Wat Chalong
Wat Chalong is the largest, most revered and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket. According to some sources, it was built at the beginning of the 19th century, 1837.
History
Soi Romanee in Phuket Town
Soi Romanee, in the historical centre of old Phuket town, is a short street with a long and colourful history. Today it is home to souvenir shops, fancy ice cream parlours and small but posh guesthouses.
Panwa House at Cape Panwa Hotel
Panwa House is a white Sino Portuguese restaurant surrounded by palm trees, right on the secluded beach of the Cape Panwa Hotel on the east coast of Phuket.
25 Amazing Sino Portuguese Heritage Houses and Mansions in Phuket
Amazing heritage mansions of old Phuket There is more to Phuket than just the well-known Thalang Road, where everyone goes on a Phuket exploration. If… Read More »25 Amazing Sino Portuguese Heritage Houses and Mansions in Phuket
Phuket Town – A Walking Guide to Old Phuket Town
Our Old Phuket Town and Old Street Walking Guide will save you time and effort! The historical part of Phuket is not huge but is rich and exciting enough to explore in half a day.
10 Chinese Shrines in Phuket ⛩️
Phuket Chinese temples and shrines Phuket’s Chinese shrines always offer an excellent opportunity for some good photos. There are quite a few around, and each… Read More »10 Chinese Shrines in Phuket ⛩️
Dibuk Road in Phuket Town – a Walking Guide
Dibuk Road is one of the famous old streets of Phuket town you should add to your list while exploring. It’s very colourful and easy to find, with plenty of casual cafes, shops and restaurants to enjoy.
Thalang Road in Old Phuket Town – A Walking Guide
Thalang Road is the most famous street in the historic part of Old Phuket Town. The municipality and owners managed to revive most of the old Sino-Portuguese shophouses and bury the ugly cables Thailand is so famous for.
26 Thai Temples to Visit in Phuket
Amazing Buddhist temples of Phuket Phuket temples, or Wats, are always worth a visit; from the temple hidden inside a cave to the famous Wat Chalong,… Read More »26 Thai Temples to Visit in Phuket
9 Museums in Phuket, Thailand 🏛️
Discover the past of Phuket Island Phuket museums are not very impressive, but in recent years they have kept a record and shared the rich… Read More »9 Museums in Phuket, Thailand 🏛️
Kio Thian Keng Saphan Hin Shrine ⛩️
Kio Thian Keng Shrine is a colourful Chinese shrine that is set on the seashore inside Saphan Hin public park in Phuket Town. It’s a… Read More »Kio Thian Keng Saphan Hin Shrine ⛩️
Endless Summer – Coffee Shop and Boutique in Phuket Town
A beautiful heritage coffee shop in Phuket Town Endless Summer is a coffee shop and a fashion boutique in a magnificent heritage house on Yaowarat… Read More »Endless Summer – Coffee Shop and Boutique in Phuket Town
Baan Ar Jor Phuket Museum Homestay
Baan Ar Jor is a hotel, a restaurant and a museum with a long history that started in 1936. This house has always been one of the most mysterious old mansions of Phuket, standing lonely near Mai Khao Beach in the north of Phuket.
Phang Nga Road in Old Phuket Town – A Walking Guide
Phang Nga Road is another historical street that runs parallel to the famous Thalang Road, in Old Phuket Town. Phang Nga Road maybe is less known, but it has a lot of charms, a few local restaurants, and several important historical landmarks and museum
Chinpracha House Museum (Baan Chinpracha) 🏛️
A house museum in Phuket Town Chinpracha House (Baan Chinpracha) is one of the most beautiful mansions in Phuket, spread all around Phuket Town. Some… Read More »Chinpracha House Museum (Baan Chinpracha) 🏛️
Phuket Thai Hua Museum
The Thai Hua Museum on Krabi Road in Phuket Town is a pleasant surprise. We visited it a few years ago when it reopened, and despite being in a beautiful mansion, it was just an empty building.