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Petaling Street (KL Chinatown)
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Petaling Street (KL Chinatown)
Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown street market, with bargain stalls by day and street food and lanterns by night.
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Petaling Street is the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, a covered pedestrian street of market stalls, shophouses and hawkers.
What to expect
Rows of stalls selling souvenirs, clothing, accessories and snacks, with lively bargaining. Evenings are busiest, when the street fills with food vendors and lanterns.
What to eat
Char kuey teow, laksa, claypot dishes, roasted chestnuts, pan mee and cold drinks such as cendol.
Visitor tips
- Open daily, with the most atmosphere in the evening. Hours vary by stall.
- Bargain politely and watch for counterfeit goods.
- Combine with nearby Central Market and Jalan Alor.
