Phuket rank hill. Viewpoints and viewing platforms in Phuket

From Rang Hill there are beautiful views of Phuket Town, beaches and the still pristine green hills of the island. At the top there are several cafes and restaurants with excellent views. There is also a small lawn, swings and awnings that protect from the sun and rain. The benches are located just right so that you can sit and admire the views. The top of this observation deck is pleasant both in the morning and in the evening. In the morning there is practically no one, it is cool, quiet and cozy. And if you are lucky, you can catch and feed the monkeys during the day. Here they are the worst thing the indigenous people can eat. In the evening, Rang Hill is filled with loving couples who come here to coo and look at the lights of the night Phuket from above. Rang Hill is turning into a romantic date spot.

Since this Phuket observation deck is located in Phuket Town, I would recommend combining its visit with a visit to the old part of Phuket Town, Romani Street, the Tai Hua Museum and the old mansions of the “Tin Barons” built in the Chinese-Portuguese style. Which conceal many stories that have not yet been told.

Three stories that Rank Hill can tell.

1. Story one. Phraya Rassada;

2. The second story. The history of Phuket as seen from Rang Hill;

3. Story Three. The history of Rang Hill itself;

Story one. Phraya Seedling.

Besides the monkeys and beautiful views, there is a statue of a very interesting person on Rang Hill. Named Phraya Rassada. Several places in Phuket are named after him, for example there is Rassada Pir and there is also a small street named after him and several other places. And it’s not for nothing that his name was immortalized on the Island. Because he did a lot for the island. In fact, you could write a whole separate article about it. Some believe that Phraya Rassada was the governor of Phuket, but this is not entirely accurate. He was the governor of Trang Province during the reign of Rama V. and assistant governor of Phuket. But he was never the governor of Phuket. Phraya Rassada was Chinese by origin from the Fujian province, which is interesting in itself. And he spoke 4 Chinese dialects, since as a child he traveled a lot with his father around China. His real Chinese name was Kosimbi Naranong. And in Thailand, as governor, he received the name Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahison Phakdi. He received this name from Rama V. In addition to 4 dialects of Chinese, Phraya Rassada spoke Hindu, Maliya (Malaysian), and English. And the last thing he learned was Thai. Moreover, being the governor of the Thai province, Phryaya Rassada could speak Thai, but could not write it.

Phraya Seedling.

Phraya Rassada did a lot for Trang province, where there is a museum in his honor. But he also did a lot for Phuket. It was he who first began to invite the Chinese to work in tin mines. He also organized the first Chinese language schools on the island. There are still many Chinese language schools on the island. He also created a student educational fund to study English language in Penang for island residents. Phraya Rassada was the first to bring the Giveya tree to Phuket. Natural latex is produced from this tree variety. Until now, latex is one of the most important exported goods in Thailand. And he is also creating a medical network in Phuket to help the working population.

Phraya Rassada was killed on the way from Penang to Phuket. The stranger shot him with a pistol.

The second story. The history of Phuket as seen from Rang Hill.

I like to compare Phuket with the islands of Penang and Singapore. These are three islands, approximately the same size with the same climate and nature. Two of which are located in the Andaman Sea, and two were once British colonies. Their history is inextricably linked with each other. And although each of them has its own unique destiny. A long, long time ago they were more alike than they are now. If you look at Phuket from Rang Hill, you can easily see that 70% of the island was covered in jungle. And 80% of the houses and buildings that are now visible from above did not exist just 20 years ago. What was here 300, 400 and 500 years ago? The main inhabitants of the island were wild animals and monkeys, which can still be easily seen on Rang Hill. Penang and Singapore looked exactly like Phuket before. But look what Penang has become, what Singapore has become. Phuket is the youngest of these three brothers in terms of infrastructure development. And I would like to hope that this island still has more to come.

Story Three. The history of Rang Hill itself.

There are several versions about the origin of the name. In general, Rang Hill also has a second popular name, which sounds like Khao Rang (Khaorang). From Thai "Khao Lang" is translated as "Mountain behind". This is the first version. But there is another explanation, more dramatic. In those days when Burma tried to conquer Thailand. And when military operations took place right in Phuket. The villagers of Thalang (then a village) fled the village from the Burmese. And they hid just on the hill that we now call Khao Rang. They originally called this place Rang Kuang, and then simply shortened it to Rang. Rangkuang is translated from Thai as pestering, bothering. So the Burmese were bothering them.

