MY · Perak · 4.22°N 100.70°E

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Foochow food town: red wine mee sua, kompia and a big seaside temple.

Best time
Any time of year. Weekends and school holidays are busier, with traffic heading for the Pangkor ferry.
How long
1 day
Getting there
About 3 hours' drive from KL, or around 1.5 hours from Ipoh. Lumut, for the Pangkor ferry, is about 20 minutes away.
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Dear group chat,Foochow food town: red wine mee sua, kompia and a big seaside temple.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingSitiawanMY, Perak
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≈ 163 km from KL, as the crow flies
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A town in Manjung, Perak, shaped by the Foochow settlers who arrived in 1903. Most people come to eat, see the big seaside Tua Pek Kong temple, and carry on to Lumut and Pangkor.

Makan

  1. Red wine mee suaFine wheat noodles in chicken soup with Foochow red rice wine. The town's signature dish.Map ↗
  2. KompiaSmall Foochow baked buns topped with sesame, eaten plain or stuffed with meat.Map ↗
  3. SeafoodFresh seafood dinners at the restaurants along the coast towards Lumut.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Tua Pek Kong TempleA large temple right by the sea at Kampung Cina. Late afternoon is a good time, with the sun going down over the water.Map ↗
  2. Kampung KohWhere the Foochow settlers first made their home. The old Methodist church is still at the heart of the community.Map ↗
  3. Teluk BatikA sandy beach near Lumut, popular for a swim.Map ↗
  4. Pulau PangkorTake the ferry from Lumut for a day or two on the island.Map ↗

Good to know

  • The temple is a working place of worship. Dress modestly and keep your voice down inside.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.