Heritage quarter with Sino-Portuguese architecture, street art and Sunday markets.
Old Phuket Town preserves the island's tin-mining era heritage through colourful shophouses, ornate temples, and a vibrant contemporary culture of art, food, and design.
Phuket Town flourished during the 19th-century tin boom, blending Chinese, Portuguese, and Malay architectural influences into a unique Sino-Portuguese style.
Best explored on foot. Free to wander. The Sunday Walking Street market on Thalang Road is a highlight.
Shops typically 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Sunday market 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday evenings for the walking street market. Weekday mornings for photography without crowds.
Wat Mongkol Nimit, Thai Hua Museum, and Rang Hill viewpoint.
