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Kampung China (Chinatown), Kuala Terengganu

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Neighborhood Tourist Spot
Explore colorful stores, grocery markets, and coffee shops in Kampung China (Chinatown), a bustling Chinese enclave. Established several centuries ago by Chinese merchants, this small but picturesque quarter offers a vibrant atmosphere year-round and makes a good base for exploring the islands. Numerous cafes and restaurants serve traditional Chinese, but also Malay and Indian food. Try pork ribs with tea or fried noodles served in "kopitiams," traditional Chinese coffee shops. Use our Kuala Terengganu vacation generator to visit Kampung China (Chinatown) on your trip to Kuala Terengganu, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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  • this is a very small street with old chinese stalls and restaurant, if you are Malaysian, then you'll feel no surprise at all, just another ordinary old street in town. Some small lorong with murals m...  more »
  • This is the place I head to when I arrive at Kuala Terengganu. To find for food for my empty stomach. Anytime you come to kampung China, there will always have something to refresh your mind. Must vis...  more »
  • Chinatown itself was very quiet, its most notable attraction for Westerners was the fact that you could buy a beer there, unlike the rest of Koala Terengganu. Lunch at Vindon Restaurant near the large...  more »
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