From a small tin mining town a century ago, Phuket has become a hub of culture and tourism and is home to a stunning 100-year-old mix of Chinese and western influenced architecture, labelled Sino-Portuguese, a feature of which is narrow-fronted, long buildings, with ornate columns, arches, windows and doors. Check out old Phuket Town around and about Talang Road, Yaowarat Road and Dibuk Road.