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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Malaysia  /  Terengganu  /  Kuala Terengganu  /  Kampung China (Chinatown)

Kampung China (Chinatown), Kuala Terengganu

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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. Add Kampung China (Chinatown) to your Kuala Terengganu travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Kuala Terengganu itinerary site.
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  • By Jacki S
    Colorful area, colonial shophouses, lots of street art, efforts have been made to make it a tourist attraction. Probably one of the better places to visit in KT which is not a tourist-friendly city. 
    Colorful area, colonial shophouses, lots of street art, efforts have been made to make it a tourist attraction. Probably one of the better places to visit in KT which is not a tourist-friendly city.  more »
  • By 321juliust
    Unique chinatown cover with modernization. This is the only one stretch street live by chinese businessmen in Islamic government states. Just hope that the population of Chinese will not continue.....  more
    Unique chinatown cover with modernization. This is the only one stretch street live by chinese businessmen in Islamic government states. Just hope that the population of Chinese will not continue.....  more »
  • By Kok Leong L
    The Chinatown in KT is very small. Just one small street with shops on both sides of the road. Good to spend a couple of hours strolling around to hunt for old collectibles, have some food in the... 
    The Chinatown in KT is very small. Just one small street with shops on both sides of the road. Good to spend a couple of hours strolling around to hunt for old collectibles, have some food in the...  more »
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