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Top neighborhoods in Phuket
Old Phuket Town
Old Phuket Town's pastel-colored shophouses tell stories of its 19th-century tin mining days through stunning Sino-Portuguese architecture. Visitors stroll down Thalang Road past ornate temples, vibrant street art, and museums showcasing Chinese, Malay, and European influences. The Sunday Walking Street Market buzzes with local crafts and traditional Thai street food, creating the perfect blend of history and culture. Heritage boutique hotels occupy lovingly restored colonial buildings, giving travelers an authentic taste of the area's rich past. The compact historic core is best explored on foot or by tuk-tuk, with most attractions within walking distance. Cafes serve Peranakan cuisine alongside traditional Thai dishes, offering delicious flavors in charming historic settings.
Talat Yai
Talat Yai blends history and culture in a delicious feast for the senses. Colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses line narrow streets, housing art galleries and cafes behind mint green and coral pink facades. The Sunday Walking Street transforms historic lanes into a vibrant cultural bazaar, while Chinese shrines fill the air with incense and tradition. Local eateries serve authentic Hokkien noodles and Peranakan cuisine in family-run establishments throughout this walkable district. Heritage hotels in converted mansions offer cultural immersion with personal touches. Getting around is easy with abundant tuk-tuks and songthaews connecting you to Phuket's beaches just 30 minutes away.
Talat Nuea
Talat Nuea's colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses transport you to Phuket's tin-mining heyday. Chinese shrines fill narrow streets with incense while century-old coffee shops serve Hokkien noodles at marble-topped tables. The neighborhood bursts with authentic cultural experiences from traditional medicine shops to local markets selling Thai delicacies. Family-run restaurants dish up genuine Peranakan cuisine that won't break the bank. Heritage boutique hotels in restored shophouses offer cultural immersion with historic charm. The compact area is best explored on foot, with songthaews available for trips to Phuket Town center.
Chinatown
Phuket's Chinatown dazzles with ornate Chinese shrines tucked between colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses. Red lanterns glow against weathered facades while traditional medicine shops display dried herbs in glass jars. The Weekend Market and Talad Yai buzz with energy, perfect for sampling authentic Chinese-Thai cuisine or hunting for unique treasures among the narrow streets. Getting around is best done on foot through the compact historic core, though tuk-tuks and taxis are readily available. Heritage hotels in restored buildings offer cultural immersion with traditional architectural elements. Most shops and eateries close by early evening, making mornings ideal for exploring this living museum of Chinese-Thai traditions.
Top landmarks in Phuket
Phuket Weekend Market
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Phuket Weekend Market in Old Phuket Town. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is culturally rich and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Limelight Avenue Phuket, Talad Yai Market, and Lard Yai Sunday Night Market.
Patong Go-Kart Speedway and Phuket Offroad Fun Park
Talat Nuea is home to Patong Go-Kart Speedway and Phuket Offroad Fun Park, so why not stop by during your stay in Phuket. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is relaxing and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
