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.

Stay near popular Chinatown attractions

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

Historical Malacca with Lunch Day Tour

Historical Malacca Guided Day Tour (Shared Tour)

฿841
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Malacca Guided Day Tour (Shared Tour)
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From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions

฿806
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

฿581
per adult
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo
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Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions

฿1,016
per adult
100% 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

฿2,569
per adult
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

฿1,129
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur: Putrajaya Tour with Boat Cruise
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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 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Suria KLCC Shopping Centre, 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 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Berjaya Times Square, 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 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur Tower – discover Golden Triangle, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A city street with a large building, palm trees, and a Ferris wheel.

Bandar Sunway

Travellers to Bandar Sunway praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Sunway Pyramid Mall and Sunway Pyramid Ice.

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.

Chinatown Travel Guide