The lively Chinatown is known for its historic atmosphere. In the quaint terraced houses of the narrow streets, shoemakers, stonemasons and tailors practice their traditional crafts. In between are old temples such as the Klenteng Hong Tiek Hian with its artistically designed dragon columns and the Suka Loka Temple from the mid-19th century. Numerous street food vendors gather at the Kya Kya Gate every evening and local dishes are served in the simple restaurants in the Pasar Atom shopping center.