Ho Ann Kiong

Kuala Terengganu


One of Chinatown's most attractive buildings, this compact and colourful riot of red and gold architecture and decor dates back to 1796. It was extensively rebuilt in 1801 and again in 2010 after a devastating fire. Explore the 'wishing tree' behind the temple that is slowly engulfing an old building, and admire the wonderful stone carvings, both inside and outside the temple.


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Nearby Kuala Terengganu attractions

1. Perakanan Photo Gallery

0.04 MILES

A compact display of interesting B&W photos telling the story of Kuala Terengganu's Chinatown history.

2. Turtle Alley

0.07 MILES

This Chinatown alleyway is covered with attractive mosaics and metal plaques about Kuala Terengganu's endangered turtles.

3. Teck Soon Heritage House

0.12 MILES

This handsomely painted Chinatown shophouse originally belonging to the Teck Soon trading company is now an interesting museum focusing on the history of…

4. Pasar Payang Alley

0.2 MILES

The public art on this Chinatown alley commemorates local Chinese community leaders and famous Malays.

5. Zainal Abidin Mosque

0.36 MILES

The gleaming Zainal Abidin mosque dominates the city centre. The interior is relatively austere, but enlivened by sunlight streaming through nine domes…

6. Bukit Puteri

0.37 MILES

Across the road from the Central Market, look for an escalator and steep flight of steps leading up to Bukit Puteri, a 200m-high hill with good views of…

7. Istana Maziah

0.41 MILES

On the eastern flank of the hill near the Central Market is the sultan’s palace. It’s built in colonial-era style, but renovations have given the…

8. Central Market

0.42 MILES

The Central Market is a lively place to sample tasty local snacks, sniff a durian and purchase other fresh fruit and fish. Browse a wide collection of…

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