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The best shopping in Surabaya isn't in the malls — it's on the streets. From vintage stores to artisan workshops, spots like Ampel Mosque and Arab Quarter are scattered through neighborhoods that reward the curious walker. Wander further and you'll stumble on Chinatown (Kya Kya) — the kind of find you can't replicate online.
Indonesia's second-largest city, a gritty port town with colonial-era architecture, vibrant Arab and Chinese quarters, and East Javanese street food.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided shopping tour route in Surabaya. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Ampel Mosque and Arab Quarter — a 15th-century mosque surrounded by narrow lanes of Arab traders' shops, plus hidden gems like Chinatown (Kya Kya) — a revitalized strip of Chinese shophouses, street food, and the ornate Hong Tik Hian temple.
Use this page as a starting point for a Surabaya walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Surabaya. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Visitors explore Surabaya for history and food, but every walking route ends up passing through Ampel Mosque and Arab Quarter and neighborhood markets that tell their own story about the city. Don't overlook Chinatown (Kya Kya) — it reflects what the people of Surabaya actually buy, make, and value.
Surabaya is hot and humid year-round. The old quarters are best explored on foot in the morning. The city is a gateway to Mount Bromo.
May through October for dry season. Visit early morning for the best street food at traditional markets.
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