While Phuket is known the world over for its enchanting beaches and energetic nightlife, this enchanting island also has a rich history which is very much apparent for those taking time to explore Old Phuket Town. If you are in search of a Phuket resort along the coast from which to head off on your adventures then consider Anantara Phuket Resort Thailand. This Phuket beach resort can be found on the island’s longest beach and is only around half an hour away from the Old Town.
A perfect place to experience Phuket’s old world charm, the Old Town is well worth strolling around. As you walk along the town streets you will come across old shophouses that blend colonial and Chinese design styles, religious shrines and temples, museums and charming cafes. The Sino-Colonial and Sino-Portuguese shophouses are distinctive and provide a unique insight into the town’s past when it was the centre of the tin mining industry. Among the other highlights one can visit here are the Phuket Thai Hua Museum, Queen Sirikit Garden, the Bhuddist temple known as Wat Putta Mongkon Nimit and the Shrine of the Serene Light.
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