Chinatown Travel Guide

Kuala Lumpur

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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
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
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
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

฿2,254
per adult
The Best of Kuala Lumpur by Night
Kuala Lumpur Private Day Tour [8 Hours] [23 Attractions Covered]

Kuala Lumpur Private Day Tour [8 Hours] [23 Attractions Covered]

฿1,198
per adult
Kuala Lumpur Private Day Tour [8 Hours] [23 Attractions Covered]
Kuala Lumpur Symphony Lake Water Show

Kuala Lumpur Night City Tour: Experience the Nightlife

฿3,189
per adult
Kuala Lumpur Night City Tour: Experience the Nightlife
Cameron Highlands Tour from Kuala Lumpur

Cameron Highlands Tour from Kuala Lumpur

฿3,028
per adult
Cameron Highlands Tour from Kuala Lumpur
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

฿2,086
per adult
Eat Like a Local: Kuala Lumpur Hawker Center and Street Food Tour by Night
Malaysia: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Malaysia: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿74
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,303 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿2,303
฿2,564 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (442 reviews)
"Stayed 7 nights loved every moment of this hotel and the surrounding area. Full of culture and the best food places . Markets a 5 minute walk. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel were amazing . Service cleanliness of room was fantastic would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Santa Grand Classic Chinatown
Santa Grand Classic Chinatown
3 out of 5
No 1 & 3 Lebuh Pudu Laluan Kasturi,, Kuala Lumpur
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Berjaya Times Square and Kuala ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
Great hotel
"Very nice hotel in the center of Chinatown - Great location Very friendly and knowledgeable staff Pool can get crowded"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

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Santa Grand Classic Chinatown
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
5 out of 5
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿6,461 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
฿6,461
฿7,054 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Older property but perfect if you like being in CBD, connected to upscale mall. Nice pool. nice gym. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur
PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur
5 out of 5
No. 1, Jalan Nagasari, Off Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿2,449 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿2,449
฿2,722 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,179 reviews)
"Love the location, the staffs are amazing. We git upgraded to a 2 bedroom suite which was nice. I would love to go back!"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
5 out of 5
183 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿3,455 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿3,455
฿4,154 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent location and staff
"Central location across the road from The Pavillon Mall. Breakfast includes many many many dishes from many different cuisines. The cleaning staff were absolutely amazing. Could not fault the hotel."

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
5 out of 5
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿3,067 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
฿3,067
฿3,390 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The hotel is right in the middle of KLCC. The room was large and comfortable and the staff were outstanding, very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

Traders Hotel 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 Masjid India and Merdeka Square, 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 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 Ceylon
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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
Lake Gardens showing tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and zoo animals

Tasik Perdana

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Tasik Perdana, Perdana Botanical Gardens and National Mosque are top sights worth seeing.

Tasik Perdana
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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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