Need a comfortable stay near Petaling Street’s flea market, more commonly known as Chinatown while exploring Kuala Lumpur?
Here at Chinatown Kuala Lumpur, you can shop for anything from gems and incense to toys and t-shirts, the true allure of this night market is in wandering about and enjoying its sights, sounds and energy.
The following are some accommodation choices that are within a reasonable walking distance from the Chinatown or the Pudu Sentral. Many of them are budget friendly and highly recommended by travelers:
Chinatown Kuala Lumpur is one of the best places to shop for counterfeit branded products and for trying out its large selection of local Chinese cuisine.
The Chinatown is always crowded not only with tourists but also with locals. For buyers, it is often possible to haggle on the price of watches, clothing and all counterfeit items.
The Chinatown Kuala Lumpur is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien mee, Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish), asam laksa and curry noodles.
The street is accessible within walking distance from the following rail stations:
- Northwest from Plaza Rakyat LRT station (interchange with Merdeka MRT station);
- South from Masjid Jamek LRT station;
- Northeast from Pasar Seni LRT station / Pasar Seni MRT station – connected to KTM Kuala Lumpur; and
- North from Maharajalela Monorail station.
At the Chinatown Kuala Lumpur, there is a famous and established Wanton Noodle shop called Koon Kee Too is located near the intersection inside Petaling Street.
The Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, maintains much of its traditional atmosphere, particularly at night when vendors fan out their merchandise along the street.
Nearby are the Jamek Mosque, an old mosque of Moorish architecture, as well as the Central Market, all accessible within walking distance.
The Central Market is just a short walk away from the Chinatown Kuala Lumpur.
Founded in 1888, the Central Market was originally used as a wet market. It is now a landmark for Malaysian culture and heritage and it has been classified as a Heritage Site by the Malaysian Heritage Society.
Travellers can scroll through the many sections within the Central Market, from the Lorong Melayu, Straits Chinese, and Lorong India, located on the west wing.
Notable are two-storey and single-storey buildings resembling the kampong-style houses representing the many ethnic groups living harmoniously in Kuala Lumpur.
The second floor hosts a food court, offering an array of food.
The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is near the Chinatown Kuala Lumpur.
Sri Mahamariamman Temple is one of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest and richest Hindu temples, receiving many devotees and tourists daily.
The Pudu Sentral is located near Chinatown Kuala Lumpur. It is the main local service bus terminus in Kuala Lumpur.
On 23 September 2012, Pudu Sentral became the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) for Kuala Lumpur.
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