Chinatown Travel Guide

Kuala Lumpur

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Popular places to visit

Petaling Street showing signage, a city and street scenes

Petaling Street

4/5(108 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.

Petaling Street
Central Market

Central Market

4/5(11 reviews)

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.

Central Market
Petaling Street Market

Petaling Street Market

3/5(5 reviews)

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.

Petaling Street Market
Kasturi Walk

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.

Kasturi Walk
Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Sri Mahamariamman Temple

4/5(1 review)

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.

Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

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.

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

Things to do

Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves, Thean Hou Temple & National Mosque

Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves, Thean Hou Temple & National Mosque

฿1,083
per adult
Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves, Thean Hou Temple & National Mosque
Kuala Lumpur: Tour with 21 Attractions and KL Tower Ticket

Kuala Lumpur: Tour with 21 Attractions

฿1,287
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur: Tour with 21 Attractions
From Kuala Lumpur: Colmar Tropicale and Batu Caves Day Trip

From Kuala Lumpur: Colmar Tropicale and Batu Caves Day Trip

฿1,257
per adult
From Kuala Lumpur: Colmar Tropicale and Batu Caves Day Trip
Kuala Lumpur Private Day Tour [8 Hours] [23 Attractions Covered]

Kuala Lumpur Private Day Tour [8 Hours] [23 Attractions Covered]

฿1,134
per adult
Kuala Lumpur Private Day Tour [8 Hours] [23 Attractions Covered]
Kuala Lumpur Grand Tour with 25 Attractions

Kuala Lumpur Grand Tour with 25 Attractions (SIC - Join In Tour)

฿717
per adult
Kuala Lumpur Grand Tour with 25 Attractions (SIC - Join In Tour)
Historical Malacca with Lunch Day Tour

Historical Malacca with Lunch Day Tour (SIC - Join In Tour)

฿1,275
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Historical Malacca with Lunch Day Tour (SIC - Join In Tour)
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Top hotels in 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 ฿2,565 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,565
฿2,848 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (536 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious. Staffs were friendly and patient despite many requests at check in desk."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

2.5 out of 5
No 1 Jalan Hang Lekiu, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿1,640 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿1,640
฿2,013 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Berjaya Times Square ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Un super séjour dans un très bel hôtel! Le personnel est très sympathique, polie et offre un excellent service ! Bien situé, super ambiance ! Nous avons adoré notre séjour ! Je le recommande fortement !"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

4 out of 5
145 Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿5,100 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿5,100
฿5,586 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
"We loved the vibe of Chinatown, Central Market was great for local crafts."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿7,617 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿7,617
฿8,304 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,024 reviews)
"Nice gym and spa"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur

4.5 out of 5
17 JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿3,738 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿3,738
฿4,115 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions KLCC Park and Pavilion Kuala ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
"excellent food options and great dining ambience. Staff are also very friendly."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Hilton Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿3,295 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,295
฿3,966 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy a full-service spa, 9 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Amazing room with awesome view, rooms cleaned every day and staff were beyond friendly and helpful. I didnt want to leave!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hilton Kuala Lumpur
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Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown

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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.

Medan Tuanku
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Bukit Bintang

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Bukit Bintang
Lake Gardens showing tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and zoo animals

Tasik Perdana

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Tasik Perdana, Perdana Botanical Gardens and Kuala Lumpur Sentral are top sights worth seeing.

Tasik Perdana
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Kuala Lumpur Sentral

If you're spending some time in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral and NU Sentral are top sights worth seeing.

Kuala Lumpur Sentral
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Golden Triangle

4.5/5(389 area reviews)

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

Golden Triangle
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Chow Kit

Chow Kit is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Chow Kit Night Market and Sunway Putra Mall. See more of Kuala Lumpur by jumping on the metro at PWTC Station or Putra KTM Komuter Station.

Chow Kit

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