Lifestyle Tourism: Old Town, Phuket

     Phuket is well known not only for its beaches but also its vibes – what is hidden in the city. It is suitable for those who love to experience the way of life in the past and walk around. The old town area is a mixture of people with different cultures, lifestyles, traditions, and foods. 

     The architecture is also a reflection of the city and culture, which has become part of the identity of the community, such as the Sino-Portuguese style, with a particular tradition called Peranakan, a cultural mixture of Chinese, Malaysian, and Thai cultures, revealing a trail of prosperity during the King Rama V era. There is also a wall of arts for photos, as well.

     The food in this part of the city is also a goal for any tourists who love trying traditional foods, such as fried Hokkien noodles and local foods such as O-tao, Loba, and creeping fig, to name only a few. There is a walking street every Sunday where people can shop for souvenirs, food, local snacks, and street food. This is the charm of the old town of Phuket.  

     Because of the mixture of people's backgrounds, the clothes and costumes that people wear every day are also different, from Thai style to the traditional costume called Baba, lace shirt and embroidered batik sarong.

     The way of life of the locals – which is a mixture of ethnicities, traditions, and cultures, as well as its being an important trading spot –  continues to attract many tourists to Phuket.