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Monkey Hill Viewpoint
Activities & Tours
Phuket

Monkey Hill Viewpoint

4.4(3,386 reviews)

Forested hilltop home to roaming monkeys, with an observation platform offering panoramic views.

Experience hints

Pair your visit. After Monkey Hill Viewpoint, round out your day in Phuket with contrasting stops nearby.

Visitor Reviews

I visited this park a couple of times. There are many monkeys and quite a lot of visitors as well. Some people behave in ways that can frighten the animals — waving sticks and hitting them against the pavement near the monkeys. Because of this, the monkeys can act unpredictably and aggressively. I noticed that some locals feed them, and the monkeys often run up and grab food directly from people’s hands. I wouldn’t recommend doing this. Park workers also ride through the area and feed the monkeys bananas, which is interesting to watch. At the entrance, bags are checked to make sure no food is brought inside. If food is found, it must be left at the entrance and can be collected when leaving. Some visitors suggested carrying a stick for protection, but I chose not to. This is the monkeys’ natural habitat, and visitors are guests here. It’s best to behave calmly: stay quiet, avoid eye contact with the monkeys, keep your distance, and don’t hold or wave objects. When the monkeys are not disturbed, they remain relaxed and quietly groom each other. In any case, stay alert, but don’t panic. I saw one situation where a group of four men were being loud and waving sticks. One of them even fell to the ground, and a monkey reacted aggressively. After that, one of the monkeys suddenly ran after a passing man and grabbed onto his pants. This kind of behavior should be avoided. Panic-driven behavior not only agitates the monkeys but can also put other visitors at risk. The viewpoint itself is not particularly remarkable. The most interesting part is the walk up and the opportunity to observe the monkeys in their natural environment.

visited Monkey Hill Viewpoint with my friend, and we really enjoyed our time here. If you are visiting Phuket or Phuket Old Town, this place is definitely a must-visit. The viewpoint is beautiful and peaceful, and you can see amazing views of the whole city from the top. One thing I really liked is that the entry is completely free, so anyone can come and enjoy the nature and the atmosphere. There are also many monkeys around, which is fun to see, but you have to be a little careful with your bags, food, and water bottles because the monkeys are playful and sometimes try to take things. The walk up is not too hard, and the road is clean and safe. It feels very relaxing, especially if you come in the morning or late afternoon. It's a great spot to take photos, spend time with friends, and enjoy fresh air away from the busy city. Overall, this is one of my favorite places in Phuket, and I highly recommend visiting if you want a simple but memorable experience.

I love 🐒 and I was not disappointed. I saw probably a hundred or two in total. The view near the top is nice. There is no real need to walk all the way to the top. It is just the local tv and radio broadcasting towers. There is a little drink store at the very top for the people who absolutely needed to walk to the top but no views. It is about a 5 km walk to the top. The path is paved but you my need to walk around monkeys to use the path. There is also a body weight gym you can use while the monkey coach, cheer you on or just clean their but while you work out.

Tips for Visiting Activities & Tours

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Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – April

Avoid: June – September (rough seas)

Rainy season

May – October

Avg. temperature

24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)

Crowds

Very High

Peak: December – January

Getting there

Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.

Getting around

  • Grab (widely available)
  • Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
  • Motorbike rental
  • Airport bus to Phuket Town
  • Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands