In the northwestern part of Phuket is one of the most famous beaches of the island - Mai Khao. It gained its popularity not at all for the beauty of the sandy strip of land or even for the crystal clear turquoise water, although this, of course, is there. The fact is that Mai Khao smoothly turns into the small Nai Yang beach, which is located very close to the airport. From here you can clearly see planes landing and taking off towards the sea, passing just over the heads of spellbound tourists!
How to get to the beach with planes?
Mai Khao Beach is located within the National Park. For a long time it was closed to visitors. Tourists were not allowed here because of the turtles. Every year they crawl ashore to lay eggs in the warm sand of Mai Khao. Animals are extremely shy, so Thais try to provide them with peace and quiet. Recently, Mai Khao was opened to the public, but it remained uncrowded. So how do you get to the beach with planes?
- The road to it passes through the hotel territory, so if you decide to come here by car, you will have to leave it in the parking lot.
- From here to Nai Yang Beach you need to walk about 500 m along the most ordinary Thai road. Along the way you will come across small stalls with drinks, food and souvenirs.
- Another option is to ride a motorbike through Mai Khao. In this case, there is practically no need to walk, since the road leads to the beach itself.
How to take an Instagram photo on Mai Khao with an airplane in the background?
So, let's start with the fact that planes don't land all the time. Sometimes the interval between landings can be more than half an hour. If you came here solely to take beautiful photos with a plane taking off in the background, it is better to look at the takeoff and landing schedule in advance. While there is no plane, you can choose a convenient location and “stake out” this place, because there are a lot of people who want to take photos on Mai Khao. While waiting for the plane, put all your personal belongings in a bag. This is necessary in order to protect them from the cloud of sand that a passing plane will certainly raise. It is worth considering other nuances:
Nai Yang Beach has one more nuance. Flying over the sandy shore, the majestic Boeing lifts a cloud of sand into the sky. This is a little unpleasant, but photographs taken on the Phuket beach nullify this small misunderstanding.
Mai Khao is not the only beach worthy of your attention. To get to know other equally interesting places, you should book an excursion with SVOI TRAVEL . We will offer you a lot of interesting options and select the ideal solutions for your holiday on the amazing island of Phuket!
