Open the appOld Phuket Town & Thalang Road
Sino-Portuguese historic district · Phuket Town, Phuket
The historic heart of Phuket: colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouse streets (Thalang, Dibuk, Krabi, Phang Nga) inherited from the tin era, filled with cafés, galleries and shops.
Old Phuket Town is the historic heart of the island, built during the golden age of tin. Its colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouse streets (Thalang, Dibuk, Krabi, Phang Nga) now host cafés, galleries, shops and restaurants. You can explore on foot, alternating between museums, Chinese shrines and street murals. A must-see for everyone, day and night.
Our local tip
Come early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat; on Sunday evenings, Thalang Road becomes the Walking Street.
Practical info
- Address: Thalang Rd, Old Town
- Opening hours: Free access
- Area: Phuket Town
- Temples & culture in Phuket Town (21)
- Free temples & cultural sites in Phuket Town
- Directions on Google Maps
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