Contemporaries began to use Khao Rang more prosaically. The Thais organized a fitness park at the top. (The Thais are generally great, organizing a fitness park on a hill is a good idea. While you climb the hill and get to the park, if you do all this on foot, then some kind of sports activity is already useful.) And such parks located on hills in general there are several here. But over time, the park on Rang Hill fell into disrepair, just like others like it on the island. Now you can only see a large sign “FITNESS PARK” and some remains. The next stage in the life of Rang Hill was the construction of restaurants with beautiful views of the island. Which turned out to be more popular than sports park. Apparently this happened due to the tendency towards laziness of the human race. Most people prefer to sit, eat and look at something beautiful and interesting than to go and play sports. But anyway, here you can find cafes and restaurants such as “Khao rang breeze restaurant” or “Rang hill tunk kacafe”, which are located at the very top and offer an excellent view. In general, it is sometimes pleasant to sit there.

Previously, this place was called “Khao lang”, which translated from Thai means “Mountain behind” - the mountain was located on the northern border of Phuket town. Over time, the city grew, and Rank Hill ceased to be a suburb. Today, Rang Hill is a place where you can admire views of Phuket Town, Chalong and the Andaman Sea from above.

Description

Observation deck Rang Hill View Point is located in the north of Phuket Town and is quite popular tourist place, where excursion buses often come. This is not surprising, since it is very large and from here you can see almost the entire capital of the island of Phuket and even the Andaman Sea in the distance.

The observation deck is fully equipped, there are many gazebos where you can really sit quietly and enjoy the views.

There is a restaurant with an open terrace, several souvenir shops, and a toilet. The number of people depends on the excursion buses: if there are a lot of them, then there are a lot of people, and if there are none, then there is almost no one here either. Tourists are usually brought here during the daytime, and before sunset and generally in the evenings, Thais come here, some of them have picnics.

The observation deck is also famous for the fact that monkeys hang out here. Those who wish can feed them, but keep in mind that monkeys are not lovers of affection and if you try to pet them, they can easily scratch them. In addition, monkeys are big fans of rummaging through bags and stealing them if they see food there. So be careful!

There is a fitness park on Rang Hill, which is good for jogging (many paved paths). Among the attractions is a statue of some Thai (it is not clear who this is, since the inscription is in Thai). And a little in the distance is a statue of Buddha.

In a word, the Rang Hill observation deck is an ideal vacation spot for those who live in Phuket Town. And those who are staying on one of the beaches of Phuket can also look here. You won't regret it!

Practical information

Coordinates: 7.89348 98.38003.

Opening hours: 24 hours a day. Tunk-Ka restaurant is open from 10:30 to 22:30;

Entry fee: free.

How to get there

There are three ways to get to Rang Hill View Point: as part of an excursion, by tuk-tuk or your own vehicle. If you live in Phuket Town (especially in its northern part), you can bike or walk.

There are two roads leading to the top of the mountain, where the observation point is located. The first, and most important, begins at the intersection of Mae Luan Rd and Patipap Rd. At this point you will see a large sign “Rang Hill” and a road leading up. Ride along it and in 5 minutes you will be at the top.

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The observation deck is fully equipped, there are many gazebos where you can really sit quietly and enjoy the views.

There is a restaurant with an open terrace, several souvenir shops, and a toilet. The number of people depends on the excursion buses: if there are a lot of them, then there are a lot of people, and if there are none, then there is almost no one here either. Tourists are usually brought here during the daytime, and before sunset and generally in the evenings, Thais come here, some of them have picnics.

The observation deck is also famous for the fact that monkeys hang out here. Those who wish can feed them, but keep in mind that monkeys are not lovers of affection and if you try to pet them, they can easily scratch them. In addition, monkeys are big fans of rummaging through bags and stealing them if they see food there. So be careful!

There is a fitness park on Rang Hill, which is good for jogging (many paved paths). Among the attractions is a statue of some Thai (it is not clear who this is, since the inscription is in Thai). And a little in the distance is a statue of Buddha.

In a word, the Rang Hill observation deck is an ideal vacation spot for those who live in Phuket Town. And those who stopped at one of them can also look here. You won't regret it!

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What else to see in Phuket? Or three stories that Rang Hill (Khao Rang Hill) can tell.

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Rang Hill offers beautiful views of Phuket Town, beaches and still pristine green hills of the island. At the top there are several cafes and restaurants with excellent views. There is also a small lawn, swings and awnings that protect from the sun and rain. The benches are located just right so that you can sit and admire the views. The top of this observation deck is pleasant both in the morning and in the evening. In the morning there is practically no one - it’s cool, quiet and cozy. And if you are lucky, you can catch and feed the monkeys during the day. Here they are the worst thing the indigenous people can eat. In the evening, Rang Hill is filled with loving couples who come here to coo and look at the lights of the night Phuket from above.

