So if you’re getting bored with beaches in Thailand and make sure to go on a walking tour of the best things to do in Old Town Phuket. Moreover, Phuket’s Old Town is by far one of the best things to see on a trip to Phuket and a great way to spend a few hours if you’re wondering what to do in Phuket Town. Here’s the list for your guidance, let’s go!
Best Things to do in Old Phuket Town
1. Embrace Historic Culture at Thai Hua Museum
A beautiful colonial building down the street is the Thai Hua Museum. Thai Hua opened in 1934 as the first Chinese language school in Phuket and today is a center of old Sino Portuguese culture. Thai Hua Museum is a museum focused on the history of Chinese migrants to the island and the country. Also, has some excellent information about the history of Phuket.
Address: 28 Krabi, ตำบล ตลาดเหนือ Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Operating Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM (Opens Everyday)
2. Dessert Fix at Torry’s Ice Cream!
Torry’s Ice Cream more than just your standard dessert spot, the owners bring you reinventions of their childhood snacks. Moreover, you will expect natural ice-cream with no preservatives in flavors ranging from corn milk and avocado. Absolutely giving you the best experience of the dessert!
Address: 16 Soi Rommani, Tumbon Talad Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11 AM – 6 PM (Tuesday – Thursday); 11 AM – 9:30 PM (Friday – Sunday)
(Closed on Monday)
3. Visit Old Phuket town markets
If you’re exploring Old Town Phuket on a Sunday, you’ll have a chance to visit the Sunday Walking Street Market (Lard Yai). If you’re a foodie, this is sort of a street market for you to explore the real street food scene of Thailand. It’s located on Thalang Road, a walk from Thepkasattri Road to Phuket Road from 4 PM – 9 PM. Grab whatever looks appetizing!
4. Strolling around Soi Romanee!
The buildings and shophouses in the Soi Romanee area are pastel-colored and there is peace in the air. It is quaint, in the way the old hutongs in Beijing or peaceful towns in the countryside can be. Next to new hipster coffee shops, it is absolutely an Instagram-worthy street.
Address: Soi Rommani, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
5. Reserve a cooking class and have a feast at Blue Elephant!
If you are interested, stay for a cooking class or just come in for lunch. Their daily set menus presented beautifully and enjoyed in the regal dark wood blue colonial room with elegant silverware and elephant decorated tableware.
Address: 96 Krabi, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Operating Hours: Open ⋅ 9 AM – 10:30 PM (Opens Everyday)
Social Media: Website
6. Dim Sum paradise at Boonrat Dim Sum
Have a traditional Thai breakfast when eating in Phuket Old Town. Try a delectable basket of dim sum in a century’s old establishment and taste the original recipe of Boonrat Dim Sum that was opened in 1917. You’ll taste the authentic flavors brought in from Guangzhou all those years ago. Be sure to try all types of dumplings here!
BOONRAT DIMSUM (1ST BRANCH)
Address: 26/41 Bangkok Road, Muang, Phuket
BOONRAT DIMSUM (2ND BRANCH)
Address: 5/2 Dilok Uthit 2 Road, Muang, Phuket
BOONRAT GOLD
Address: 55/692-693 Chaofa Road, Muang, Phuket
Operating Hours: 6 AM – 10 AM (Opens Everyday)
Social Media: Website
7. Explore Phuket FantaSea
Address: 99 Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, ThailandOperating Hours: 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM (Closed on Thursday)
Social Media: Website
8. DiscoverJui Tui Shrine the Chinese Shrine
Jui Tui Shrine is a popular Chinese temple that plays a pivotal part in the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Located on Soi Phuthorn, Ranong Road, not far from Phuket’s main market, it’s a must-see site for all newcomers to Phuket as one of the oldest and the most respected spiritual centers around.
Address: 283 Soi Phutorn, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Phuket Old Town is a really fun place to explore with a wide variety of awesome things to do. The above 8 are the ones we highly recommend so don’t forget to try them out while you’re there.
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