Chinatown Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur
Popular places to visit
Petaling Street Market
During your trip to Kuala Lumpur, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Petaling Street Market. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
"The room is very spacious and fashionably decorated. The view is also unbeatable from its height. Since the hotel is quite new, the shopping mall next to the hotel is still under construction. Their lounge is located on the 75th floor where you can enjoy a drink with unobstructed view."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
"Perfect"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
"Great room layout with plenty of space to hang items, separate toilet from shower."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre
"Awesome stay"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
"Very comfortable stay and convenient location. The gym had good facilities with modern equipment and a large space for stretching and freeform. Skybar is delightful. However, it was frustrating that I couldn't order breakfast as I didn't want to partake in the buffet at the full price, but was told ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
"Amazing location and the hotel was stunning. The attention to detail by the staff was on another planet. Excellent base for city trip."
Reviewed on 20 May 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 Ceylon
Bukit Ceylon is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Changkat Bukit Bintang, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Bukit Bintang
Bukit Bintang is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Berjaya Times Square 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 Kuala Lumpur Tower to Changkat Bukit Bintang – 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.
