Klenteng Hong Tiek Hian
Klenteng Dukuh
By tradition Surabaya's oldest Chinese temple, tucked into a narrow Pecinan lane and known for its daily wayang potehi glove-puppet shows.
- Address
- Jl. Dukuh, Nyamplungan, Pabean Cantian
- Area
- Pabean Cantian, Surabaya Utara (North)
About
Local lore traces the temple to Mongol-era troops in 1293, and through many rebuilds it has kept its old altar and incense burner. Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian worshippers share the two floors, with Kwan Im honoured upstairs. Arrive by 09:00 to see the free morning potehi show from the start.
- Daily wayang potehi puppet show
- Golden dragon gateway
- Kwan Im altar upstairs
- Heart of the Pecinan quarter
Nearby
Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun
Weekend night food street in Surabaya's old Chinatown, with noodles, dim sum, satay, traditional cakes and fresh drinks.
Traditional marketPasar Atom
A landmark market-mall in the old trading quarter, first opened in 1979, with 2,600+ stalls of clothing, jewellery and electronics.
SouvenirsAmpel souvenir lanes
Lanes leading to the Sunan Ampel mosque, lined with stalls selling dates, Arab-style chocolate, nuts, dodol and hajj-style gifts.
Historic bridgeJembatan Merah (Red Bridge)
The red-painted bridge over the Kalimas that once joined the European and Chinese quarters, and a fierce battleground in late 1945.
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