Chinatown Kuala Lumpur (KL) - Helpful Travel Information

 

 

Kuala Lumpur (KL) Chinatown is located along Petaling Street, also known as Chee Cheong Kai- Starch street.

KL Chinatown is known for its bargain shopping in Kuala Lumpur (KL). 

In KL Chinatown, one can find all sorts of products, from souvenirs to imitation designer goods.  

Petaling Street is the main location for its night market, which is also open during the day (usually after 3PM). 

Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown market is filled with several blocks of stalls, a bargain hunter's paradise. 

Don't be afraid to bargain here in this Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur.

KL Chinatown also includes the Central Market, which is full of local artisans and their work. 

This area in KL is also known for its many Buddhist Temples and Hindu Temples.

Half-Day Shopping and Market Exploration Tour in Kuala Lumpur (Including Chinatown) with Hotel Pick-up are also available.

More useful information is below in this Chinatown Kuala Lumpur (KL) travel guide for Visitors.

Chinatown KL Address Petaling Street (Jalan Petaling), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Chinatown KL Admission Fee and Hours

Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur is FREE  to browse and Stroll around.

Chinatown Kuala Lumpur Hours:

10AM - 9PM (Daily) - Street market usually opens around 2-3pm (in the afternoon)
Getting to Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur

By KL LRT to Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur:

- Take the LRT Sentul Timur (yellow) line or the Sri Petaling (green) line to Plaza Rakyat station
  Or
- Take the LRT Kelana Jaya (purple) line from KL Sentral to Pasar Seni LRT station

- Walk to Petaling street from either Pasar Seni LRT Station or Plaza Rakyat LRT Station.

- By walk Petaling Street (Chinatown KL) is about 7-10 minutes walk.

Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off:

- Half-Day Shopping and Market Exploration Tour in Kuala Lumpur (Including Chinatown) with Hotel Pick-up also available


Half-Day Shopping and Market Exploration Tour in Kuala Lumpur - $30.00
from: Viator

Recommendation and Tips for Visiting Chinatown KL

Tips for visiting KL Chinatown:

Don't be afraid to bargain with the stall owners in Chinatown KL. 

- Begin with half and then go up. 

- Please bargain only if you are really interested in purchasing the item. 

- Many stalls will hold the same item, so walk to another stall if the price is not right.

Tips for Bargaining in Chinatown KL:

- Begin with asking the price of the item you are interested in.

- Once the merchant states the price, ask if there is a discount? Or state that it is too expensive and walk away.

- If the merchant goes down in price, bargain away.

- Make sure to bargain, but only if you intend to purchase.

- Determine the price that you are willing to pay and is fair to the merchant.  Don't go beyond that price! 

- Be ready to walk away politely; there is usually another stall carrying the same item.

- If you are buying multiple amounts of an item, make sure to ask for a discount!

Preparation for the Chinatown KL shopping:

- Have cash on hand

- Bring small bill denominations

- Bring a bag to carry your goods

• Visit the Central Market while in the Chinatown area of Kuala Lumpur (KL).  It is full of local artists and local crafts.

• Wear good shoes and bring water as you will be walking & standing around on your visit to Chinatown KL. 

• Don't forget your umbrella for those unexpected rain showers in KL Malaysia.
 
Website Informative Website on KL Chinatown
Half-Day Shopping and Market Exploration Tour in Kuala Lumpur - $30.00

Let a driver/guide introduce you to Kuala Lumpur’s biggest markets and bustling streets filled with vendors, restaurants, and shops. Immerse yourself in the bazaars of Chinatown and Little India (Jalan Masjid India) where you'll find Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisine. Have time to browse and bargain independently for high-quality goods, including at Central Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included on this half-day tour in the morning or afternoon.