Chinatown Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Petaling Street
Bargain hard and arrive hungry at this lively market in KL's Chinatown.
Central Market
During your trip to Kuala Lumpur, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Central Market. Wander through the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.
Petaling Street Market
During your trip to Kuala Lumpur, you can do some window-shopping at Petaling Street Market. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kasturi Walk
During your trip to Kuala Lumpur, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kasturi Walk. Wander through the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
You can find out about the history of Kuala Lumpur with a trip to Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Wander through the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
You can learn about the history of Kuala Lumpur with a visit to Sin Sze Si Ya Temple. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Medan Tuanku
Get to know Medan Tuanku and its many features like its monuments and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Masjid India and Merdeka Square, and you can jump on the metro at Bandaraya Station or Plaza Rakyat Station to get around the city.
Bukit Bintang
Bukit Bintang is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Berjaya Times Square, and you can get around town on the metro at Bukit Bintang Station.
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
If you're spending some time in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral and NU Sentral are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Triangle
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to KLCC Park – discover Golden Triangle, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Chow Kit
Chow Kit is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like SOGO and Chow Kit Night Market. See more of Kuala Lumpur by jumping on the metro at Medan Tuanku Station or PWTC Station.
Pudu
Consider a visit to KWC Fashion Wholesale and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Pudu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Pudu Station or Hang Tuah Station.
- Places of interest
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- Hotels Near Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
- More holiday ideas
- Petaling Street
- Petaling Street Market
- Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
- Chan See Shu Yuen Temple
- Petronas Twin Towers
- Berjaya Times Square
- KLCC Park
- Mid Valley Megamall
- Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
- Sunway Pyramid Mall
- Suria KLCC Shopping Centre
- Bukit Jalil National Stadium
- Kuala Lumpur Tower
- i-City
- University of Malaya
- IOI City Mall
- World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur
- Merdeka Square