Phuket Named UNESCO Creative City
In honor of my new stomping grounds, Phuket, being recently declared a UNESCO Creative City due to its...
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Siam Bakery
-food If you find yourself needing a break from all the delicious Thai food, Siam bakery in Phuket Town has fresh and authentic French pastries, baguettes, and sandwiches. The coffee is strong, the prices are reasonable, and there is beer. Closed Sundays.
Kopitiam by Wilai
-food -drinks Interested in esoteric culinary traditions with names like Baba? Namely, those of Malaysian-Chinese immigrants of the Phuket tin mining boom of 100 years ago? With dishes inspired the by her grandmother’s recipes, photos of Old Phuket, and the aroma’s from Phuket’s oldest herb shop next door, this female-owned restaurant in the heart of Phuket Old Town is a must visit and an educational experience. Watch the lighted Sino-Portuguese architecture change colors while you sip a chrysanthemum or peablossom tea and eat Chinese-Thai Hokkein noodles. And order Moo Hong, steamed porked belly with Chinese herbs and mushrooms.
Monkey Hill
As the name suggests, Monkey Hill is a delightful hike up to a breathtaking viewpoint of Phuket Town, the Andaman Sea, and the surrounding islands. Oh, and did we mention there are monkeys? Put on your workout gear and power-walk to the top with the locals or stop at the lookout cafes for a coffee and snack and check out the temple. For some free views, nature, and photo ops, Monkey Hill is a fantastic way to spend a few hours, right in the heart of Phuket Town.
Phuket Town Sunday Walking Street
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Every Suday evening, historic Phuket Old Town is host to an open air artisan market selling art, jewelry, plants, herbs, used clothes, street food, and more. Lined with restored Sino-Portuguese architecture, book shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants keep longer hours and welcome pedestrians inside for cool drinks. You’ll probably catch traditional Thai dance performances or children from local school groups raising money for various causes on the island. Shop till you drop or take in the free scenery.