Chin Pracha House Review

A jewel in Phuket’s old town, Phuket means beaches, nightclubs, bars, massages and luxury resorts for many travelers. The other side of Phuket is its rich history and local life. We wanted to feel the other side of it this time. Adjacent to the famous Blue Elephant Restaurant is an elegant Chinese Portuguese residence called Chinpracha House built in 1903 by Hu Ma Xiang, the son of immigrants from Fujian, China, who moved to Phuket in the mid-19th century. The old house has many traditionally furnished rooms showing many photos of the owner from different career periods. There is also a lovely central botanical garden with a fish pond, which breathes cool air through the house and is comfortable even on the hottest days. We also saw a few couples taking traditional wedding photos there, young girls mostly dressed in traditional clothes, very local characteristics. I have to say that our luck is really good, and finally met the beautiful Khun Daeng. She is the great-granddaughter of the original owner of Chinpracha House, she still lives upstairs. I want to communicate with her in Chinese, but unfortunately, she is not very good at Chinese, but fortunately we are all good at English. The movie "Heaven and Earth" was once shot, so there are related surroundings for sale in the souvenir store outside. It is highly recommended to spend time with Chaya, a guide on Phuket Heritage Trail, who is passionate and knowledgeable about her hometown of Phuket and can better show you the local characteristics and the history and culture contained. Tips: 1. Visit fee: 200 baht per person. 2. There are many artifacts of hundreds of years old that can be photographed but please do not touch them easily.