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Phuket Town

Phuket Town, Phuket 8300, Thailand
+66 211 036 212 213 (Tourism Authority of Thailand)
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Ranked #48 of 106 attractions in Phuket
Type: Other
Owner description: The bustling provincial capital of Phuket is best explored on foot. Tin mining and rubber growing made the island prosperous as Chinese merchants... more » Owner description: The bustling provincial capital of Phuket is best explored on foot. Tin mining and rubber growing made the island prosperous as Chinese merchants settled here centuries ago. Portuguese traders influenced the development of a unique style of architecture known as Sino-Portuguese. Phuket town offers many tourist facilities including accommodation, restaurants and some of the best shopping on the island. « less
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Rosario, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Phuket City/Town is active nearly around the clock. In the early morning, stoic monks take to the streets on their daily alms rounds and the fresh market buzzes with restaurant owners buying ingredients for the day's meals. Non-stop bustle characterizes the daytime, and lasts well into the evening. Nights are reserved for enjoying good company, whether at a restaurant, a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

this is just an old town. If you come to Phuket with very low budget, you can stay in Phuket Town. Cause hotel and food is cheaper than the other area in Phuket

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

It's my first time visiting Old Phuket Town. I'm really enjoy walking around. There is a lot of beautiful building and cafe. What's attract me is their delicious coffee. It's really taste great ! There is a map that show everything about Phuket Town. Great place to take photo !

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This is my 2nd visit to Phuket old town . Each visit brings me the surprise with the strong cultures connection with the Penang . As the history shown most of the Chinese tin miners came in the 1900"s through Georgetown Penang and explore Phuket town . Although have share the similarities for both cities the strong Thai cultures influence... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

The tour covered a very big part of the island and included many activities within the 9-hour time frame. Because the activities were plentiful, it felt quite rushed. Only a specific amount of time was allocated per activity. So this made “taking it all in”, appreciating nature and all that the island has to offer very challenging. The trip included... More

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Toulouse, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

My trip in Phuket was under the rain most of the time as I travelled in moonsoon but it is still enjoyable. One of my favourite place is Phuket town, where I did some nice stroll to see the unique architecture of the old town. On the otherside, I love the secluded beach. I was lucky cause my expat friend... More

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Γλυφάδα, Ελλάδα
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

I visited the island with some great company and stayed at a great hotel. The view from the airplane before the landing was outstanding ! The view from my hotel room the same. Tropical beach with palm trees etc.However the sea water was very warm, didn't make a difference whether you were in or out. The hotel pool was the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

There is a free walking tour map called "Phuket Treasure Map" available at many shops in Old Phuket Town. Great!

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Søndebrorg
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We took the free hotel shuttle bus from our hotel in Patong beach to Phuket town. Drop off at the mall, but besides the nice A/C, nothing special among the shops. The taxi drivers at the stand outside the mall were quite pushy and expensive, but we ended up taking a taxi to the Breeze restaurant (see other review) on... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

We were in Phuket for 8 days and it was a fantastic experience. We made use of Kom Tours for all our transportation needs. He was a fantastic choice. He is an excellent driver, calm, cautious and knows everything about Phuket and its history. I compared his prices to many other operators but his was the best. I think one... More

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