Places To Visit In Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

Here are the top 3 places to visit in Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

The most popular tourist spot of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown epitomises multi-cultural Malaysia. It is a bustling, colourful street, jam-packed with trinket stalls, curio shops, hawker centres and outlandish tourists. Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur is centred on Petaling Street and both are often confused by the tourists.

Chinatown is a bargain hunter's paradise with flea markets selling all kinds of knick-knacks. It is also the multi-cultural neighborhood where Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist temples and mosques are crammed shoulder to shoulder. When in Chintown, do not miss eating at the Madras lane hawker stalls serving the most delectable street food of Malaysia.

Also referred to as ’Chee Cheong Kai’ (Starch Factory Street), Chinatown was once a tapioca-producing district. The fastest way of reaching here is through the public transport. 

1. Central Market Kuala Lumpur

Central Market Kuala Lumpur
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1 out of 3 places to visit in Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

The Central Market of Kuala Lumpur is a handicrafts market clustered with diverse shops selling local arts and souvenirs. Locally known as Pasar Seni, it is a major landmark of the city.

2. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Kuala Lumpur

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Kuala Lumpur
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2 out of 3 places to visit in Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, located in Chinatown area of Kuala Lumpur, is the oldest temple of Goddess Mariamman, the manifestation of Goddess Parvati and the oldest Hindu temple in the city.

3. Masjid Jamek

Masjid Jamek
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3 out of 3 places to visit in Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

Masjid Jamek, also known as Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque, is the oldest place of Islamic Worship in Kuala Lumpur. Also known as Friday Mosque, it is a melange of Mughal, Islam and Moorish style of architecture with pristine surrounding.

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