Thai Hua museum is one of the most unique museums in Phuket

Thai Hua Museum in Phuket

If you love to know more about new cultures and history of countries, this is for you! Thai Hua Museum in Phuket is one of the best and well-built museums in Phuket that tells a lot about the Thai history and culture. It has received many awards because of its unique and outstanding architecture that attracts thousands of tourists every year. The museum’s history is special as it was originally built as a school to Chinese then it became a museum. You will also be able to capture many amazing and picturesque photos, so don’t forget your camera during your visit!

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Thai Hua Museum is one of the most beautifully designed and well-maintained buildings in Phuket. Many people from all around the world come to visit it each year for its spectacular and unique architecture. It was given an award in 2008 for its outstanding and unique architecture. The Thai Hua Museum have an inner courtyard which is opened to the sky, its also has a charming garden that includes tools and machines from the tin-mining years. The museum is a great place to learn more about the Thai history and culture especially the Thai/Chinese connections. This is because it has many short films, on the museum’s floors, that have English, Thai and Chinese subtitles. Also, it has a room that is full of statues that describes the major events of Phuket and the main festivals, like the vegetarian festival. The museum lies on Krab road and was originally built in 1917 as a school and was called Phuket Huabun School. Later it was called Ratjunhua school and then it got its today’s name “Thai Hua Museum”. The museum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, the entrance fee is just 200 Baht, but if you like to take photos you will have to pay extra money.

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Phuket vegetarian festival

It’s the refreshing, colorful, and everlasting traditional festival which shows a rigid vegetarian diet and period of abstinence of flesh, you can’t miss on this vegetarian festive season, Phuket. Come, visit here and grab the freshness poured into the fruits, vegetables, and the worshiping environment in order to cherish the bundle of joy and beautiful memories forever in your heart.

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Issatul Islam Mosque

Thailand, being a secular country, is home for people of different religions and communities. One of the major communities of Thailand is of Muslims and they constitute of around 20-25% of the local population on the Phuket Island. Muslims of Phuket are well known for preserving their cultural identity. They are living a life in harmony with the other communities of the island throughout the history. You will find as many as around 27 mosques in the South Phuket and in total around 54 spreading over the island. One of the greatest tourist attractions among these mosques is the Issatul Islam Mosque in Cape Panwa. It is on the way to the Phuket Aquarium and grabs a lot of tourist attention due to its beautiful structure and architectural design.

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Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket

Jui Tui Shrine is a famous Chinese temple that hosts the popular annual vegetarian festival in Phuket. This is a must see site for any visitor going for a vacation in Thailand as it is the oldest Chinese temple dating back in 1911. This architectural superior temple was built and dedicated to Tean Hu Huan Soy the Chinese god associated with dancers, performance, and artist. Apart from being a tourist attraction site, Jui Tui Shrine is an important spiritual center for the locals. They come to celebrate their weddings, birthdays, healing, newborn babies and seeking deity at this spiritual center.

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Naka Weekend Market

Get ready to have some fun and a special night outing in this weekend bazaar, many eateries are infamous for its delicious Thai food and also chill beers in the bars. You must not miss this chance to enjoy the bustling weekend night.

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Nemo Dolphin Phuket Show

If you are in Thailand and want to relive your childhood being surprised every next moment, Nemo Phuket Dolphin show is for you to visit. Being the only dolphinarium in Phuket, this marine park was established in 2015 with the cause of spreading awareness about the conservation of sea creatures. If you are a lover of nature, this is the place which will let you get up close with sea creatures. Meeting up all the standards set by the Thailand authorities, the team at the Dolphin Bay prepares all the performances keeping up in the mind their responsibilities towards the marine life.

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Old Phuket Town

The wonderful mixture of historical insights, Old Phuket Town invites thousands of visitors to experience its architecture, commerce, dress and way of life. Surrounded by Sino-Portuguese buildings on both the sides, it is one of the best places in Thailand to discover and experience the history of Phuket. It offers an illusion to be thrown back in the ancient time and you will definitely enjoy it. Roam in the mysterious streets of Old Phuket Town which serve as an easy way for pedestrians to walk around. Get ready to explore the architectural wonders along with delicious Thai foods and walk along the streets full of styled houses.