Phuket Town, A Blend of Nostalgia and Local Charm

Wat Mongkol Nimit, Dibuk Road, Phuket, Phuket Province, 83000, Thailand

There are quite a few specialty shops

Introduction

Phuket Town is located in the central part of Phuket, about a 30-minute drive from Phuket Airport and a 45-minute drive from Patong. This is where the Phuket government is located, while Patong is the tourist center, and the two have different atmospheres. In Phuket Town, you can get an in-depth look at the local way of life and taste cheap and delicious food. Phuket Town includes residential areas, commercial areas, schools, and other areas, but not all areas are worth visiting. Early Chinese immigrants once gathered in Phuket Town, and the old street preserves nearly a century of Portuguese-style architecture, which is one of the shooting locations for the Thai movie "Seasons Change." These buildings have been protected by the government. On the old street, you can find shops selling traditional Peranakan-style clothing, and some old houses have been converted into bars and guesthouses, suitable for fresh tourists or photography enthusiasts who like to look for the shadows of old times in Phuket Town. In addition to the old street, Phuket Town also has a viewing point located on Rang Hill. On the hill, besides dense vegetation and negative oxygen ions, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Phuket Town and the east coast. At night, Rang Hill is a good place for local couples to date, and there are several famous restaurants on the hill, suitable for enjoying the night view of Phuket. During the day, when you go up to Rang Hill, you also have the chance to see groups of macaques. You can feed them with peanuts, but please do not touch them. If you are injured, you need to go to the hospital for timely vaccination.

Address

Wat Mongkol Nimit, Dibuk Road, Phuket, Phuket Province, 83000, Thailand

Transportation

There are public buses from Phuket Airport and Patong Beach to Phuket Town. The bus stop at the airport is located 50 meters to the left of the international exit of Terminal 1, with a ticket price of 90 baht per person and a total travel time of about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The starting point from Patong is opposite Absolute Seapearl Resort at the southern end of the beach, with a ticket price of 30 baht per person and a total travel time of about 1 hour.