Chinatown
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
Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions
From Kuala Lumpur: Colmar Tropicale and Batu Caves Day Trip
Malaysia: KLIA Ekspres Airport Train Ticket
Top hotels in Chinatown
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Great location.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
Pool is so nice, staff are so helpful, breakfast is beautiful and its close to everyting you need to see
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown
Spacious room, amenities well thought of. Central location
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Changkat Bukit Bintang, 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.
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.
Pudu
Consider a visit to KWC Fashion Wholesale and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Pudu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Pudu Station or Hang Tuah Station.
