Chinatown Travel Guide

Kuala Lumpur

A rustic café with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and hanging decorations.
A building with a mural of a man holding a sword, a green awning, and a sign with 'VA' on it.
A cooking pot with a lid on a stove.
A bustling restaurant with wooden floors, hanging lights, and a green trellis wall.
A colorful mural of a bird on a building wall, a sign with Chinese characters, and orange traffic cones.

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A bustling street market at night with red lanterns hanging overhead.

Petaling Street Market

7.8/10 (1,877 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Picture 8 for Activity Kuala Lumpur: KL GRAND TOUR WITH 25 ATTRACTIONS

Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions

Rp543.469
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions
Historical Malacca with Lunch Day Tour

Historical Malacca Guided Day Tour (Shared Tour)

Rp457.216
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Malacca Guided Day Tour (Shared Tour)
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From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions

Rp431.325
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

Rp310.554
per adult
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo
Genting Highlands Escape with Awana Cable Car Experience

Genting Highlands Escape with Awana Cable Car Experience

Rp535.770
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Genting Highlands Escape with Awana Cable Car Experience
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

Rp38.819
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
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Top hotels in Chinatown

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
LEVEL 75 MENARA MERDEKA 118 Kuala Lumpur
The price is Rp6.578.857 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp6.578.857
Rp7.192.884 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Berjaya Times Square and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Clean modern room, Fantastic staff, Amazing view"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

4 out of 5
NO 2 JALAN BALAI POLIS Kuala Lumpur
The price is Rp1.578.926 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.578.926
Rp1.792.958 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (654 reviews)
"👍excellent good to go Can’t go wrong"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

3 out of 5
No 1 Jalan Hang Lekiu Kuala Lumpur
The price is Rp921.040 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp921.040
Rp1.174.545 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy a fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Berjaya Times Square and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
"Right next door to Chinatown, this funky hotel is a gem."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
11 Jalan Sultan Ismail Kuala Lumpur
The price is Rp2.456.107 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp2.456.107
Rp2.985.924 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"A nice hotel. Room was a bit dated for 5*. Breakfast was great. gym was good. Pool needs update. Staff friendly. 200 rooms out of commission being refurbished"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur

4.5 out of 5
17 JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL Kuala Lumpur
The price is Rp2.894.697 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp2.894.697
Rp3.213.991 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions KLCC Park and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur ...
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur
The price is Rp3.818.983 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp3.818.983
Rp4.212.223 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,060 reviews)
"Great hotel, good amenities, right in the centre of KLCC. View of the Petronas Towers was incredible. Only negative was that the bars and restaurants seemed lacking in atmosphere. Signature Chinese restaurant was brightly lit and lacked ambiance. MO Bar and Lounge Bar similarly didn’t feel ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
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Where to stay in Chinatown

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The Petronas Twin Towers and surrounding skyscrapers at night.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Check out top attractions like Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Suria KLCC Shopping Centre, and jump on the metro at Persiaran KLCC MRT Station or KLCC Station to see more of the city.

A tall building with the sign "BESARTIMES SQUARE".

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.

A night view of Kuala Lumpur's iconic Petronas Twin Towers with a fountain in the foreground.

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.

An indoor amusement park with roller coasters, a carousel, and various shops.

Imbi

While you're in Imbi, take in top sights like Berjaya Times Square and jump on the metro at Imbi Station to see more of the city.

A large, intricately carved stone archway with detailed carvings of animals and plants.

Brickfields

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Brickfields. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kuala Lumpur Sentral, and catch the metro at KL Sentral Station or Tun Sambanthan Station to see more of the area.

Chinatown Travel Guide