The Phuket Vegetarian Festival may be the reason to visit the island, but nine days and nine nights leave plenty of time to discover what lies beyond the celebrations. This October, NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort invites travellers to make the most of the festival period with its Stay Longer Special, giving guests more time to explore the island's cultural traditions, local flavours, historic communities and coastal landscapes at their own pace.
Nine Days, More Ways to Discover Phuket
At the heart of the journey is the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, one of the island's most distinctive cultural celebrations. Held from 10 to 18 October 2026, the festival brings Phuket's Chinese heritage and local traditions to life through shrine ceremonies, colourful processions and rituals rooted in local beliefs. Travellers can follow the celebrations across the island, from the "Faith in the Old Town" route connecting five shrines across 2.3 kilometres to routes exploring Phuket's historic communities and waterways. Processions will also take place at shrines including Jui Tui, Kathu, Bang Liao and Lim Hu Tai Su.
Beyond the shrines, Phuket Old Town invites exploration on foot. Thalang Road remains its most photographed stretch, lined with restored Sino-Portuguese shophouses, while the narrow lanes of Soi Romanee offer a quieter, more colourful detour. During the festival, the nearby the market and its surrounding streets fill with vegetarian food stalls, from stir-fried Hokkien noodles to tofu and mushroom dishes reflecting the island's Chinese heritage.
A Different Pace at Boat Lagoon
At NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort, the setting itself is part of the escape. Tucked inside Boat Lagoon Marina, the resort provides a peaceful waterfront base with views of docked yachts and easy access to the marina's dining options. Guests can enjoy a meal at the resort's Harbour Restaurant, cool off in the outdoor pool, and unwind with the resort's warm and attentive service after heading out to explore more of Phuket. With Phuket Old Town, the festival's shrine routes and the airport all within convenient reach, the resort offers a comfortable base for discovering the island at a more relaxed pace.
To make a Phuket escape even more rewarding, NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort is offering its Stay Longer Special, with savings of up to 25% on stays of three nights or more, plus a THB 500 daily food and beverage voucher. Guests who book directly can also enjoy 15% savings on dining and 15% on laundry, adding extra value and convenience to a longer stay.
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival lasts nine days and nine nights, but there is plenty more to experience across the island. Taking the time to explore Phuket beyond the festival allows travellers to enjoy the island's faith, heritage, food and coastal charm at a more relaxed pace, with NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort as a comfortable base along the way. For more information and to book, please visit https://world.nh-hotels.com/en/nh-boat-lagoon-phuket/offers/stay-longer-special
