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Kuala Lumpur, the commercial hub of the country,
has its fair share of famous landmarks, historical relics and
heritage buildings plus a pulsating night life to keep the visitor
occupied day and night. None of these, however, would be complete
without the sheer fun and excitement of bargain hunting within
the cool comforts of ultra-modem, one-s shopping complexes or
the thrill of browsing among antiques and curio items in the
older establishments in the older parts of the city. Mingle with
the jostling crowd at the numerous roadside stalls or share in
the heady excitement of the carnival like 'pasar malam' or night
markets.
Main shopping areas in Kuala Lumpur
There are many places to spend your Ringgit in Kuala Lumpur, from little markets
to mega malls. Head towards Chinatown at Jalan Bandar, Lot 10 and Sungei
Wang, Bukit Bintang Plaza, KLCC Suria, home of the tallest buildings in the
world, the PETRONAS Twin Towers, to some of the most popular shopping areas
in the capital. Another area is Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
Jalan Bukit Bintang
Jalan Bukit Bintang, the 'Golden Mile' of Kuala Lumpur contains ultra-modern
shopping and commercial complexes, interspersed with towering international
standard hotels. Shoppers would lose all sense of time, browsing through
the shops of Lot 10, Sungei Wang Plaza, Bukit Bintang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur
Plaza and Starhill.
KLCC Suria
The latest shopping centre in town, Suria KLCC is certainly a hit amongst shoppers
and tourists alike. Adjoining the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC, is a
six-level crescent shaped shopping mall which has everything to offer the
avid shopper. There are over 270 speciality stores, open air cafes, two food
courts, cinemas and exotic restaurants.
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
The main shopping area along Jalan Tuanku Abd. Rahman, stretches from the Jalan
Dang Wangi junction to Jalan Tun Perak and is lined on both sides by a quaint
mix of ultra modern buildings, sandwiched between pre-war buildings whose
gracious facades have been lovingly preserved. China Arts and Peiping Lace
are a must for lovers of Oriental Art, antiques and curios. Both shops stock
an irresistible collection of fine embroidered bed and table lined, carved
rosewood furniture, chests and cabinets, Chinese ceramics and jade and ivory
carvings. Shops dealing in oriental carpets may also be found here. Jalan
Masjid India which runs almost parallel to this area is the place to go to
for ethnic goods of Indian origin, sarees, sarongs and textiles.
Petaling Street
Petaling Street and Jalan Bandar are at the hub of Kuala Lumpur's bustling Chinatown.
Shops here offer a variety of textiles, clothes, shoes and handbags at bargain
prices. The area is also known for its jewellery shops with their fascinating
variety of fine jewellery items beautifully crafted in gold and set with priceless
gemstones. Nepalese traders offer exotic ethnic jewellery, wall hangings, ornaments,
curios and teapots from India and Burma. Make-shift and mobile stalls jam the
streets with their offerings of dried foodstuff, herbs, fruits, flowers and herbal
remedies.
This is the place to hone your bargaining skills and the unusually busy street
becomes more lively
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