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Historical And Cultural Day Tour To Takuapa Old Town From Khao Lak
- Duration6 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Day Trips
Overview
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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What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
National park entrance fee
Tour guide, first aid kit
Lunch, drinking water
Accident Insurance
Itinerary
Visit Chinese Shrine
Visit Chinese Shrine
Browse around the Takuapa local market
A popular dessert in the Takua Pa district of Phang Nga is Taosor Cake. It is similar to a Chinese mooncake but smaller.
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.
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.
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.