Sights of Phuket Island (Thailand), what to see and what to do

Phuket is a big island, and there are plenty of attractions and entertainment here. Here you can find both natural attractions: beautiful bays, mountains, waterfalls, wild jungles in the national reserve, and historical and cultural monuments: temples, museums, monuments. Any tourist will find here what his heart desires. There is only one nuisance in the sights of Phuket: there are too many of them to see them all in one trip on the island.

In most cases, you will have to get to the sights by rented transport, by taxi, or by buying an excursion, since public transport on the island is underdeveloped, and you will lose a lot of time traveling by local buses. To be honest, if for some reason you cannot rent a transport to travel on the island, then it is cheaper and more convenient to visit the sights as part of organized group excursions, which can be purchased at any travel agency in tourist areas, than to travel independently by local transport. In addition, some of the attractions traditionally considered to be Phuket and visited during a holiday on the island are actually not on the island, but on the mainland or on nearby islets, and it is certainly much easier to get to them as part of an excursion. Well, the sights located on the neighboring islands will not be able to get there on their own at all, except to hire a charter boat, which will be very expensive.

We have prepared an overview of some of the most popular and interesting sights of Phuket so that you have some idea about them, and also indicated the way to get to them if you still decide to visit them yourself. You can get full information about all the sights already on the spot.

Phuket Museums

• Thai Hua Museum

  

  Thai Hua Museum is located in the center of Phuket Town in the heart of Chinatown. It is located in a beautiful European-style building, built in the early 20th century originally as a school for Chinese children. Today there is an excellent exhibition dedicated to the history of Phuket, including the history and life of the local Chinese diaspora. Part of the museum is preserved in the same form as it was during the existence of the school here.

  The museum and the exhibition as a whole are interesting and worth visiting. If you are even a little interested in the story, be sure to check it out here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: daily from 09:00 to 17:00, tickets are on sale until 16:00.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: entrance to the museum costs 200 baht, you will have to pay another 200 baht for photography.

  🚶 How to get there: The museum is located in the center of Phuket Town on 28 Krabi Road (museum on the map). You can get here on foot from the taxi rank in the center of Phuket Town.

• Thalang National Museum

  

  Thalang National Museum in Phuket was founded in 1985 by His Majesty Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. It is dedicated to the history of Thailand, and, in particular, the history and modern life Phuket.

  In total, there are 6 halls dedicated to different topics and different periods. The main hall at the entrance tells about the history of Thailand from prehistoric times to the present day. Gallery No. 1 is dedicated to the first settlers of the island and its natural resources. The second gallery tells about the famous battle with the Burmese invaders at Thalang. Gallery No. 3 tells about the Chinese roots of Phuket, and in the fourth about all the other nationalities of the island.

  A separate exposition on the street in the courtyard of the museum is dedicated to the tsunami of 2004. If you don't know about it, you can mistake this part of the museum for a dump of old things. But in fact, they tried to recreate the consequences of the tsunami, namely what was left after it.

  In general, the museum is interesting and informative: there are detailed inscriptions and explanations in English for the exhibits, a museum plan with a brief description is issued with a ticket. But the exhibition is small, the entire inspection will take no more than half an hour. What's worse, photography inside is prohibited.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: Wednesday-Sunday, from 09:00 to 16:00. Monday, Tuesday and national holidays are days off.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: 100 baht (3.07 USD).

  🚶 How to get there: the museum is located in the center of the island and quite far from the popular beaches of Phuket and from Phuket Town (museum on the map of Phuket). You can get to it only by taxi or rented transport.

• Seashell Museum (Phuket Seashell Museum)

  

  Actually, the name of the Phuket seashell Museum speaks for itself. A huge number of all kinds of shells and large shells are collected here, and in general, the exposition of the museum leaves the most favorable impression. For example, there is a shell weighing more than 500 kilograms, ancient shells many millions of years old, etc. The owners of the museum claim that they have collected the largest collection of seashells in Southeast Asia, and there are more than 20,000 of them here! In general, we recommend this place to visit, especially if you have settled on Rawai beach.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: daily from 8:00 to 19:00.

