Karon Viewpoint Phuket
Hilltop lookout offering a single-frame panorama of three sweeping Andaman Sea bays.
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This guide to Karon Viewpoint in Phuket unpacks the postcard panorama of three bays -- Kata Noi, Kata, and Karon -- visible from this hilltop known locally as Khao Sam Haad, the Hill of Three Beaches. You'll hear how a roadside vendor's stop in the 1990s grew into one of the island's most photographed spots. Listen for the best light and see how many other landmarks you can spot from the ridge.
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