Patong Beach is the pulsating heart of Phuket Island and what makes it popular to some, is often what other people complain about. It's big, it's bold, crowded, bright and loud, yet people flock there like flies on honey. If Bangkok is the Big Mango, then Patong is the Big Durian: you'll love it or you'll hate it... The original success and popularity of Patong beach only rotates around two things: its amazing beach, and its worry-free wild nightlife. The rest? shopping, dining, and foot massage is just the cream on the cake.