Look around for all the charming little guesthouses, bookshops, lovely small boutiques and plenty of little coffee shops. Read more about Thalang road. Just off the famous Thalang road is Soi Romanee P , with all the colourful buildings that make it the most photographed street of Phuket.
However, the most beautiful part of Phuket Town was the red light street and the gambling area. You can now stay at one of the small guesthouses or have a drink at a cafe while watching the permanent Instagram competition going on here. Go back through Soi Romanee P and turn left again into Thalang road, where you can admire a few more renovated shophouses, especially the Honda motorbike showroom combined with a new coffee shop.
Until recently, On On hotel was almost as bad as in the movie and only cost baht a night! For a very long time, the shrine hid in the back of a building, and only locals knew about it.
It was a secret no one wanted to share. Finally, they did a great job renovating and widening the ornamented gate, and the shrine itself was left mostly untouched, and it is now a famous landmark. Opposite on the same street is the amulet market X , an extended covered alley where amulet aficionados come mostly on weekends to exchange and discuss amulets.
For us, it is a mysterious topic, but some rare charms have very high value depending on their age, origins and the monk who gave them. Keep walking until the end of Phang Nga Road until you reach The Clocktower building S , which I think used to be a police station and is now a the Peranakanittat Museum. Across the street is the old Standard Chartered Bank R which is also a museum.
Continue on Dibuk road to enjoy more shophouse architecture with their typical archways, designed to keep walkers sheltered from sun and rain. Keep your eyes open and look for the shops selling some typical Phuket sweets and bread.
Then at the intersection of Dibuk and Yaowarat , you will find a trendy local food court called Lock Tien Restaurant I , serving some unique Phuket specialities. Opposite of Lock Tien, have a beautiful shop called Pink Flamingo Cafe J found inside an old corner shop that was initially the former headquarter of the Kian Nguan Mining Company when tin mining was Phuket primary industry.
Read more about Dibuk Road a lot more! To reach Yaowarat from the bus station, walk against the traffic flow toward the fountain circle C and turn left. If you are lucky, on the left, you will find a dark passage leading to the mysterious Limpanon House D , a fantastic abandoned mansion. Unfortunately, lately, the gate appears to be more often closed than opened. Opposite to it is antique shops worth stopping at.
One is an old Kanom Jeen shop Y run by a young guy who was smart enough to keep the shop in its original condition, making it an exciting photo opportunity. Next to it is also an ancient pharmacy Y with surprising dry roots and ingredient kept in a hundred wooden drawers.
If you plan to take photos in there, know that the owner can but grumpy as he probably gets more photographers than shoppers in a day, so buy something if you plan to take photos!
Continue straight until you reach the Thalang intersection. If you continue straight, things get a little less exciting, but you will be able to admire a few more heritage mansions. Next to Flamingo Shop J are several other shops worth mentioning where some elderly ladies sit all day, selling some delicious Phuket speciality cakes and pastries.
Try the famous Ice Kachang, shaved ice with syrup on top and red beans inside, a perfect way to cool down from the heat and long walks. For a great view of the city, jungle and sea, go to the top of Khao Rang , a hill on the northwest edge of the city.
There you will find a couple of good restaurants where you can enjoy the view with a pleasant meal, as well as a bronze statue of Phraya Ratsada Nupradit also known as Ratsada Korsimbi Na Ranong , a famous governor of Phuket. See Phuket Town map.
Hotel rates here are less than by the beach though the range of hotels is slightly limited. Staying in town is also a good option for those heading straight to Phi Phi after their arrival, as it is between the airport and the ferry pier at Ao Makham. For more information see Phuket City hotels. Phuket City is well known for its excellent dining options and it is worth the effort to go there for a meal.
Prices are very reasonable as establishments tend to cater to locals and expats, as opposed to tourists. If you want to sample authentic Thai cuisine , go where locals go and head for the city. The go-to destination for the well-to-do of Thailand, Surin Beach plays host to a range of stunning luxury resorts and once hosted the former king for a round of golf. Both Surin and the nearby Pansea beach are the textbook definition of Thai beaches: soft, white sands and gleaming turquoise seas, with a backdrop of lush, green coconut trees.
Away from the beach, Surin Plaza offers some retail therapy, while there are a number of high-end restaurants and spas nearby to take your pampering to another level. Situated south of Karon is Kata. There are numerous restaurants and bars nearby offering stunning views of the bays, and the modern Palm Square complex is a popular hangout. The Big Buddha statue is a top attraction and for good reason. At 45m ft tall; this giant marble statue can be seen as far away as Phuket Town, and the views from the summit are breathtakingly beautiful.
Plus, the Chalong Bay Rum Distillery makes for an interesting trip. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements.
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