Chinatown
Kuala Lumpur





Popular places to visit

Petaling Street
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.

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.
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Malaysia: KLIA Ekspres Airport Train Ticket
Top hotels in Chinatown

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
It was all very good. Only small issue I had was that you cant turn off the aircond. I now have a hotel head cold. And no to set the temp was hard as it was a suite it kept varying.
Reviewed on 24 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
I loved my stay at the Else and highly recommend it to anyone visiting KL. It was the perfect boutique hotel experience. The service was impeccable and the hotel was beautifully curated - it had a lovely library, unique art work and luxe bathroom toiletries. I found the location very convenient as ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Incredible stay at the Mandarin Oriental. The staff were lovely and helpful. Amazing central location and we had a fantastic scenic view of the Petronas towers! The room was spacious. The pool area was also lovely with an amazing view and the gym had a variety of equipment with the sauna, steam room, ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
Everything ok, staff friendly and good service but would like to highlight -> Room corridor not as clean. -> lobby have numbers of mosquito especially sitting area and bar side.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
I love this hotel! The staff are amazing!
Reviewed on 21 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.

