Historical And Cultural Day Tour To Takuapa Old Town From Khao Lak
Visit Takuapa Old Town and observe old period-style buildings, small coffee shops, and the famous tin mines. This Historical and Cultural Tour explores the old town of Takuapa, formerly known as ‘Takola’. Located approximately 32km north of Khao Lak. The beautiful Sino-Portuguese architecture and wealth of the community owe their origins to the tin-mining industry, an important era in the town, and in fact the history of the town. Discover the old-town streets lined with beautiful examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture. We will visit Takuapa Market before heading to Nam Kem Cultural Centre, a museum run by locals and interestingly made out of clay. Finally, we visit the Tsunami Memorial Park, a tranquil and peaceful place for reflection and remembrance.
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Stop At: Sin Chai Tueng Shrine, R9H8+P3J, Bang Sai, Takua Pa District, Phang-nga 82110, Thailand
Visit Chinese Shrine
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Leng San Keng Shrine, 58 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Thai Mueang, Amphoe Thai Mueang, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82120, Thailand
Visit Chinese Shrine
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Takua Pa Walking Street, R9H7+RX2, Thanon Sri Takuapa, Tambon Takua Pa, Amphoe Takua Pa, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82110, Thailand
Browse around the Takuapa local market
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: เต้าส้อ ตวงรัตน์ Tuangrat Taosor Cake, Takua Pa, Takua Pa District, Phang-nga 82110, Thailand
A popular dessert in the Takua Pa district of Phang Nga is Taosor Cake. It is similar to a Chinese mooncake but smaller.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Takuapa Old Town Wall, 849'50. 9821'59., 1 ตำบล ตะกั่วป่า อำเภอตะกั่วป่า พังงา 82110, Thailand
The buildings in Chinese and Portuguese architectural styles are preserved. Visitors can walk and see the way of life of people of the old town of Takuapa.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: International Tsunami Museum, 9 60, Tambon Khuekkhak, Amphoe Takua Pa, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82190, Thailand
Visit the International Tsunami Museum, dedicated to showing and preserving for subsequent generations the tragic story of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami that devastated the area. Thousands of lives were lost, businesses ruined, and a great portion of the coastline suffered terrible damage. The museum documents the timeline of events, as well as the post-disaster period, including the ongoing rebuilding process. With information panels and exhibits, the museum tells a desperately sad tale in a simple fashion.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Child ticket: Age between 4-10 years"
"Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour."
"There is a minimum of 2 people required to run this tour! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund."
"In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the tour."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
• You can also get picked up from anywhere in Khao Lak.
• Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.