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- What cultural influences intersect in the city?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Where to sleep and what to eat in Phuket city?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to get?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What are the city’s attractions and how much time to spend in the city?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What to avoid in the area and why?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A brief historical outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, located west of the mainland in the Andaman Sea. <\/strong>The area is famous for its natural beauty, such as white beaches with crystal waters, as well as lush greenery. It’s one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. I think these are obvious facts, well known to everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But did you know that Phuket is also the largest city on the island?<\/strong> Although today it’s a popular tourist destination, for many years Phuket played a key trade role on the sea route between India and China. It was the Chinese who had a significant influence on the appearance and structure of the city. Over time, it became an important point on the trade route between Europe and Asia. Phuket made its living mainly from maritime trade, fishing and agriculture, but also had a rich history of tin mining. The Phuket community developed as a trading center, over time attracting merchants from various regions of Asia, including China and Muslim countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to pirates prevalent in the surrounding waters, the island temporarily lost interest from merchants. <\/strong>Robberies and boardings effectively discouraged ships from visiting these areas. Tin mining turned out to be such a great advantage that even despite marauding pirates, the island’s popularity returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This region is interesting because many influences from all over the world are mixed here.<\/strong> As you can see, you will encounter traces of Chinese, Muslim, French, Portuguese, Dutch and Malay culture here.<\/strong> A complete cultural mix that is reflected in its appearance, tradition and atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How to get to the Phuket Town in Thailand?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In our case, we wanted to get to the city from Patong, a resort located on the western side of the island. And I’ll anticipate any questions – yes, getting around Phuket is extremely easy<\/strong>, because everywhere you will meet taxi and tuk tuk drivers calling you. But! The trick is to find transport cheaper than greedy drivers offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, I must mention that on the island of Phuket, the Grab application (the Asian Bolt\/Uber) is not particularly affordable.<\/strong> I advise you to install the InDrive app for yourself, where you can negotiate prices with the driver. The app is extremely useful in Thailand and Bali. Thanks to it, instead of the 500 THB (about 12,50 EUR) proposed by cab drivers, we paid 301 THB (about 7,50 EUR) for transportation. I know that 5,00 EUR is not a huge difference, really. But if you are traveling for several months, respect your budget!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to get to Phuket Town in Thailand from the island’s airport, it’s equally simple. You can choose from Grab, InDrive or even a bus, which will definitely be the cheapest option.<\/strong> The bus runs regularly and ends in the city center, Phuket Old Town.<\/p>\n\n\n
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InDrive app logo.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n Where to sleep in Phuket Town in Thailand?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Definitely in the center!<\/strong> The central part of the city is full of historic buildings that have been transformed into atmospheric accommodation for tourists. Accommodation prices in the city are not excessive, and thanks to the rich offer, every traveler will find something for their budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We decided on Go Inn Phuket old Town,<\/a> but due to the absurd check-in method, I do not recommend this hotel.<\/strong> According to the instructions, we should have received a QR code to scan, which would allow us to get into the room. The problem was that no one sent it to us, there is no reception at the hotel and there was no contact with anyone for many hours. Finally, a cleaning lady checked us in (!), <\/strong>and she sent photos of our passports to the owners of the facility and gave us the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to eat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I highly recommend Phuket Indy Night Market<\/a> – a night market in the city, which may not be particularly large, but makes up for it with the variety and quality of dishes. If you don’t know what you want, take a food tour of the stands! The offer includes both Asian and Western dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For coffee and cake, I recommend going to Comfee Phuket<\/a>, an extremely cozy (as the name suggests) cafe, where we spent a few pleasant hours. By the way, it’s a very good place to work remotely – quiet and comfortable, very aesthetically pleasing. The cafe has a total of three floors, so you’re sure to find a place to hole up and work or relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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