Visiting Takua Pa Old Town from Khao Lak
About 30 km from Khao Lak, roughly a 30 to 35 minute drive · Sunday is the best day to come, when the walking street market runs from 15.00 to 20.00.
Before you set off
- Distance
- About 30 km from La On or Bang Niang
- Driving time
- Roughly 30 to 35 minutes, not counting traffic
- Best day
- Sunday · the walking street runs 15.00 to 20.00
- Navigate to
- Sri Takua Pa Rd
Distance and time are calculated from OpenStreetMap driving routes · walking street hours follow the Tourism Authority of Thailand and were confirmed by local residents in September 2026.
Getting here
Driving or renting a motorbike
Set Sri Takua Pa Road as your destination; the drive takes about 30 to 35 minutes · navigation apps choose different roads, so we do not name a route yet · Sunday parking is not yet verified.
Taxi or hired car
Fares are not yet verified · agree on a return fare and a pickup time before you leave, because we cannot yet confirm that a ride back to Khao Lak is easy to find in the evening.
Public transport
Routes and times are not yet verified.
A Sunday afternoon walk
See the old buildings first, then reach the walking street at 15.00 · walking times between stops will be added once we have measured them on foot.
- 01
Boon Soong Iron Bridge
Iron structure connecting mining stories
- 02
Tao Ming School
A building that passes on language and culture
- 03
Khun In House
Windows and balconies inviting a look into the past
- 04
Governor’s Residence Wall
A trace on the wall that tells the town's story
- 05
Takua Pa Old Town Cultural Street
Walking and reading the city through buildings and people
The walking street opens at 15.00 · have dinner at the market
- 06
Takuapa Riverwalk
Food and life by the river
Coming on a weekday
The old buildings, the iron bridge and the temples are still there to see, but there is no walking street market · which shops open on weekdays is not yet verified.
Before you go
- Dress modestly if you plan to enter temples or shrines
- Whether stalls take cash or QR payment is not yet verified
FAQ
How far is Takua Pa Old Town from Khao Lak?
About 30 km, roughly a 30 to 35 minute drive without traffic.
When is the Takua Pa walking street open?
Sundays, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Can I visit on a weekday?
Yes. The old buildings, iron bridge and temples can still be visited, but there is no walking street market.