Promthep Cape
แหลมพรหมเทพ
The southernmost headland of Phuket, one of Thailand's most famous sunset viewpoints. The sunset scene of grassy slopes, a lighthouse, and small offshore islands draws large crowds every evening.
Laem Phromthep is the southernmost headland of Phuket, extending into the sea. Its grassy slopes, covered with clusters of palm trees, face the southwestern sea and Ko Kaeo island. It is Thailand's most famous sunset viewpoint, with thousands of visitors and tour groups gathering every evening. The Thai Meteorological Department also uses this location as a reference point for announcing sunset times. Near the viewing platform are a Brahma shrine (dedicated to the Four-Faced Brahma, surrounded by many wooden elephant statues), the Kanchanaphisek Lighthouse (where you can climb to a small observation deck and learn about lighthouses and maritime history), as well as snack stalls and a souvenir market. To avoid the crowds, walk along a small path to the rocks at the tip of the headland (about 15 minutes, sneakers recommended). Nearby attractions can be combined: Nai Harn Beach (one of Phuket's most beautiful beaches, popular with locals), the Windmill Viewpoint (overlooking Nai Harn and Yanui beaches), Yanui Beach (good for snorkeling), and Rawai seafood market (buy seafood in the evening to have cooked across the road after the sunset). Getting there: about 20 minutes by car from Kata, 45 minutes from Patong, by Grab or rented motorbike. There is no public transportation. Notes: tour groups arrive between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., and parking is congested. Arrive at least an hour early to secure a spot on the western grass slope. The rocks at the headland are slippery. There are no streetlights on the road after sunset, so ride motorbikes carefully.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Nai Harn Beach
- Rawai Seafood Market
- Karon Viewpoint
- Kata Beach
- Coral Island (Ko Hae)
- Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri)
- Karon Beach
- Wat Chalong