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Visit The Memory at On On Hotel
Formerly known as ‘Un Un Hotel’, ‘The memory at On On Hotel’ is one of the proudest and iconic possessions of Phuket Town. It is located in the heart of Phuket and is famous for making an appearance in the opening scenes of one of Leonardo DiCaprio’s blockbuster movies, “Beach”.
On On, constructed in 1929, is the oldest hotel established on Phuket island and vouched for the age of tin-mining. It is also one of the cheapest hotels of Phuket, despite the luxurious services they provide like private rooms, shuttle service, laundry, etc. which makes it totally value-for-money.
On On, constructed in 1929, is the oldest hotel established on Phuket island and vouched for the age of tin-mining. It is also one of the cheapest hotels of Phuket, despite the luxurious services they provide like private rooms, shuttle service, laundry, etc. which makes it totally value-for-money.
Location: 19 Phangnga Road, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Eat at Tunk-Ka Cafe
Tunk-Ka cafe is a magnificent cafe widely spread over the hillsides of Khao Rang. It is considered to be one of the most romantic places of Phuket, and gives an amazing panoramic view of the entire city.
Due to its altitude, the weather here is amazing and usually breezy, topping up with its three separate terraces embedded with large trees, the place is always cool. The extensive menu here offers a huge variety of delicious Thai food along with the view of the Big Buddha statue. When visiting here, having lunch here with your friends and family should be one of the things to do in Phuket.
Due to its altitude, the weather here is amazing and usually breezy, topping up with its three separate terraces embedded with large trees, the place is always cool. The extensive menu here offers a huge variety of delicious Thai food along with the view of the Big Buddha statue. When visiting here, having lunch here with your friends and family should be one of the things to do in Phuket.
Location: Khosambi Road, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Timings: Daily from 11AM to 9PM
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Explore Thai Hua Museum
Thai Hua Museum is a magnificent, conserved, British-Colonial Mansion, situated on the Krabi road, in Phuket Old Town. It was originally built up as the first Chinese-language school of Phuket.
But fortunately enough, Kusonsongkhroh Foundation came and realised the potential of this exquisite, empty building and transformed it into a big display of art and crafts. There are also more than a couple of dozen exhibition rooms in this architecture, offering an extensive range of short films in both Chinese and Thai, available with English subtitles. If learning about Thai tradition is one of the things to do in Phuket list, you can learn a lot about Phuket’s traditional rites as well as its history of tin-mining years.
But fortunately enough, Kusonsongkhroh Foundation came and realised the potential of this exquisite, empty building and transformed it into a big display of art and crafts. There are also more than a couple of dozen exhibition rooms in this architecture, offering an extensive range of short films in both Chinese and Thai, available with English subtitles. If learning about Thai tradition is one of the things to do in Phuket list, you can learn a lot about Phuket’s traditional rites as well as its history of tin-mining years.
Location: 28 Krabi, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Timings: Daily from 9AM to 5PM
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Explore Phuket Town Historical Centre
Old Phuket Town is the historic landmark of Phuket. It plays a significant role in showcasing the integrity and honour of the history of Phuket. This district has been a constant evolution from its historic time, with the opening of fancy boutiques, coffee shops, and bars.
It also plays a commercial hub for the city with 2 major markets held on the Ranong Road. Phuket walking street is a night event held every sunday with musical performances and gift stalls that attract thousands of visitors all over the country. You can easily spend 2-3 hours hiking in this area with your family and enjoy the weather.
It also plays a commercial hub for the city with 2 major markets held on the Ranong Road. Phuket walking street is a night event held every sunday with musical performances and gift stalls that attract thousands of visitors all over the country. You can easily spend 2-3 hours hiking in this area with your family and enjoy the weather.
Location: Phuket Old Town, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Visit Phuket Town Photo Gallery
There are over dozens of art galleries in Phuket Old Town. Pab Khean Thai Art Gallery & Frame is one of the prominent ones. It is famous for its acrylic and oil paintings depicting both traditional Thai and contemporary Thai art forms.
The art gallery displays the artwork of the eponymous Pab Khean, so if you are an admirer of his work then you must pay a visit to this place. Pondering about what things to do in Phuket? You can enroll yourself in art and painting classes which are available on special requests. As there is no better way to attain appreciation for modern Thai art, than indulging yourself right into it.
The art gallery displays the artwork of the eponymous Pab Khean, so if you are an admirer of his work then you must pay a visit to this place. Pondering about what things to do in Phuket? You can enroll yourself in art and painting classes which are available on special requests. As there is no better way to attain appreciation for modern Thai art, than indulging yourself right into it.