Rang Hill is turning into a romantic date spot.

Since this Phuket observation deck is located in Phukte Town, I would recommend combining its visit with a visit to the old part of Phuket Town, Romani Street, the Tai Hua Museum and the old mansions of the “Tin Barons” built in the Chinese-Portuguese style. These places hide many secrets.

Three stories that Rank Hill can tell.

• Story one. Phraya Rassada;
• The second story. The history of Phuket as seen from Rang Hill;
• Story Three. The history of Rang Hill itself;

Story one. Phraya Seedling.

His name was immortalized for a reason. Phraya Rassada has done a lot for Phuket. Wrongly mnSome people believe that Phraya Rassada was the governor of Phuket, but this is not entirely accurate. Besides the monkeys and beautiful views, there is a statue of a very interesting person on Rang Hill. His name is Phraya Rassada. Several places in Phuket are named after him, for example there is Rassada Pir and there is also a small street named after him and several other places.

He was the governor of another province of Trang during the reign of Frames – V. And only as an assistant to the governor of Phuket. But he was never the governor of Phuket.

Phraya Rassada was Chinese by origin from the Fujian province, which is interesting in itself. And he spoke 4 Chinese dialects, since as a child he traveled a lot with his father around China. His real Chinese name was Kosimbi Naranong. And in Thailand, as governor, he received the name Phraya Rasadanupradit Mahison Phakdi(Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahison Phakdi). He received this name from Frames V.

In addition to 4 dialects of Chinese, Phraya Rassada spoke Hindi, Maliyah (Malaysian), and English. And the last thing he learned was Thai. Moreover, being the governor of the Thai province, Phryaya Rassada could speak Thai, but never learned to write.

Phraya Rassada did a lot for Trang province, where there is a museum in his honor. But he also did a lot for Phuket. It was he who first began to invite the Chinese to work in tin mines. He also organized the first Chinese language schools on the island.

There are still many Chinese language schools on the island. He also created a student educational foundation to study English in Penang for the island's residents. Phraya Rassada was the first to bring the Giveya tree to Phuket. Natural latex is produced from this tree variety. Until now, latex is one of the most important exported goods in Thailand. And he is also creating a medical network in Phuket to help the working population.

Phraya Rassada was killed on the way from Penang to Phuket. The stranger shot him with a pistol.

The second story. The history of Phuket as seen from Rang Hill.

I like to compare Phuket with the islands of Penang and Singapore. These three islands are approximately the same size, with the same climate and nature. Two of which are located in the Andaman Sea, and two were once British colonies. Their history is inextricably linked with each other. Although each of them has its own unique destiny.

A long, long time ago they were more alike than they are now. If you look at Phuket from Rang Hill, you can easily see that 70% of the island was covered in jungle. And 80% of the houses and buildings that are now visible from above did not exist just 20 years ago. What was there 300, 400 and 500 years ago? The main inhabitants of the island were wild animals and monkeys, which are still easy to see on Rang Hill.

Penang and Singapore used to look exactly like what Phuket looks like now.

But look what Penang has become, what Singapore has become. Phuket is the youngest of these three Asian sea brothers in terms of infrastructure development. And I would like to hope that this island still has more to come.

Story Three. The history of Rang Hill itself.

There are several versions about the origin of the name. In general, Rang Hill also has a second popular name, which sounds like Khao Rang (Khaorang). From Thai "Khao Lang" is translated as "Mountain behind". This is the first version. But there is another explanation, more dramatic. Back when Burma was trying to conquer Thailand. And when military operations took place right in Phuket. The villagers of Thalang (then a village) fled the village from the Burmese. And they hid just on the hill that we now call Khao Rang. They originally called this place Rang Kuang, and then simply shortened it to Rang. Rangkuang is translated from Thai as pestering, bothering.

Contemporaries began to use Khao Rang more prosaically. The Thais organized a fitness park at the top. The Thais are generally great, organizing a fitness park on a hill is a good idea. By the time you climb the hill and get to the park, if you do all this on foot, then some kind of sports activity is already useful.

But over time, the park on Rang Hill fell into disrepair, just like others like it on the island. Now you can only see a large sign “FITNESSPARK” and some remains.

The next stage in the life of Rang Hill was the construction of restaurants with beautiful views of the island. Restaurants proved to be more popular than the sports park. Apparently this happened due to the tendency towards laziness of the human race. Most people prefer to sit, eat and look at something beautiful and interesting than to go and play sports. But anyway, here you can find cafes and restaurants such as “Khaorangbreezerestaurant” or “Rang hill tunk kacafe”, which are located at the very top and offer an excellent view. And sometimes it’s very pleasant to sit there.