What to Do at So Heng Tai Mansion? ✓
So Heng Tai Mansion is a hidden gem in Phuket Old Town, showcasing the island’s rich Chinese heritage. This over 200-year-old Hokkien-style mansion was originally built as a family home and remains one of the best-preserved examples of traditional Chinese courtyard houses in Thailand.
So Heng Tai Mansion was built in the 19th century by Phra Aphaiwanit, a Hokkien Chinese bird’s nest tax farmer who later became a member of Thailand’s nobility. It still belongs to the same family, making it a likely candidate for the title of the oldest private residence in Bangkok.
Throughout its history, the mansion has occasionally been opened to the public, and it is certainly worth a visit, as it is one of the last remaining traditional Chinese houses in the city. The swimming pool, added in 2004, is a rather unique place to learn to scuba dive.
So Heng Tai Mansion Info
Location: Talad Noi near Chinatown
Address: 282 Soi Wanit 2, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
Hours: 9 am – 6 pm (Closed on Monday)
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