Visiting Phuket old town....

Visiting Phuket..... a must to visit old Phuket town where you can see a variety of Sino Portuguese style shophouses on each side of street. These small colourful shops sell local artefacts, young coffee shops, Thai desserts and home made ice creams. Walking around town will gives you a glimpse of architecture marble Thai Chinese temples and few Museums.

Old town tours take almost half a day to walk around the streets. A dream walk for amateur or professional photographers. The colours used by each house or shop is different from others giving it a uniqueness. This place is full of restaurants serving southern Thai cuisine where most of locally procured products can be tasted with Thai beer and fresh fruit juices.

Old town has multiple lanes such as Dibuk Road, Yaowarat Road, Phang Nga Road, Sri Romanee, Thalang Road, Krabi Road, Ratsada Road and Raining Road, each one having different attraction. Few old building walls are decorated with street art/graffiti, by enthusiasts.

One of the most popular is Soi Romance and in evening market a delight for tourist. Make shift shops in the middle of the road makes it very attractive.

Night market on Soi Thalang road opens daily at 5 pm is pedestrian area. The street is occupied by the local craftsmen, make shift food stalls selling home made snacks & beverages. A number of dance performance by student of local school is priceless & mesmerising event.

Few old buildings either converted into museums, boutiques or used by owners which shows the old heritage of Phuket town. These buildings are maintained & taken care well. A landscape view from the road gives a feel of historical & cultural importance. Don't miss the opportunity to visit inside and take pictures or selfies.

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Its an experience of time zone where the warmness of Thai hospitality can be felt with the blend of Sino-Portuguese architecture around. #phuket #phukettown

Good luck for your next adventure....