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Chinese shophouses

Rows of stuccoed yellow Chinese shophouses are to be found far inside an alley. It's a serene and peaceful environment seemingly far away from urban life. They are typical for the area, and photogenic too, so don't miss a picture of these. (Note: As of August 2016 these shophouses are barricaded off and being renovated, so you can't actually see anything.)

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Address: Maha Chak Rd
Getting there: from Sampheng Lane, walk north into Maha Chak Rd for about 30 m, then take a left into a covered passage
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