, you can easily organize trips or excursions. There are also herbal sauna, yoga classes and a Reiki center in the area of Chalong Circle.
Phuket Zoo is located in the Chalong area. There are some delicious and inexpensive seafood restaurants along the beachfront with views of the charming bay. These can be found either along the road past Phuket Zoo or just to the south at Chalong Pier.
