Neighbourhood
Koh Lanta Old Town
A row of Chinese-Thai shophouses on stilts over the water on the island's east coast, with fishing boats and two good restaurants.
WhereKoh Lanta
Time needed2 hours
Best timeLate afternoon
CostFree
It is the only place on Lanta with visible history — sea gypsy and Chinese trading families, teak houses, and a pace that makes the west coast look busy.
How to visit it well
- Come for lunch or an early dinner; most places close by 9pm.
- Walk the whole pier — the stilt houses are the photograph.
- Combine with a mangrove kayak trip on the east coast.
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