Chinatown Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur
Visit Chinatown
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
Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo
Genting Highlands Escape with Awana Cable Car Experience
Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch
From Kuala Lumpur: Colmar Tropicale and Batu Caves Day Trip
Top hotels in Chinatown
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
"Absolutely stunning. Nothing to fault."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
"Check in was 3pm but i walked in at 11.30am, cause not my 1st time staying in here. Always manage to get room early. Was attended by Sofea, she told me room not ready n got to wait n she will call me. Ao went for a coffee and came back at 1pm. Alot of tourist started to check in and out, more than ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
"TV had a couple of local free to air stations of no interest to me and a promo loop, too much trouble to access more options: need to setup personal phone with app, connect phone to unsecured hotel wifi etc. Friendly staff at reception, free welcome (soft) drink at bar. Room quirky design, large ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre
"Awesome stay"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
"Good stay overall, but parking was a big issue. There were not enough parking lots, and finding a space every night was quite challenging."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
"Great location, clean, great staff and wonderful service and help for anything you need"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Chinatown
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.
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.
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.
Bandar Sunway
Travellers to Bandar Sunway praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Sunway Pyramid Mall and Sunway Pyramid Ice.
Setapak
When in Setapak, you can plan a visit to Titiwangsa Lake Garden and Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
