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​Phuket Peranakan Museum

Derived from a Malay word meaning “local born,” the term Peranakan refers to generations of people in Southeast Asia born from mixed parentage, typically between foreign men and local women. These communities, including the Baba-Nyonya of Chinese descent, have developed rich cultural traditions that blend diverse influences. The Peranakan Museum Phuket is the first comprehensive attraction and learning center on the island dedicated to this unique heritage. It offers an engaging experience through interactive exhibits that showcase traditional Peranakan art, culture, history, lifestyle, costumes, jewelry, and beliefs. With the use of modern, easy-to-understand presentation technology, the museum brings Phuket’s Peranakan legacy to life in a way that is both educational and enjoyable.

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Thalang National Museum

Established to preserve and present the rich history of the Andaman region, this museum begins with a geological overview of the island. Exhibits showcase prehistoric artifacts, maps, and early tools, while the second gallery highlights the 1785 Battle of Thalang, where two heroic sisters, Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon, led the defense against a Burmese invasion. Large dioramas and displays of ancient weapons bring this pivotal moment to life. The final section explores the cultural contributions of the Chinese community and other ethnic groups—such as Muslims, indigenous Thais, and Sea Gypsies—emphasizing Phuket’s multicultural heritage through recreated street scenes, traditional architecture, and everyday life during the tin mining era.

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​Phuket Mining Museum

Set in a Sino-Portuguese style building surrounded by lush hills, the museum features interactive exhibits, realistic wax figures, and detailed dioramas that trace the island's development from prehistoric times to the industrial tin mining era. It offers a comprehensive and immersive journey through the island’s tin mining heritage, which played a vital role in shaping its economy and community. Visitors can explore themed sections such as the Chief Miner Quarter, the Glorious Earth, and Local Livings, showcasing ancient tools, geological formations, mining methods, and traditional ways of life. Highlights include a large-scale model of a working tin mine, recreated scenes of old Phuket Town with period furnishings and activities, and hands-on displays that bring history to life. The museum not only educates about mining techniques but also paints a vivid picture of Phuket’s social and economic evolution.​

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Wat Kathu

Wat Kathu and its nearby Kathu Shrine (Lai Thu Tao Bo Keng) hold deep cultural and historical significance as the believed birthplace of the renowned Phuket Vegetarian Festival, one of the most spiritually intense and visually dramatic events in Thailand. Held annually in October, the festival features rituals such as fire-walking, blade ladder-climbing, and street processions of mah song—spirit mediums believed to be possessed by deities—who perform extreme acts of body piercing as offerings to purify the community. Wat Kathu plays a central role in these ceremonies, anchoring the spiritual atmosphere of the event.​​​