5 places to discover
Kampung Baru is a historic Malay settlement in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, established in 1899-1900 as the Malay Agricultural Settlement. Located just northwest of the Petronas Twin Towers, it preserves traditional Malay wooden houses on stilts amid a modern cityscape. Notable for its authentic Malay cuisine, weekly night market, and cultural heritage, it offers visitors a contrast between village life and the surrounding high-rise skyline.
Kohima Village, widely known as Bara Basti, is a large traditional Angami Naga village located adjoining Kohima town in Nagaland. Considered one of the largest villages in Asia, it is divided into four khels and retains traditional gateways, morungs and Naga-style houses. The village offers insight into Angami heritage, customary governance and daily life, while providing panoramic views over Kohima town.
Kumartuli is a historic potters' quarter in North Kolkata, West Bengal, located along the Hooghly River near Sovabazar. Established in the 18th century, it is renowned as the centre for crafting clay idols of Hindu deities, especially Durga idols for Durga Puja. The neighbourhood comprises narrow lanes lined with workshops where artisans sculpt, paint and decorate idols using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Muara Muntai Wooden Village is a traditional riverine settlement in Muara Muntai District, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan, located along the Mahakam River. It is notable for its extensive wooden stilt houses and interconnected wooden boardwalks built over water and swamp. The village showcases traditional Kutai river architecture adapted to seasonal flooding and remains an inhabited fishing and river-trade community.
SM Street, also known as Mittai Theruvu or Sweet Meat Street, is a historic shopping street in the heart of Kozhikode, Kerala. Located near Mananchira Square, it is one of the city's oldest commercial hubs dating back to the Zamorin era. The street is famous for Kozhikodan halwa, traditional sweets, textiles, and spices, and remains a vibrant pedestrian market reflecting Kozhikode's trading heritage.