Chinese Shrines: The Gods of the Miners
100 min · 4.5 km · moderate
Roamer has 2 self-guided culture walking tours in Phuket. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 80 to 100 minutes and 1.5 to 4.5 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
Culture walking tours in Phuket
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Shrines: The Gods of the Miners | 100 min | 4.5 km | 6 |
| Peranakan: The Baba-Nyonya World | 80 min | 1.5 km | 6 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
The Vegetarian Festival and the Nine Emperor Gods
- Chinese Shrines: The Gods of the Miners: A walk through Phuket Town's Chinese shrines that reads the island's most intense festival from the inside, tracing the tin-mining migrants who crossed the sea and never let go of their gods.
- Peranakan: The Baba-Nyonya World: Follow the tin fortune of Phuket's Straits-Chinese families through the schoolhouse, mansions, and old bank that hold their story, and taste the hybrid Peranakan culture still alive on the old-town streets.
How much do these tours cost?
Every culture tour in Phuket is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best culture walking tours in Phuket?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided culture walking tours in Phuket: Chinese Shrines: The Gods of the Miners and Peranakan: The Baba-Nyonya World. Each is free to start.
- How much does a culture walking tour in Phuket cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Phuket culture tours?
- About 80 to 100 minutes, covering 1.5 to 4.5 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Chinese Shrines: The Gods of the Miners
100 min · 4.5 km · moderate
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