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    theTripPacker •  November 19 , 2014

    Baan Chinpracha: Phuket architecture

    Take a good look at the houses on Phuket Island and you will notice that many are not Thai-styled, but in fact Chinese or Sino-Portuguese. The reason for this is because of the influence of Western countries as well as Thailand’s neighboring countries during the period of King Rama 5 and 6 (AD 1868-1925). One house that is open to the public for viewing is Baan Chinpracha.

    Baan Chinpracha is a 2-storey mansion belonging to the Tantavanich family; a Chinese mining family. The mansion was built in 1903, and was the first of its kind to incorporate Sino-Portuguese architecture.

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    theTripPacker •  November 19, 2014
    • Road to Chinpracha House is decorated with photos of the house.
    • Open from 9AM-4PM
    • Part of Chinese belief to use many colors to decorate the doorway.
    • Old photographs hanging on the wall.
    • Intricate designs on the furniture.
    • Praying pedestal
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    theTripPacker •  November 19 , 2014

    Though the mansion is over a century old, the interior design and furniture have not changed much since the first owner. Almost all of the furniture inside the mansion comes from Penang Island (Malaysia), and is made of wood with Chinese designs painted in gold. The floor is decorated with mosaic tiles, and the yellow stained-glass front door comes from Italy. However, the most prominent feature of the mansion is the square pond and sunroof in the middle of the mansion that illuminates the interior of the mansion.

    Baan Chinpracha is considered to be a landmark on Phuket Island, as well as a cultural and historical center for locals and tourists who visit the island. The mansion is so popular that it is sometimes used in Thai movies and soap operas.

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    theTripPacker •  November 19, 2014
    • Inside the Sino-Portuguese house
    • Lotus pond outside the house.
    • Fish living in the pond inside the house.
    • Decorating the house with flowers.
    • Urn bought from China.
    • These carts are used in wedding ceremonies on Phuket Island.
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    theTripPacker •  November 19, 2014

    Editor's Comment

    • Strong point:
    • The mansion is the first of its kind to be built on the island thus making it the oldest as well. Tourists are allowed to visit the house free of charge.
    • Weak point:
    • The mansion is the first of its kind to be built on the island thus making it the oldest as well. Tourists are allowed to visit the house free of charge.
    • Conclusion:
    • Baan Chinpracha is considered to be a landmark on Phuket Island, as well as a cultural and historical center for locals and tourists who visit the island. The mansion is so popular that it is sometimes used in Thai movies and soap operas.
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    theTripPacker •  November 19 , 2014

    General Info

    Address : 99 Krabi Rd., Talad Nua Sub-district, Mueang District, Phuket

    GPS : 7.885844959, 98.38413603

    Contact no. : 076 211 081, 076 211 167

    Opening Hrs. : Open every day from 11.30– 14.00

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    theTripPacker •  November 19 , 2014

    How to get there

    Take Thepkasat 402 road past Dibuk road intersection. Continue until Klang road intersection and turn right. Notice the old buildings on either side of the road.

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    theTripPacker •  November 19, 2014
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    theTripPacker •  November 19, 2014
    • Open from 9AM-4PM
    • Inside the Sino-Portuguese house
    • Old photographs hanging on the wall.
    • An old transistor radio.
    • How long has it been since this piano's melody has been heard in the house?
    • Many of the house's furniture is imported from Penang Island (Malaysia).
    • Old wooden pipe.
    • Praying pedestal
    • Fish living in the pond inside the house.
    • Decorating the house with flowers.
    • Urn bought from China.
    • The kitchen
    • Intricate designs on the furniture.
    • Lotus pond outside the house.
    • Displaying the mineral that was mined.
    • Pretty lights
    • These carts are used in wedding ceremonies on Phuket Island.
    • Part of Chinese belief to use many colors to decorate the doorway.
    • Road to Chinpracha House is decorated with photos of the house.
    • Baan Chinpracha: Phuket architecture
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