Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Petaling Street Market
Visit this bustling and vibrant street where fake designer goods sit comfortably alongside steaming noodle stalls.
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.
Merdeka 118
Merdeka 118 is just one of the places to see in Kuala Lumpur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and shops 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.
Chan She Shu Yuen Temple
After visiting Chan She Shu Yuen Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kuala Lumpur. Wander through the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.
Activities
From Kuala Lumpur: Full-Day Tour to Malacca
From Kuala Lumpur: City Tour with 21 Attractions
From Kuala Lumpur: Colmar Tropicale and Batu Caves Day Trip
Kuala Lumpur: Half-Day City Highlights Tour with Local Guide
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Perfect for everything.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Clean room, good breakfast, walking distance to Petaling street, and Central market is about 20-30 mnts walk or can take grab for $5. Booked the room with king bed, got the room at 10th fl at the corner with 2 side of windows, appreciated the city view .
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels
Calm retreat in the heart of the city. Close to sights and easy to reach from the airport. Staff are genuinely friendly and helpful. Aesop products give a wonderful scent to the room and luxurious touch when showering.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
Great customer service in all departments. You are greeted at the enterance by freindly staff and check in was seemless. We were given complimemtary breakfast on our first day. We were given the wrong room number when we arrived and were given complimentary lunch for our troubles. My wife was celebrating ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Room and staff. Breakfast a nightmare because of Chinese NY holiday and Ramadan. Huge queues for breakfast. Ended up eating out
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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 Changkat Bukit Bintang, 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.
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.
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
If you're spending some time in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral and NU Sentral are top sights worth seeing.
Chinatown Travel Guide
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- Malayan Railway Administration Building
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- National Mosque
- Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens
- Petaling Street
- Petaling Street Market
- Royal Selangor Club
- Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
- Sree Veera Hanuman Temple
- Sultan Abdul Samad Building
