Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Petaling Street
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.
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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
There was never any problems with help about any if our needs staff from reception through to concierge and room attendants, bar staff, dining were all exceptional...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
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
Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels
We loved the vibe of Chinatown, Central Market was great for local crafts.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Nice gym and spa
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
excellent food options and great dining ambience. Staff are also very friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
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
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 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.
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.
Chinatown Travel Guide
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- Visit Bandar Menjalara
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- Visit Bangsar South
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- Visit Brickfields
- Visit Bukit Bintang
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- Visit Bukit Kiara
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- Visit Mont Kiara
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- Visit Sri Petaling
- Visit Sungai Besi
- Visit Sungai Mulia
- Visit Sungai Penchala
- Visit Taman Bukit Pantai
- Visit Taman Tun Dr Ismail
- Visit Tasik Perdana
- Visit Wangsa Maju
- Malayan Railway Administration Building
- Menara Maybank
- Merdeka Square
- 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
