Known for
The Pulau Tikus streets between the temple and the market.
Temples behind the promenade
Pulau Tikus
Pulau Tikus
Burmah Road, Cantonment Road
The quarter behind Gurney: a Burmese temple, a market and residential streets. Quieter than the quay, and closer to ordinary city life than the shophouses by the jetties.
Why go
By day, for the temple and the market. The evening is better on Gurney. These streets go dark earlier.
Where to stay
Worth it if you want a quiet base in the north. The old town is a ride. The sea is a couple of blocks.
Local guide
Fedor Samorodov · guide
The temple stands inside the quarter, not on Gurney. The market is closer to Burmah Road.