The Old Town is an area of historical interest in the city of Phuket. The main streets of Old Town are Thalang, Phang Nga, Krabi, Dibuk, and Yoawarat. Old Town is known for Sino-Portuguese buildings on both sides of the street. Many old buildings have been converted into shops, hotels, restaurants, and museums.
Phuket has a rich history as tin-mining country peopled by Siamese, Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians, and sea gypsies.
Since the 16th century, Europeans have been involved in the tin trade of Phuket. In the 18th century, much of the island's tin mining was carried out by Hokkien Chinese who were instrumental in building the old part of the city. Many buildings in Sino-Portuguese style from this period are preserved and restored, particularly the shophouses and the big mansions.
The old part of the city is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening walking around. The old businesses have been converted from warehouses into cafes or coffee shops. Many of the houses are now being used as restaurants or souvenir stores. The buildings and the area is a great place to take a break from the beaches and explore.
Enjoy the video!
You can also see my videos on the following video hosting platforms Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee and Subscribe Star. If you have any questions of comments and wish to contact me directly I can be reached by email at endlessjourneytravels@gmail.com
Follow me on Twitter @AEndlessJourney
#endlessjourney
#thailand
#travel