  Entrance fee / ticket price: 200 baht / children's - 100 baht (see Thailand's currency and exchange rate).

  🚶 How to get there: The museum is located along the main ring road 4024 in the southeast of the island (museum on the map of Phuket). You can get here by rented transport or taxi, as well as from the center of Phuket Town by Songthaew minibus for 40 baht, next to Rawai district.

• Phuket Mining Museum (Phuket Mining Museum, Kathu Mining Museum)

  

  The name of this museum can also be translated as Phuket Mining Museum. As the name obviously implies, it is dedicated to the mining of minerals on the island, the main of which was tin. In the past, Phuket was one of the tin-rich areas, and this greatly influenced its history, since this metal used to be in great demand. After getting acquainted with the exhibition, you can confidently say that Phuket would not be as multinational and with such a rich history as it is now if it were not for tin.

  The museum was opened on the site of a dried-up mine, which is now also part of the exhibition. In addition to individual exhibits in the form of coins and ore items, many separate scenes with mannequins about the mining process and simple life have been recreated. On the street you can see the restored parts of the mechanisms and devices used in mining.

  In general, this museum is for an amateur, besides there is little information in English, but if you suddenly find yourself not far from it, then why not look here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 16:00.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: 100 baht adult / 50 baht children.

  🚶 How to get there: located in the center of the island at Moo 5, Khatu-Nakoh Road, Tambon Khatu (museum on the map). It is inconvenient to get here, there is no transport, excursions are not carried here. You can only get there by taxi or rented transport.

Temples of Phuket

• The Big Buddha

  

  The statue of the big Buddha of Phuket is located on Naka Kerd Mountain at an altitude of 370 meters in the southern part of the island. This is a relatively new attraction, and it is still being completed. Despite this, the place is already open to the public and there are always a lot of tourists here.

  The height of the statue is 45 meters and it is perfectly visible from the open spaces on the southern beaches. Today it is one of the most popular and large-scale attractions in Phuket. Almost no sightseeing tour of Phuket is complete without arriving here, and we also recommend that you definitely visit this place.

  There is something to see here, because a temple is attached to the statue, which is also still under construction, as well as an observation deck from which you can view the island 360 degrees from a bird's-eye view (recall, the statue is located at an altitude of 370 meters). The size of the statue is impressive, as are the views from above, but it is important to get here in good clear weather, and then you will be able to see not only Phuket itself, but also the surrounding islands.

  Learn more about the Big Buddha of Phuket here...

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: daily from 06:00 to 19:00.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: located on Naka Kerd Mountain at an altitude of 370 meters in the southern part of the island (on the map). You can get here by rented transport, taxi or as part of an excursion. The road when climbing the mountain is good, you can overcome it even on the most low-powered motorbikes. Parking is free.

• Chalong Temple (Wat Chalong or Wat Chai Tararam)

  

  Chalong Temple (full name Chaitararam) is not just a temple, but a whole temple complex, and the most important in Phuket for the island's Buddhists, and the place of their pilgrimage. In one of the buildings of the temple there is a real shrine – a part of the Buddha's bone. It is on display to everyone in a glass ball inside a large glass sarcophagus. It is definitely worth a visit as one of the most interesting and colorful sights of Phuket.

  The temple gained fame thanks to Luang Pho Something – initially a monk, and then the abbot of the monastery (from 1876 until his death in 1908). Luang Pho Than is known as a talented healer and chiropractor. Every year a fair is held in the temple, but the time of its holding varies from year to year. During the week, the territory of the monastery resembles a market, where crowds of local residents walk all day and especially in the evenings.

  Learn more about Chalong Temple and photos are here...

  Practical Information

  🕐Working hours: during daylight hours.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: admission is free.

  🚶 How to get there: the temple is located in the southern part of the island, 10 kilometers from Phuket town (temple on the map of Phuket). You can get here only by rented transport or taxi. Some excursions include a visit to the temple in their itinerary.

