Experiencing the famous Thai New Year water festival is an absolute must-do during your incredible Holiday in Phuket. However, before you jump into the massive street water fights, you need to buy the right waterproof gear and find a safe place to escape when you get exhausted. The best place in Patong to grab your festival supplies, enjoy amazing cultural events, and stay completely dry is Jungceylon. Here is exactly how to prepare for the biggest, wettest party of the year using our festival survival guide!
1. Stylish and Safe Clothing
To survive the wild street parties, you must wear comfortable shoes that will not slip and high-quality sunglasses to protect your eyes from the water. You can easily find the perfect waterproof slippers from famous brands like Havaianas and Moo Chuu inside Jungceylon to keep your feet totally safe. For amazing eye protection, simply grab a cool new pair of durable shades from Suunto & Nox Nox before you head outside to play.
- Location: You can find all of these fantastic summer fashion brands conveniently located in THE JUNGLE ZONE.
- Top Picks: Choose brightly colored Havaianas flip-flops or highly durable Moo Chuu sandals that will easily survive the wet, slippery streets.
- Why buy this: Wearing proper waterproof sandals prevents painful slips, while great sunglasses keep dirty street water from splashing directly into your eyes.
2. Essential Songkran Gear
You absolutely cannot join the massive Thai New Year celebration without arming yourself with a giant water gun and traditional face powder. The massive Big C Extra supermarket located right inside Jungceylon is your one-stop shop for everything you need to win the water fights. You can easily buy huge water blasters, cheap waterproof phone pouches, and sweet Thai scented water all at very low local prices.
- Location: Head straight to THE BOTANICA ZONE and look for the giant Big C supermarket to find the special festival aisles.
- What to buy: Stock up on massive plastic water guns, highly protective phone bags, chalk powder, and beautiful traditional Thai scented water (Nam Ob).
- Why buy this: Buying your essential festival gear inside the supermarket is much cheaper and much safer than buying from random, overpriced street vendors outside.
3. Exciting Events and Safe Dry Zones
If you want to experience the rich local culture without getting soaked, the entire indoor area of this massive shopping center is a strictly enforced dry zone. However, if you step out to the Front Plaza and The Bay Zone, you can join the amazing Jungceylon Songkran Maha Sanook event running from April 11 to April 21. This incredible festival features everything from traditional long drum parades and Buddha bathing ceremonies to wild live DJs, comedy shows, and exciting Muay Thai matches!
- Cultural Workshops: Make your very own original Phuket perfume at the Front Plaza (April 11-12) or watch the amazing Bamboo dances and drum parades at The Bay Zone (April 12-15).
- The Big Party: On April 13, head to the Front Plaza from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a massive celebration with live DJs, comedy competition, and Muay Thai show.
- The Safe Dry Zone: Remember that the entire inside of Jungceylon is completely safe and dry, making it the perfect spot to eat a peaceful meal and shop local Thai souvenirs.
Celebrate Thai New Year Safely!
Do not miss out on the greatest cultural celebration of the year during your wonderful Holiday in Phuket! Whether you need to buy a giant water blaster, want to make traditional Thai perfume, or just desperately need to hide from the water in a freezing cold dry zone, the mall has absolutely everything you need. Come visit Jungceylon this April to experience the absolute best shopping, safety, and Songkran entertainment in Patong!