Visit the walking street of Phuket after sundown – The time streets come to life with vibrantly coloured lights! Visit here to enjoy a memorable time exploring and indulging in what the area has on offer. Read on to know about the Phuket walking street.
What is it?
Located in the heart of the Phuket Old Town, lies a 350-metre long road that has now been converted to a shopping precinct. The street is also known by the name Lardyai which means the Big Market in Thai dialect. The street offers its guests a lot of things to see and to do and it is now rapidly gaining popularity among tourists.
What can you see?
There are a number of boutiques that sell souvenirs, clothing, ornaments and much more goods here. The street also houses a slew of food stalls where you could savour authentic Thai food as well as popular international delicacies such as hotdogs, burgers and pizza. There are also a few bars here where you could try out local beers and spirits.
Getting there
The street today is one of the popular destinations in Phuket and you can easily arrive here by taxi from almost any part of the island. Also, you could use public transport if you are travelling on a budget and you also have the option of travelling in a tuk-tuk which is more cost efficient than a taxi.
Accommodation options
There are a plethora of Phuket resort properties located at close proximity to the street and being a popular destination you get easy access to the street even if you are stationed at properties the likes Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