• Wat Phra Thong Temple

  

  Phra Thong Temple in Phuket is one of the largest temple complexes on the island. It is so big that there are even signs on the territory, and at the entrance you can see the plan, however, it is completely in Thai. It is located in the northern part of the island away from the popular resorts of Phuket. It is also one of the oldest temples on the island. In 1909, it was visited by King Rama VI, who gave the temple its current name.

  The temple is famous for the golden statue of Buddha, called Luang Poh Phra Thong, which appears to be half a torso with a head. In our opinion, one could call this statue a bust, and of very impressive size. According to legend, the statue was found by local peasants buried in the ground, and no one was able to dig it out completely, so the temple was built around a part of the statue that was dug out.

  More about Wat Phra Thong Temple and photos are here...

  Practical Information

  🕐Working hours: during daylight hours.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: admission is free.

  🚶 How to get there: the temple is located in the north of the island (temple on the map of Phuket). You can get here only by rented transport or taxi.

Other attractions in Phuket

• Karon Observation Deck (Karon View Point)

  

  Karon Observation Deck (Karon View Point) in Phuket is also sometimes called and marked on maps as Kata View Point. Indeed, this site is located next to Kata Noi beach, and Karon Beach is quite far from it, although it is perfectly visible from there.

  The site offers a gorgeous view of all three beaches: Karon, Kata and Kata Noi. Many people come here to meet the sunset, because it is on this side of the island, in the west, that the sun goes below the horizon. Also from here you can see the statue of the big Buddha on the top of the mountain. The playground is well equipped, there is a gazebo and free Parking. There are several restaurants nearby (there is one Russian restaurant right next to the site, and another Heaven Restaurant a little further towards the shore), where you can sit and spend the sun over the horizon.

  Learn more about the Karon observation deck and photos here...

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: The observation deck of Karon is located right next to the main road 4233 between the beaches of Kata Noi and Naiharn on a hilltop at an altitude of 190 meters (on the map). It is impossible to miss it, it is perfectly visible from the road. You can only get there by rented transport or taxi (tuk-tuk).

• Promtep Cape Observation Deck and Kanjanaphisek Lighthouse

  

  This is the most popular observation deck, which offers spectacular views of the coast and the beaches of Janui and Naiharn. There are always a lot of people here, including locals, and in the evenings before sunset tourists are brought here by whole buses. The playground is well equipped, there is a mini market with food stalls, several restaurants, including those with sea views. There are a lot of interesting things here besides just beautiful views, and we recommend that you definitely visit it. What's good, visiting the site is included in many sightseeing tours, and it's especially good if you manage to get here shortly before sunset and spend the sun over the horizon. Keep in mind that sunsets in Thailand take place from 18 to 19 hours, depending on the time of year, and are very fast, literally 5-10 minutes.

  The most active tourists can go down directly to Promtep Cape, which juts out into the sea and offers even more spectacular views along the coast, but be careful: the descent is not equipped, high waves are also dangerous.

  Learn more about the Promtep observation deck and the Kanjanaphisek Lighthouse Lighthouse and photos...

  Practical Information

  🕐Working hours: the playground is available around the clock, but it's best to come here during sunset from 18:00 to 19:00. The Lighthouse Museum is open from 08:00 to 19:00.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: free.

  🚶 How to get there: the observation deck is located almost in the very south of the island along the main road 4233 near Naiharn beach (on the map). From the beach of Naiharn or Janui, you can get here on foot, and from other beaches of the island by rented transport, taxi, or as part of an excursion.

• Khao Phra Thaeo National Park

  

  This nature reserve, located in the north of the island, is one of the few places where the virgin jungle has been preserved. Bears, wild boars, monkeys and gibbons, mouse deer and other animals, more than 100 species of birds live in the park in wild conditions. It is also home to the largest waterfall in Phuket - Bang Pae Waterfall. Many paths allow you to make hiking tours (hiking), but we strongly recommend making them together with a guide or as part of a group excursion. On the territory of the park there is a Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre, which is also open to the public. At the entrance to the park there is an elephant park where you can ride animals.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: 07:00 - 17:00.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: for foreigners 200 baht adult / 100 baht children.

