The Kuching Old Bazaar in Sarawak is full of history, and life


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Located in the heart of the city of Kuching in Sarawak, is its 200-year-old Chinatown, also known as Kuching Old Bazaar. The place is a fine testament to the olden days, and its charm lies in its timeless narratives of the past.

The Old Bazaar is made up of several streets, including Carpenter Street, Ewe Hai Street, Bishopsgate Street and Upper China Street. Home to over 200 shophouses, the old alleys are teeming with life, with various traditional businesses still up and running today.

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