Chinatown Travel Guide

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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)

You can find out about the history of Kuala Lumpur with a trip to Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Wander through the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.

Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

You can learn about the history of Kuala Lumpur with a visit to Sin Sze Si Ya Temple. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

Things to do

Discover The Best of Kuala Lumpur by Night

The Best of Kuala Lumpur by Night

฿2,284
per adult
The Best of Kuala Lumpur by Night
Kuala Lumpur Symphony Lake Water Show

Kuala Lumpur Night City Tour: Experience the Nightlife

฿3,222
per adult
Kuala Lumpur Night City Tour: Experience the Nightlife
Eat Like a Local: Kuala Lumpur Hawker Center and Street Food Tour by Night

Eat Like a Local: Kuala Lumpur Hawker Center and Street Food Tour by Night

฿2,114
per adult
Eat Like a Local: Kuala Lumpur Hawker Center and Street Food Tour by Night
Thean Hou Temple

Kuala Lumpur Cultural and Heritage Tour

฿1,364
per adult
Kuala Lumpur Cultural and Heritage Tour
Thean Hou Temple

Harmony & Cultural Night Tour

฿2,255
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Harmony & Cultural Night Tour
Malaysia: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Malaysia: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿43
per traveller
Malaysia: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
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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 ฿2,357 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
฿2,357
฿2,621 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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! (388 reviews)
"Spacious room with city views, restaurant and bar available, affordable food stalls/shops within walking distance. We'd prefer the reception area to be more convenient and accessible on the ground floor rather than on 7th floor."

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
4 out of 5
Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, (off Jalan Bukit Bintang), Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿1,147 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
฿1,147
฿1,477 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (575 reviews)
"We felt safe and it is a convenient location for Chinatown and the historic area. Very few westerners in hotel and whilst there is a huge choice for breakfast there is not much European option. Pool and gym good."

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2024

AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
5 out of 5
183 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿3,421 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿3,421
฿4,113 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
M Resort & Hotel
M Resort & Hotel
5 out of 5
No.1, Jalan Damansara, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (185 reviews)
"Amazing hotel! Room was great and sound proving is also but always room for improvement. TV channel is well loaded with a lot of free movies. Can just chill and movie whole day."

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

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Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
5 out of 5
3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿2,782 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿2,782
฿3,359 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Property is well kept, great location and convenient access to transportation. Helpfull and attentive staff. Food quality at the buffet restaurat, althought not bad, was not at par with the expectations generated by the type/level of the facility. That said, room service is good, and there are other ..."

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
5 out of 5
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿8,363 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿8,363
฿9,108 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Every aspect was great 👍 Only problem we were not notified of renovations going on. The club and the spa was being renovated and this was a bit letdown for us."

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024

Mandarin Oriental, 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 DBKL City Theatre and Masjid India, 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
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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 KLCC Park – 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 SOGO and Chow Kit Night Market. See more of Kuala Lumpur by jumping on the metro at Medan Tuanku Station or PWTC Station.

Chow Kit
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Pudu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Consider a visit to KWC Fashion Wholesale and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Pudu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Pudu Station or Hang Tuah Station.

Pudu

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