  🚶 How to get there: the park is easiest to visit as part of an excursion, but you can also come here by rented transport.

• Similan Islands (Similan Islands, Similan Islands)

  

  They say that it is impossible to visit Phuket and not swim to Similan in any way, otherwise it will not be a full-fledged trip to Phuket. The main thing is that you have enough money and time for this pleasure. By the way, you can get to Similan not only from Phuket, but still the largest number of excursions goes there from Phuket.

  The Similan Islands are a group of islands located off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. There are nine islands in total. The islands are a National Park of Thailand. Access is not allowed to all islands.

  Similans are compared with paradisiacal islands for good reason. It is generally recognized that here is the best diving in Thailand, the landscapes are incredibly beautiful, and the beaches are simply heavenly. There are no hotels on the islands, and if you go there for a few days, you can spend the night in a tent camp or on boats off the coast of the islands.

  It is easiest and cheapest to visit Similan as part of a group or individual excursion. Usually, the one-day excursion program includes an inspection without disembarking several islands, snorkeling (or diving, depending on the tour program) off the coast of the island, disembark on one or two islands for lunch and stay on the paradise beach. The two-day excursion also includes an overnight stay in the camp in a tent or overnight on board a boat off the coast of the island.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: it should be noted that during the period from May to October, the Similan Islands are closed to the public, and excursions during this period, although organized by some small travel agencies, are kind of illegal.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: the cost of a one-day excursion to Similan starts from 1800 baht. The price includes a transfer, a fee for access to the National Park, rental of snorkeling equipment, lunch. It should be borne in mind that if you get to the islands on your own, you will have to pay 500 baht for access to the National Park for every day you stay on the islands.

  🚶 How to get there: Similans are located about 100 kilometers north of Phuket (Similans on the map of Phuket). You can get here yourself by driving to the pier closest to the island by land, and then hiring a boat, but it is much cheaper and more convenient to visit the islands as part of a group or individual excursion.

Entertainment in Phuket

• Phuket Zoo

  

  Phuket Zoo is beyond praise and undoubtedly worthy of a visit. This zoo is completely private and not funded by the government, so tickets here are quite expensive.

  In the zoo you can see a huge number of animals and amphibians, 5,000 crocodiles, 60 species of birds and more than 100 species of butterflies. There is also an orchid park and an aquarium on site. Visiting the zoo you can not only look at interesting, including rare exotic animals, but also see a show with the participation of animals: monkey show; crocodile show; elephant show.

  During the show, monkeys ride bicycles, paint pictures, play basketball; elephants dance, play football and basketball, draw, show the wonders of balancing. Here you can also ride elephants. The Thai crocodile show is not for the faint of heart: trainers put their hands and even their heads into the mouths of crocodiles, but all this is done with jokes and very funny.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: daily from 8:30 to 18:00. Monkey Show – 09:00, 12:00, 14:30 and 16:45. Crocodile Show – 09:45, 12:45, 15:15 and 17:30. Elephant show – 10:30 , 13:30 and 16:00.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: entrance is 500 baht for adults / 300 baht for children. The ticket includes attendance of all three shows.

  🚶 How to get there: The zoo is located on the northern tip of the island, in Chalong Bay. Phuket Zoo on the island map.

• Phuket Aquarium

  

  In the aquarium you can see hundreds of exotic representatives of the depths of the sea around the island of Phuket. If you have already been to similar places, you will not see anything special here – the aquarium is like an aquarium. And if you've never been to such places, be sure to take a look, especially since the entrance fee is small.

  Learn more about Phuket Aquarium here...

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: daily from 8:30 to 16:30 , tickets are on sale until 16:00.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: 100 baht adult ticket, 50 baht children. For children up to 108 centimeters tall and people over 60 years old, admission is free.

  🚶 How to get there: The aquarium is located in the southern part of the island at the tip of Cape Panva. The position of the aquarium on the map of Phuket.

