Petaling Street

Kuala Lumpur Chinatown (Petaling Street) is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It is highly recommended in the ‘Lonely Planet Travel Guide Book’ (Issue 2001) and other major international travel guide books. Jalan Sultan and Jalan Petaling are the two main streets of China Town. Oozing with culture, heritage and a variety of attractions, […]

History
The original Chinese Town was centred on Market Square. As the population grew, expansion was constrained by swamps, hills and the river. High Street, now known as Jalan Tun HS Lee, became increasingly popular, as it was higher than the rest of the town and therefore less prone to floods. The original Chinese […]

Bargaining here is an absolute must. Bargain hard! It’s the ideal place to test your bargaining skills. Even in daytime you have great bargains. Petaling Street is not open for traffic. It is a great place for locals to get some goods at bargain prices and certainly an eye-opening experience […]