Location: Thepkasattri Road (Theawnam), Talad Yai, A. Muang, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Timings: Mon-Fri: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Sat-Sun: 10.00 am to 12am
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Take a stroll at Phang Nga Road
Phang Nga road is one of the historical streets of Old Phuket Town, running parallel to the Thalang Road. It has a lot of charms, neighbourhood cafes, and various significant historical landmarks and monuments.
If you get the opportunity to visit this town, one of the things to do in Phuket is walk in these serene streets, you must definitely gaze at the splendid renovated infrastructures and museums. Phang Nga is one of the 5 major sois (narrow lanes) of Phuket Old Town with a great European influence, and cute sweetshops and art galleries clearly visible in the streets.
If you get the opportunity to visit this town, one of the things to do in Phuket is walk in these serene streets, you must definitely gaze at the splendid renovated infrastructures and museums. Phang Nga is one of the 5 major sois (narrow lanes) of Phuket Old Town with a great European influence, and cute sweetshops and art galleries clearly visible in the streets.
Location: Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Dine in luxury at Tu Kab Khao
Located in an extravagant Chino-Portuguese building, Tu Kab Khao, is an elegant restaurant portraying the grace of the Royal Family. It is set inside a vintage heritage site parallel to the ‘Shrine of the Serene Light’ on the Phang Nga Road.
It offers over 100 different items in the menu and a traditional Penang style decoration creating an ambient atmosphere within the restaurant. Enjoying their famous Pomelo salad with live old western songs in the background in a villa-like eatery, is an experience to die for. As luxe as it sounds, it is a relatively cheaper restaurant compared to the other restaurants in Phuket Old town.
It offers over 100 different items in the menu and a traditional Penang style decoration creating an ambient atmosphere within the restaurant. Enjoying their famous Pomelo salad with live old western songs in the background in a villa-like eatery, is an experience to die for. As luxe as it sounds, it is a relatively cheaper restaurant compared to the other restaurants in Phuket Old town.
Location: 8 Phangnga Road, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Timings: Daily 11:30AM to 9:45PM
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Feel at peace in Jui Tui Shrine
Jui Tui Shrine is a Taoist shrine and plays a vital role in Phuket's annual vegetarian festival. It plays as a spiritual center for the town and is one of the oldest temples of the island. The main building of the shrine displays 3 attractive large altars with statues of Chinese Gods.
Jui Tui shrine is famous for monks who help you predict your future, with a bamboo stick and fortune sticks. So, if you wish to know how prosperous your future is going to be, you must add it to your list of things to do in Phuket.
Jui Tui shrine is famous for monks who help you predict your future, with a bamboo stick and fortune sticks. So, if you wish to know how prosperous your future is going to be, you must add it to your list of things to do in Phuket.
Location: 283 Soi Phutorn, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Timings: Daily 8AM to 8:30PM
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Witness Chinpracha House
Formerly known as 'Baan Chinpracha', Chinpracha House is an amazing 2-storey mansion spread all over Phuket Town. Still holding to its Portuguese roots, this mansion possesses an old-fashioned charm, which holds it a place in your things to do in Phuket list.
This mansion has also been featured in some Hollywood movies like 'Young Indiana Jones' and 'Heaven and Earth'. Built in 1903, Chinpracha House still holds to its original reins and did not need renovation of any sort, giving it a vintage charm. It is a fusion of a classic museum and an assemblage of personal collectibles over a long period of time.
Location: 98 Krabi, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Timings: Daily 9AM to 4:30PM
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This mansion has also been featured in some Hollywood movies like 'Young Indiana Jones' and 'Heaven and Earth'. Built in 1903, Chinpracha House still holds to its original reins and did not need renovation of any sort, giving it a vintage charm. It is a fusion of a classic museum and an assemblage of personal collectibles over a long period of time.
Location: 98 Krabi, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Timings: Daily 9AM to 4:30PM
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Eat at Gallery Cafe
While in Phuket, eating at this Gallery cafe is one of the must things to do. Gallery cafe is spread over various locations all over Phuket offering chic supper options at affordable prices. This place is also called the ‘Bagel heaven’ of Phuket for offering a huge variety of appetizing bagels.
Also, their breads are freshly baked in-house along with a variety of blended coffee beans. They provide a customer-friendly environment with outdoor space for dogs as well as kids' playful arena.
Also, their breads are freshly baked in-house along with a variety of blended coffee beans. They provide a customer-friendly environment with outdoor space for dogs as well as kids' playful arena.
Location: 19 Yaowarat Road Rawai, Talat Yai, Phuket Town, Phuket 83100 Thailand
Timings: Daily 8AM to 5PM
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