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Photography · Krabi, Krabi

Lanta Old Town Architecture

  • Best timeGolden hour (morning and late afternoon)
  • DifficultyEasy

The Sino-Portuguese wooden shophouses of Ban Si Raya on Ko Lanta built on stilts over the sea offer unique architectural photography. The weathered wood, colorful shutters, and fishing boat traffic create a timeless Southeast Asian scene.

Location

7.5200, 99.0700 View on map

Tips for visiting

  • Street portraits of shop owners can be excellent with permission
  • Low tide exposes the stilts for dramatic structural shots