Presenting a stark contrast to the urban madness of modern Surabaya is the charming cultural enclave of Chinatown, an area saturated with history that is a true delight to discover and explore. You’ll want to make sure you secure some quality accommodation in Surabaya with easy access to Chinatown and the Somerset Surabaya Hotel and Serviced Residence affords a centrally located option for a luxury apartment Surabaya has to offer its international visitors. Of all the intriguing sights one can encounter in the city’s Chinatown district, a few key locales are must-visit sites on any cultural itinerary of the area. Boen Bio is the largest Confucian temple in Southeast Asia, and its simple yet elegant interiors are a market yet peaceful contrast to the opulent temples that dot the Indonesian landscape. Further on, you’ll encounter an opulent temple of 18th century attraction, the Kong Co Kong Tik Cun Ong, whose heavy cloud of incense with greet you before you even step inside. It is the largest Chinese temple within the aged confines of the old city. Ornate red altars weighed down with gilded Buddhas and flaked by gargantuan red candles, as stern guardians perch above the doorways. To pick up a few traditional handicrafts and religious items, the Atom market is the perfect stop. It has been in operation for more than three decades, and offers you everything you would ever need to celebrate or enjoy the Chinese New Year at fantastic prices, from cookies and assorted snacks to greeting cards and Cheongsam-esque clothing options.

 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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