Chinatown Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur
Popular places to visit
Petaling Street Market
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.
Merdeka 118
Merdeka 118 is just one of the places to see in Kuala Lumpur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and shops 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.
Chan She Shu Yuen Temple
After visiting Chan She Shu Yuen Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kuala Lumpur. Wander through the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.
Things to do
From Kuala Lumpur: City Tour with 21 Attractions w/Lunch
Genting Highlands Escape with Awana Cable Car Experience
From Kuala Lumpur: Colmar Tropicale and Batu Caves Day Trip
Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions (SIC)
Top hotels in Chinatown
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Great Stay. Super location...wander all the small alleys in Chinatown and notice how many buildings are being renovated. The metro is about 5 minutes away - walk over and go anywhere in KL without the hassle of traffic (I took it to the airport). Lovely pool...sunset in the pool is cool - good staff ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Perfect for everything.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels
Beautiful room, comfortable large bed, nice toiletries, good breakfast and cocktail bar. Staff we friendly and very helpful. Hotel design is amazing and quality of fixtures and fittings is top draw.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Very clean and value for money
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
Excellent Customer Service
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Beautiful everywhere - service is incredible
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
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 Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor, 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.
Golden Triangle
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Kuala Lumpur Tower to Changkat Bukit Bintang – discover Golden Triangle, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
If you're spending some time in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral and NU Sentral are top sights worth seeing.
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.
