Nestled in Phang Nga province, about 30 kilometers from Khao Lak, lies Takuapa, a small town with old Sino-Thai-style houses. The well-preserved buildings, adorned with charming street art, bear witness to the region's architectural and cultural heritage. In the past, this area of ​​Phang Nga and Phuket attracted many foreign traders, particularly Chinese, who established tin mines and built their homes in their own distinctive style. Takuapa, now largely forgotten, was once the most important town in all of southern Thailand. It was a cultural melting pot where Chinese, Indian, and Arab immigrants settled alongside the local Thais. The area's history is still palpable today, as Sino-Portuguese-style houses line its five main streets: Thanon Sri Takua Pa, Thanon Udom Tara, Thanon Klan Kaew, Thanon Montri 2, and Thanon Na Mueang. Many old buildings have been converted into cafes or shops, their walls adorned with street art that tells the area's rich history. There are also bakeries that make Taosor cake, the region's most famous cake. Just outside town, near Taosor JaeYee, is the most renowned Taosor cake factory in Takuapa. Take the opportunity to enjoy a canoe trip on the Takuapa Little Amazon!

Please note that the main street of Takuapa town, Sri Takua Pa Road, becomes a pedestrian zone every Sunday evening and features a charming night market offering a wide variety of local dishes.

You can reach Takuapa bus station by public bus and from there take a tuk-tuk to Takuapa's old town. However, if you are planning a round trip from Khao Lak on the same day, please check the return bus schedules beforehand.

How to get there

How do you get to Takuapa Old Town? You can take a public bus to Takuapa Bus Station and then a tuk-tuk to the old town. However, if you are planning a round trip from Khao Lak on the same day, please check the return bus schedules beforehand.