Lanta Old Town, Ko Lanta

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#2 of 9 in Historic Sites in Krabi Province

Historic Walking Area · Historic Site

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Stroll along the beach, browse the souvenir shops, and eat freshly caught seafood at Lanta Old Town, an ethnically diverse area with Chinese merchants, local Thai fishing families, and an ancient Sea Gypsy community. You can catch a long-tail boat tour of the island or a mangrove tour from the waterfront, or embark upon a snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, or kayaking trip. Many years ago, Ko Lanta's Old Town acted as an important port and commercial center for the island, providing a safe stopping place for vessels sailing between Phuket, Penang, and Singapore. Before you head to Ko Lanta, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Ko Lanta day trip planning app, to make sure you see all that Ko Lanta has to offer, including Lanta Old Town.

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By F2869JQheatherm

Beautiful little town with many restaurants and shops. Very enjoyable to wander around and visit. Don’t miss the Community Museum.

Beautiful little town with many restaurants and shops. Very enjoyable to wander around and visit. Don’t miss the Community Museum. more »
By yasminnuska

Small and very laid back. I found the old town very lovely and very romantic at night. There are some couple of cool restaurants on stilts.

Small and very laid back. I found the old town very lovely and very romantic at night. There are some couple of cool restaurants on stilts. more »

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By Nathalie’s World

A very peaceful little town with little cafes and restaurants, a pier, an old ship and a lobster statue - a symbol of Koh Lanta’s Old Town. If you stay in Koh Lanta for a couple of days and have some spare time come and visit. Have a relaxing stroll along one Main Street and buy some souvenirs. And you can also shot great photos too)

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By Ryan Biddulph

We rented a home for the month in Old Town. This is a sleepy little spot with various shops and a fun market on the weekend. You can buy produce and all the basics. Old Town offers a different feel than the Andaman Sea side of Lanta.

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