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
After visiting Sri Mahamariamman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kuala Lumpur. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
After visiting Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kuala Lumpur. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Chinatown
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Excellent hotel in excellent location. Off peak rates very affordable.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
clean room and great design with great city view. however, you can't have the towels inside the shower and the bathroom sink is out in the room (not in the bathroom).
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels
I loved my stay at the Else and highly recommend it to anyone visiting KL. It was the perfect boutique hotel experience. The service was impeccable and the hotel was beautifully curated - it had a lovely library, unique art work and luxe bathroom toiletries. I found the location very convenient as ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
The room was very clean and comfortable. Housekeeping was excellent. Front desk and lobby staff also very helpful and very professional. I didn’t want to pay this much to stay in KL but after I was in the hotel I was glad that we stayed here. It was very nice.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Incredible stay at the Mandarin Oriental. The staff were lovely and helpful. Amazing central location and we had a fantastic scenic view of the Petronas towers! The room was spacious. The pool area was also lovely with an amazing view and the gym had a variety of equipment with the sauna, steam room, ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Room layout was amazing, with a versatile open concept, controlled by sliding doors. Enjoyed using the tub and rain shower!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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 Merdeka Square and SOGO, and you can jump on the metro at Bandaraya Station or Plaza Rakyat Station to get around the city.
Bukit Ceylon
Bukit Ceylon is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Changkat Bukit Bintang, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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 Kuala Lumpur Sentral 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 Kuala Lumpur Tower – discover Golden Triangle, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Chinatown Travel Guide
- Petaling Street
- Petaling Street Market
- Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
- Petronas Twin Towers
- KLCC Park
- Berjaya Times Square
- Mid Valley Megamall
- Sunway Pyramid Mall
- Suria KLCC Shopping Centre
- Bukit Jalil National Stadium
- i-City
- Kuala Lumpur Tower
- University of Malaya
- Jalan Alor
- Batu Caves
- World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur
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