{"id":1072,"date":"2015-08-26T17:12:38","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T09:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/?p=1072"},"modified":"2023-08-22T16:11:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:11:53","slug":"a-fascinating-exploration-of-phuket-town-5-cultural-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/a-fascinating-exploration-of-phuket-town-5-cultural-attractions","title":{"rendered":"A Fascinating Exploration of Phuket Town: 5 Cultural Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Colouful streets, rows of Sino-Portugese shophouses, atmospheric\u00a0dining establishments and a vibrant atmosphere makes Phuket Town a site worth exploring.\u00a0Steeped in culture, this bustling city is home to a variety of intriguing travel attractions &#8211; just perfect for vacation makers with a thirst for cultural immersions during their sojourns.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Amulet-Market-Phuket-Town-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Amulet-Market-Phuket-Town-300x168.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Amulet-Market-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Amulet-Market-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Amulet-Market-Phuket-Town.jpg\" alt=\"Amulet Market Phuket Town\" title=\"\" height=\"252\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1105 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/a-fascinating-exploration-of-phuket-town-5-cultural-attractions\/#AMULET_MARKET\" >AMULET MARKET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/a-fascinating-exploration-of-phuket-town-5-cultural-attractions\/#BAAN_CHINPRACHA\" >BAAN CHINPRACHA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/a-fascinating-exploration-of-phuket-town-5-cultural-attractions\/#JUI_TUI_SHRINE\" >JUI TUI SHRINE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/a-fascinating-exploration-of-phuket-town-5-cultural-attractions\/#SOI_ROMANEE\" >SOI ROMANEE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/a-fascinating-exploration-of-phuket-town-5-cultural-attractions\/#THAVORN_HOTEL_MUSEUM\" >THAVORN HOTEL MUSEUM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMULET_MARKET\"><\/span>AMULET MARKET<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Venture into a small alley off Rassada Road, and you will find yourself in the bustling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?mid=zteboAd1PYQU.kQeIAL2YHe_I&amp;hl=en_US\"><strong>Amulet Market<\/strong> <strong>of Phuket Town<\/strong><\/a>. Stalls line the alley, each displaying myriad amulets. A row of shops stand behind these stalls, selling a vast collection of amulets and Buddha images. The amulet market draws a large crowd of customers from various countries in the region, as well as from Australia and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Take a glance around, and you will catch sight of a sizable crowd\u00a0wearing amulets. Some don it for good luck and protection, while others believe that the amulet brings luck in specific aspects, such as love, work, education and health. Do exercise caution before buying any amulets here &#8211; you would have to be an experienced collector to know an authentic amulet from a reproduction.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/BAAN-CHINPRACHA-Phuket-Town-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/BAAN-CHINPRACHA-Phuket-Town-300x168.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/BAAN-CHINPRACHA-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/BAAN-CHINPRACHA-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/BAAN-CHINPRACHA-Phuket-Town.jpg\" alt=\"BAAN CHINPRACHA Phuket Town\" title=\"\" height=\"252\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1106 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BAAN_CHINPRACHA\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g293920-d2704719-Reviews-Chinpracha_House-Phuket.html\">BAAN CHINPRACHA<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Travel back in time with an exploration of this\u00a0stately Sino-Colonial mansion &#8211; the only one in Phuket that is open to the public. Constructed by\u00a0Phra Pitak Chinpracha in 1903, the ground floor of the home is converted into a museum, while his descendents reside on the upper levels. Most of the rooms are set-up as if its residents still carry out their daily activities there. A\u00a0poke around in the kitchen will bring to sight huge\u00a0stoves, clay pots and brass pans, while other common areas feature old family photographs, vintage Italian floor tiles and original furniture imported from Europe and China.<\/p>\n<p>For travellers keen on discovering the history, architecture and culture of\u00a0Phuket, this is a spot that is not to be missed. It takes an hour to complete a tour of the museum, so a trip here can be easily scheduled into your travel itinerary for Phuket&#8217;s Old Town.