• Butterfly Garden and Insect World (Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insect World)

  

  This is a great place to admire the beauty of butterflies and see the most unusual insects of the tropics, unless of course you suffer from insectophobia – fear of insects. In fact, the park is very interesting, and if you are on an island with children, then this place is just a must-visit.

  This butterfly park is recognized as one of the best in the world. Here, in addition to more than 40 species of butterflies, you can see various species of beetles, bees, wasps, ants, grasshoppers, crickets, cicadas, moths, flies, dragonflies, freckles, scorpions, and of course spiders. And this is not the whole list. There is also a collection of exotic plants, trees, flowers. There is also a pond with fish and a shell-less turtle.

  Practical Information

  🕐Working hours: BUTTERFLY PARK IS CLOSED

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: 300 baht for adults (from 10 years old), 150 baht for children, up to 4 years old admission is free.

  🚶 How to get there: which is good, the park is located in Phuket city, and you can get to it from the main tourist places by public transport. The position of the butterfly garden on the map of Phuket.

• Phuket Botanical Garden

  

  Phuket Botanical Garden is a relatively new entertainment that opened in 2011. Here, during a walk in the open air, you can get acquainted with a variety of exotic tropical vegetation and a little with insects and animals. There is an orchid park, twenty themed gardens, fruit trees, a fish pond, a palm grove, a cactus garden, and a butterfly garden. In addition to just inspecting the exhibits of the park, some plant species can be purchased live for growing at home. There is a cafe and a gift shop.

  The park is very beautiful and well maintained, and definitely worth a visit if you have not been to such places before. The visit should be scheduled for about 2 hours.

  🌐 Website: http://www.phuketbotanicgarden.com/

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: 09:00-17:00 except Wednesday

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: 500 baht adult / 300 baht children.

  🚶 How to get there: Phuket Botanical Garden is located in Chalong District at 98/89 Mu 4 Chao Fa Rd., Chalong Subdistrict (botanical garden on the map). It will not be possible to get here by public transport.

• Phuket Bird Park

  

  This is a private bird park. The 12-acre area is home to more than 1,000 exotic birds of 100 species from Africa, Asia and America. Birds can not only be seen here, but also fed (for an additional fee of 100 baht), watch a show with their participation. In addition to birds, there are crocodiles here, which can also be fed. In general, this is not a bad place, especially if you are with children.

  🌐 Website: phuketbirdpark.com/

  Practical Information

  🕐Working hours: the park is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00, the show takes place at 10:30, 13:30 and 15:30.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: adult – 500 baht / children (3-12 years) – 300 baht, excursions with transfer from the hotel from 700 baht.

  🚶 How to get there: the park is far from most beaches, and it is best to get here by rented transport or taxi (park on the map). Also, many excursions bring tourists here on the way to the big Buddha, etc.

• Phuket Bird Paradise Bird Park

  This is another bird park, located on the mountain on the way to the Big Buddha. There are also bird shows and you can watch exotic birds in cages. You can even participate in the show, and while getting to know the parrots, you can even talk to them. A great place for kids, and unlike any other park, a bird show takes place here every hour. And there is also a small pen with sheep.

  🌐 Website: phuketbirdparadise.com/

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00, the show takes place every hour.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: adult – 500 baht / children (3-12 years) - 300 baht.

  🚶 How to get there: Phuket Bird Paradise Bird Park is located along the road on the way to the Big Buddha on the mountain (park on the map). You can get there only by taxi, rented transport or as part of an excursion.

• Phuket Fentesi Park

  

  Phuket FantaSea Park is one of the most interesting entertainment complexes on the island of Phuket. This is a whole small Thai city with its own life, traditions, culture and history, where the brightest evening events of the island are held every day. This is a big family attraction with various games, carousels, shops based only on historical Thai motives.

  The huge territory of 57 hectares of the theater park is visually divided into 3 zones. The first zone hosts all kinds of colorful shows that last for 30 minutes, various events for both children and adults, festivals and mini concerts. In the 2nd part there is a Golden Kinnari restaurant. The third zone of the park is the "Elephant Palace".

  The magical park "Phuket Fantasy" resembles Disneyland, only in Thai style. This place is steeped in Thai culture and traditions.

