Lanta Old Town
A historic eastern village reflecting the island's mercantile past and Chinese heritage.
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Koh Lanta Old Town
Welcome to Koh Lanta Old Town, known locally as Sri Raya. Located on the sheltered eastern coast of Koh Lanta Yai, this village is a profound departure from the beach-centric west coast. …
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The architecture of Old Town is its most striking scholarly feature. The street is lined with century-old wooden shop-houses, built from durable local hardwoods like teak. …
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Beyond the wood and stone, the true heart of Old Town lies in its cultural and religious synthesis. This village is a prime example of religious syncretism, where Chinese folk religion, Buddhism, and Islam coexist in a tight-knit…
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As our exploration of Koh Lanta Old Town comes to an end, we reflect on a place that serves as the historical memory of the island. We have seen how the architecture of the stilted shop-houses and the cultural synthesis of the…
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What is Lanta Old Town?
Lanta Old Town is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 7.5311, 99.0942 |
| Last updated |