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JUI-TUI-SHRINE-Phuket-Town-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JUI-TUI-SHRINE-Phuket-Town-300x169.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JUI-TUI-SHRINE-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JUI-TUI-SHRINE-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JUI-TUI-SHRINE-Phuket-Town.jpg\" alt=\"JUI TUI SHRINE Phuket Town\" title=\"\" height=\"253\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1107 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JUI_TUI_SHRINE\"><\/span>JUI TUI SHRINE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The popular <strong>Jui Tui Shrine<\/strong> is a must-see for travellers keen on discovering more about Chinese culture. This temple takes center stage during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, drawing a large crowd of devotees and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Step inside, and you will set sight on multiple altars and statues of Chinese gods, and discern a heady smell of incense hands in the air. If you are keen on discovering what the future holds, try out the fortune sticks. A bamboo cup\u00a0containing\u00a0a bunch of fortune sticks is shaken repeatedly until one of the sticks drops to the ground. Each stick has a number marked on it, and querents proceed on to obtain a fortune paper with a matching number, which will have their fortunes written on it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SOI-ROMANEE-Phuket-Town-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SOI-ROMANEE-Phuket-Town-300x169.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SOI-ROMANEE-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SOI-ROMANEE-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SOI-ROMANEE-Phuket-Town.jpg\" alt=\"SOI ROMANEE Phuket Town\" title=\"\" height=\"254\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1108 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOI_ROMANEE\"><\/span>SOI ROMANEE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colourful Sino-Portugese shophouses line the charming street of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1215781-d5995325-i97556870-Old_Phuket_Town-Phuket_Town_Phuket.html\">Soi Romanee<\/a><\/strong>. Keep your eyes peeled for red Chinese shrines set on the exterior walls of the shophouses &#8211; these shrines were set up to make it convenient for the shopowners to conduct their daily\u00a0prayers before entering or leaving their homes. Keep your evening free for a stop by <strong>Glasnost<\/strong>, a favourite hangout in the area. Decorated with an array of alluring antiques, the pub stands out from the rest for its unique decor. Jam sessions are held on the fourth Sunday of each month, so musically-inclined vacation makers along Soi Romanee can stop by for a night of jazz and blues tunes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/THAVORN-HOTEL-MUSEUM-Phuket-Town-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/THAVORN-HOTEL-MUSEUM-Phuket-Town-300x167.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/THAVORN-HOTEL-MUSEUM-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/THAVORN-HOTEL-MUSEUM-Phuket-Town.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/THAVORN-HOTEL-MUSEUM-Phuket-Town.jpg\" alt=\"THAVORN HOTEL MUSEUM Phuket Town\" title=\"\" height=\"251\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1109 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THAVORN_HOTEL_MUSEUM\"><\/span>THAVORN HOTEL MUSEUM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a spare afternoon, make a brief stopover at\u00a0<strong>Thavorn Hotel Museum<\/strong>. Poke around the interiors, and you are likely to chance upon interesting curios and hidden gems amidst the museum&#8217;s rather eccentric\u00a0flea market-esque setting.<\/p>\n<p>Decorated with ornate touches, Thavorn Hotel must have been the talk of the town in its heyday. However, the faded lobby, adjacent to the museum, now projects a dejected air. The dimly-lit interiors of the museum houses a\u00a0collection of Phuket and Thai\u00a0memorabilia, ranging from antique toys and clothing, to tin-mining equipment and black-and-white photographs. Travellers will find more informative displays at other museums on the island, but the quirkiness of this attraction makes it a worthwhile spot for a quick exploration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/\">villas in Phuket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colouful streets, rows of Sino-Portugese shophouses, atmospheric\u00a0dining establishments and a vibrant atmosphere makes Phuket Town a site worth exploring.\u00a0Steeped in culture, this bustling city is &hellip; <!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":1111,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,3,86],"tags":[60],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - 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