  In general, steam is worthy of a visit, especially for families with children, although the price is somewhat overpriced. To get a good look at the show, it is recommended to buy tickets for the "golden seats". Photo and video shooting during the show is prohibited. The prices for souvenirs are too high. And yet, the reviews about the buffet are not the best, they recommend to refuse.

  Learn more about the Park "Phuket Fentesi" here...

  🌐 Website: http://www.phuket-fantasea.com

  🕐 Working hours: daily 17:30 – 23:30 , Thursday is a day off.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price:

  • Show+buffet: adults - 2200 baht/children – 2000 baht
  • Show only: 1800
  • Surcharge for a fish restaurant (optional): 1100
  • Additional payment for golden seats (optional): 300
  • Phuket transfer (round trip): 300

  🚶 How to get there: located in the area Kamala Beach (on the map). You can get from other areas by taxi, but it is cheaper to use the transfer offered by the park itself.

• Trick Eye Museum

  

  This is a museum from the category that has already become traditional for most resorts in Thailand. Here are 3D paintings on the background of which you can take pictures as if you have visited the places depicted in the picture. In general, nothing unusual and informative, but if you walk around Phuket Town and have never been to such places, you can take a look, although the price. In our opinion, it is clearly overstated.

  🌐 Website: www.phukettrickeyemuseum.com

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: daily 10:00 – 17:00, admission until 16:00.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: 450 baht adult / 270 baht child (height up to 130 cm)

  🚶 How to get there: The museum is located in the center of Phuket Town on the main street Phangnga Road (on the map). From most resorts you can get to the city center by taxi or shuttle bus, then on foot.

• The Kingdom of Tigers (Tiger Kingdom Phuket)

  

  The Kingdom of Tigers (Tiger Kingdom Phuket) is a relatively new attraction on the island. In this tiger zoo, you can get very close to these cats from young to old, touch them, take pictures with them. Most tourists leave this place in complete delight and with positive impressions. But it should be borne in mind that the animals here are kept in cages, and all this is just an attraction for tourists.

  Tigers are represented here of different ages, kept in different cages. Payment is made separately for entering each cage (prices are different, the smallest cubs are the most expensive), but there is also a comprehensive visit to several cages.

  Some tourists believe that cats here are under the influence of medication, so they are so calm and sleepy. But the owners of the park claim that this is because tigers are naturally nocturnal animals, and they are always sleepy during the day.

  There is a buffet restaurant in the park (450 baht per person). If you have no one to ask you to take pictures with tigers, the park provides its photographer for 500 baht. Children under the age of 15 are allowed in cages with tigers only with the permission of park staff. And yet, there are long queues here during the day, you will have to wait a long time, so it's better to come here early in the morning.

  Learn more about Phuket Tiger Kingdom is here...

  Practical Information

  Website and transfer booking: http://www.tigerkingdom.com/

  🕐 Working hours: daily from 09:00 to 18:00.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: the price depends on the age of the tigers and the selected range of services, ranging from 800 baht to 3500. Read more about the prices on the website.

  🚶 How to get there: The tiger kingdom is located in the Kathu area (on the map). Getting there is not very convenient, so it is best to use a completely free transfer, which can be ordered online on the website or by phone in Russian. Buying tours with a transfer at travel agencies on the street is more expensive.

• Orchid farm

  

  If you are very fond of orchids and other exotic flowers, then you should definitely visit this park. Here you can see more than 1,500 varieties of orchids, get acquainted with the technology of cultivation, buy literature and seedlings. However, if you do not have a special attachment to all sorts of flowers, you can skip this place, because the entrance fee is too high. The fact is that this is not a park and an exhibition of flowers for tourists at all, but an operating farm for their cultivation, and there will not be much to see.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Working hours: 09:00 – 17:30.

  💵Entrance fee / ticket price: 400 baht adult / 200 baht children.

  🚶 How to get there: orchid farm on the map (on the map). Address: 67/1 Soi Suksan 1, Viset Road

Sights of Phuket on the map