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.
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.
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.
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.
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Top hotels in Chinatown
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Excellent hotel in excellent location. Off peak rates very affordable.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
clean room and great design with great city view. however, you can't have the towels inside the shower and the bathroom sink is out in the room (not in the bathroom).
Reviewed on 28 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
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
Great location. Overall comfortable. Would be good to have a chair in the room to sit by the desk for those who are on work trips.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
This is a properly great hotel
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Excellent place to stay in a nice area of town
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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.
Chinatown Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Chinatown Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Kuala Lumpur neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Petaling Street Market
- Central Market
- Sri Mahamariamman Temple
- Kasturi Walk
- Malaysia Heritage Walk
- Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
- Kwai Chai Hong
- Chinwoo Stadium
- Chan She Shu Yuen Temple
- Petronas Twin Towers
- KLCC Park
- Mid Valley Megamall
- Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
- Suria KLCC Shopping Centre
- Bukit Jalil National Stadium
- Kuala Lumpur Tower
- Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
- i-City
- Paradigm Mall
- Changkat Bukit Bintang
Choose Your Chinatown Hotel Style
Hotels Near Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
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