Chinatown Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur
Popular places to visit
Petaling Street
Wander from stall to stall sampling delicious food, haggle for clothes and accessories, and people-watch in one of Kuala Lumpur’s best-known shopping streets.
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.
Things to do
Cameron Highlands Tour from Kuala Lumpur
Eat Like a Local: Kuala Lumpur Hawker Center and Street Food Tour by Night
Kuala Lumpur InfoFun Walking Tour Experience
Harmony & Cultural Night Tour
Top hotels in Chinatown
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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.
Tasik Perdana
If you're spending some time in Tasik Perdana, Perdana Botanical Gardens and National Mosque are top sights worth seeing.
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 Maju Junction Mall and SOGO. See more of Kuala Lumpur by jumping on the metro at Medan Tuanku Station or PWTC Station.
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Chinatown Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Kuala Lumpur neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Petaling Street
- Central Market
- Petaling Street Market
- Kasturi Walk
- Sri Mahamariamman Temple
- Malaysia Heritage Walk
- Kwai Chai Hong
- Chinwoo Stadium
- Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
- Chan She Shu Yuen Temple
- Petronas Twin Towers
- KLCC Park
- Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
- Mid Valley Megamall
- Suria KLCC Shopping Centre
- Bukit Jalil National Stadium
- Kuala Lumpur Tower
- i-City
- Genting Highlands Premium Outlets