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RRajasa
Moyo Island, Indonesia750 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
We only passed through this area on our way to the airport. I was quite impressed by the old heritage buildings, too bad many were abandoned and not well maintained.
Architecture and heritage building enthusiasts/ photographers would surely love to take a stroll or take photos here
Architecture and heritage building enthusiasts/ photographers would surely love to take a stroll or take photos here
Written 8 January 2018
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Dong Hoon J
Vancouver, Canada90 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
Usually, China Towns in North America are dirty, not safe to travel, and basically slum areas. But the China Town in Padang is the opposite. I think it is cleaner than other streets in the city, quite safe as long as there are people around, and there were many great Chinese Padang restaurants. This town has almost convinced me that I was in China. The foods here are really nice too.
Written 21 June 2016
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Danny K
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia544 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
It's truly a Chinatown like one found in any other Indonesian city. It's busy & concentrated in one area of the city & in this case it is at an area called "Pondok" in Padang. This commercial area is lively throughout the day & until late night too with their roadside culinary offerings.
Interesting place to check out.
Interesting place to check out.
Written 29 September 2019
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Piotr and E.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates102 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
if you are looking for a real Chinatown (city in the city) you won't find it in Padang. There are only few electronic shops, one temple and few other stores.... Not worth to go there in my opinion.
Written 23 October 2014
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Shahul Hameed S
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,044 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
The chinatown is a small part of the Padang Old Town area. Although it is not as grandiose as other chinatown it still has its own charm. Visit only if you have time.
Written 10 December 2018
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Heikki V
45 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Place is just one Street and most of the places weren't open at 8pm.
One museum type place was okay but small. Also the gate looked nice at evening.
One museum type place was okay but small. Also the gate looked nice at evening.
Written 30 November 2017
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Nadia A
38 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
I dont know its a tradition or what, actually in Padang they sell a lot of street drinks, one of them are KOPMIL or kopi milo or ( Coffee mix with milo ice ) and a lot of stall around China Town or the citizen always say Pondok district. Most young people like teens or colages spent their night to hang out in China Town a.k.a Pondok district. You should come here and try the food street.
Enjoy Padang!
Enjoy Padang!
Written 24 July 2016
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Geeess
Rome, Italy2,144 contributions
Feb 2015 • Business
The China town is unique due to its red coloured gates and wooden bunting.Its not as grand as other Chinatowns but its there!
Written 1 May 2015
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herman p
cadier en keer279 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Chinatown is actually a big name for only one street in Padang but still with some nice temples and some atmosphere.
Written 9 July 2019
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lefebo
Amsterdam, The Netherlands236 contributions
Feb 2019
more interesting are the former colonial dutch buildings, that might be much more dominating in the area if fully renovated once upon a time and then this chinese quarter will lose its gain
Written 9 March 2019
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