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Petaling Street (Chinatown)

The guide was updated: 2025-08-26

The oldest market in town is held at Petaling Street in Chinatown. Vendors begin peddling their wares already in the morning, but market reaches true fever pitch as the sun goes down. Haggling is a must and so is tasting the cooling longan drink at the corner stall.

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Address: Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur
Public Transport: Pasar Seni (Putra LRT)

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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Pavilion is, perhaps, KL's most exemplary mall: it's truly massive and keeps growing. Now with an annex of Pavilion Elite, it covers several floors of international consumer brands and features dining and entertainment to last a long while. There's a stylised Tokyo Street in the 6th floor with eateries serving Japanese food, plus an impressive food court in the basement.

Suria KLCC

Suria KLCC

One of the original KL shopping malls, the upmarket KLCC has remained a shopper favourite for nearly two decades. It's set at the base of the iconic Petronas Towers and, by virtue of location, attracts large amounts of tourist traffic. There are, of course, all the usual mall trappings here, but standouts include the KLCC Garden, a sprawling green park with several dozen species of trees, a jogging track and a public swimming pool for kids, and its Lake Symphony, a fountain show featuring music and lights held here daily at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm. There are also lights-only shows at 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm. There's also Aquaria, a world-class oceanarium, and a high-tech scientific discovery centre for kids and adults.

Publika

Publika

The final piece of KL's mall trifecta is Publika, one most favoured by a younger clientele and with a distinct taste for boutiques rather than international brand stores, although there is, of course, some of that here too. Come at the weekend to hit Publika's weekly Bazaar and Craft Market; BIG, 'Ben's Independent Grocer', also has a location here, and it's unanimously agreed upon as the best-stocked grocer in the city.

Jalan Masjid India

Jalan Masjid India

Also known as Little India, Jalan Masjid India is one of Kuala Lumpur’s busiest districts where locals and visitors look for affordable shopping. Here you’ll find stalls and shops selling daily essentials, fresh produce, clothing, and even roadside betel nuts, all set against the constant movement of people. Located close to the meeting point of the Klang and Gombak rivers, the area has been a hub of Indian-Muslim culture since the British colonial period. While modern developments have brought new facilities, the neighbourhood has retained much of its traditional character.

Central Market

Central Market

The historic Central Market dates back to 1888 and occupies a beautifully preserved building. This was originally a wet market, but is now more of a neat destination to shop for souvenirs, arts and crafts, including fashion and accessories. There is also a food court on site.

The Starhill

The Starhill

The Starhill is the place to go if you are looking for luxurious products and designer labels. Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Valentino are some of the top designers you will find here.

Sungei Wang Plaza

Sungei Wang Plaza

If you are looking for trendy accessories, apparel and shoes, you should go to Sungei Wang Plaza. Prices are usually negotiable and there are 500 shops in 33 different categories. Most shops are aimed at local consumers, which helps keep prices not artificially inflated for tourists.

Mid Valley Megamall

Mid Valley Megamall

Mid Valley Megamall is located about 15 min by car from central Kuala Lumpur. This modern mall has everything and more that you may need; not only are the shops excellent, but so are the bars and restaurants. It ranks among the largest shopping complexes in Asia.

Petaling Street (Chinatown)

Petaling Street (Chinatown)

The oldest market in town is held at Petaling Street in Chinatown. Vendors begin peddling their wares already in the morning, but market reaches true fever pitch as the sun goes down. Haggling is a must and so is tasting the cooling longan drink at the corner stall.

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