Chinatown Travel Guide

Kuala Lumpur

A rustic café with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and hanging decorations.
A building with a mural of a man holding a sword, a green awning, and a sign with 'VA' on it.
A cooking pot with a lid on a stove.
A bustling restaurant with wooden floors, hanging lights, and a green trellis wall.
A colorful mural of a bird on a building wall, a sign with Chinese characters, and orange traffic cones.

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A bustling street market at night with red lanterns hanging overhead.

Petaling Street Market

7.8/10 (1,877 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

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From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions

฿808
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions
Kuala Lumpur Suburbs: Batu Caves Half-Day Tour with Pick-Up

Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves Half-Day Tour with Pick-Up Option

฿304
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves Half-Day Tour with Pick-Up Option
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

฿582
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo
Picture 8 for Activity Kuala Lumpur: KL GRAND TOUR WITH 25 ATTRACTIONS

Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions

฿776
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions
Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

฿2,710
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch
Kuala Lumpur: Putrajaya Tour with Traditional Boat Cruise

Kuala Lumpur: Putrajaya Tour with Boat Cruise

฿1,132
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur: Putrajaya Tour with Boat Cruise
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Top hotels in Chinatown

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
Menara Merdeka Maybank Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan
The price is ฿11,320 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿11,320
฿12,306 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions KLCC Park and Petaling Street Market are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"Amazing property. One of the best in the world."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

4 out of 5
Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿1,662 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿1,662
฿1,876 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (648 reviews)
"Great location with a great breakfast. The upper floor rooms also have a nice view of the city."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

4 out of 5
NO 2 JALAN BALAI POLIS Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿2,911 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,911
฿3,225 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (669 reviews)
"Great 3-night stay in 3 rooms. Rooms were clean and spacious with a fantastic city view of the Twin Towers and KL Tower. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

4 out of 5
No 1 Jalan Hang Lekiu Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿1,734 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,734
฿2,128 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions KLCC Park and Petaling Street ...
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
11 Jalan Sultan Ismail Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿3,719 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿3,719
฿4,470 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice good location ant thanks to Lawrence t the big help. I visit again for sure"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿5,498 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿5,498
฿6,019 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,060 reviews)
"Nice hotel but not in its peak anymore. Needs renovation"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
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Where to stay in Chinatown

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The Petronas Twin Towers and surrounding skyscrapers at night.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Check out top attractions like Suria KLCC Shopping Centre and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, and jump on the metro at Persiaran KLCC MRT Station or KLCC Station to see more of the city.

A tall building with the sign "BESARTIMES SQUARE".

Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor, and you can get around town on the metro at Bukit Bintang Station.

A night view of Kuala Lumpur's iconic Petronas Twin Towers with a fountain in the foreground.

Golden Triangle

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Kuala Lumpur Tower to Changkat Bukit Bintang – discover Golden Triangle, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A large, intricately carved stone archway with detailed carvings of animals and plants.

Brickfields

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Brickfields. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kuala Lumpur Sentral, and catch the metro at KL Sentral Station or Tun Sambanthan Station to see more of the area.

An indoor amusement park with roller coasters, a carousel, and various shops.

Imbi

While you're in Imbi, take in top sights like The Exchange TRX and jump on the metro at Imbi Station to see more of the city.

Chinatown Travel Guide