“Avibrantlycoloredstreetartmuralrepresenting theSriTrangTree, located in a historicSino-Portuguesebuildingareain the city center.”
Sri Trang Tree Mural is one of thewallpaintingsin the"TrangStreetArt"project, created to addcolorand attracttouriststo experience thecharm of Trang city. This mural was chosen as aprominentsymbolbecause theSriTrangTreeis both theprovincialtreeandwell-knownforitslightpurpleflowersthat bloom in early year.
The mural is painted on the wall of anoldcommercialbuilding(Top Charoen Optical), located opposite theSiriBanSino-Portuguesebuilding, which has received anOutstandingArchitecturalConservationAward, creating aninterestingcontrastbetweenmodernartandhistoricarchitecture.
In addition to theSriTrangTree, nearby areas feature otherstreetartmuralsreflecting theprovince’sidentity, such as thedugongholdingasignand murals depictingrubbertapping, highlighting Trang as thefirstprovinceinThailandto grow rubber trees.
The mural is on aworkingcommercialbuilding, so visitors shouldavoidblockingentrancesand take photosquicklyandrespectfully. Visiting theSriTrangTreeMuralis just thestartingpoint; explore nearby murals like the3DEmeraldCavemuraland therubbertreemuralto fully experienceTrangstreetart.
How to Get There
- Private car: The mural is in thecitycenterbusinessarea. Drive alongRatchadumnernRoadand navigate to"SriTrangTreeMural"or"TopCharoenOptical", a clearlandmark. Parking is available inRatchadumnern1Alleyor nearby streets; watch forno-parking signs.
- Public transport: The easiest way is from therailwaystationor hotel. Tell the driver:"SriTrangTreeMuraloppositeSiriBanstore." Local drivers know the location well.Negotiatethefareinadvance.
Travel Tips
- Visit in theearlymorningorlateafternoonfor the bestlightingandshadowson the mural, and avoidmiddaysun.
- Use wide-angle shots to capture theentiremural, including thestreetandtheoppositeSino-Portuguesebuilding, for a full sense ofTrang’sold-towncharm.
- Since it is on aworkingcommercialwall, take photosquicklyandrespectfullywithout blocking entrances.
- Exploring theSriTrangTreeMuralis just thestartingpoint. Walk around to discovernearbymurals, such as the3DEmeraldCaveandrubbertreemurals, for acompletestreetartexperience.
Entrance Fee:
- Free(public area)
Opening Hours:
- Open24hours(accessible at all times as it is anoutdoormural)