Phuket Old Town
About
Phuket Old Town is a compact heritage quarter on Phuket island centred around Thalang, Dibuk, and Krabi roads, lined with Sino Portuguese shophouses built between 1850 and 1910 by Hokkien Chinese tin merchants. The pastel facades, shuttered windows, and arched colonnades mirror the architectural style seen in George Town and Macau. Today, the district blends original family run gold shops and herbal pharmacies with trendy cafes, boutiques, and the popular Sunday Walking Street market on Thalang Road from 4 PM to 10 PM. Often included in a Phuket package or explored by travellers visiting Phuket from Bangkok, the Thai Hua Museum and the Peranakan themed Baba Museum provide cultural insight and historical context, making it one of the top 10 places to visit in Phuket.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Thalang Road
Thalang Road is the main heritage stretch and is best photographed early in the morning before traffic builds up. On Sunday evenings it transforms into a lively Walking Street food market.
Soi Romanee
Soi Romanee is a short, colourful lane of restored shophouses now home to boutique cafes and guesthouses, widely considered the most photographed street in Phuket and a highlight of any Phuket booking itinerary.
Things to Know
- •Sunday Walking Street is the highlight
- •Most shops shut Mon-Sat afternoon
- •Carry cash for street food
- •Free to wander
- •Museums charge ~200 THB
