Central Market

Shopping

Shoppers will find their trip to Kuala Lumpur worthwhile to say the least. There are many ways to pursue your shopping needs from a shop house to a street stall, or from a night market (‘pasar malam’) to a shopping mall. You may not always find exactly the same product but you have a lot of choice in price and quality. There are great shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur, namely Suria KLCC (just below the Twin Towers), Mid Valley Megamall and Bangsar Village. However, the most famous area for shopping is Bukit Bintang, with the highest density of malls and shops in the city. You can find anything from the smartest Japanese hi-tech gadget to the latest French designer piece.

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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Pavilion is, perhaps, KL's most exemplary mall: it's truly massive (and keeps growing, now with an annex of Pavilion Elite), covers several floors of international consumer brands, and features dining and entertainment to last a long while. There's a stylised Tokyo Street in the 6th floor with eateries serving Japanese food, plus an impressive …

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Suria KLCC

One of the "original" KL shopping malls, the upmarket KLCC has remained a shopper favourite for nearly two decades. It's set at the base of the iconic Petronas Towers and, by virtue of location, attracts large amounts of tourist traffic. There are, of course, all the usual mall trappings here, but standouts include the KLCC …

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Publika

The final piece of KL's mall trifecta is Publika, one most favoured by a younger clientele and with a distinct taste for boutiques rather than international brand stores (although there is, of course, some of that here too). Come on the weekend to hit Publika's weekly Bazaar and Craft Market; BIG (Ben's Independent Grocer) …

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Central Market

The historic Central Market dates back to 1888 and occupies a beautifully preserved building. This was originally a wet market, but is now more of a neat destination to shop for souvenirs, arts and crafts, including fashion and accessories. There is also a food court on …

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The Starhill

The Starhill is the place to go if you are looking for luxurious products and designer labels. Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Valentino are some of the top designers you will find …

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Sungei Wang Plaza

If you are looking for trendy accessories, appares and shoes you should go to Sungei Wang Plaza. Prices are usually negotiable and there are 500 shops in 33 different categories. Most shops are aimed at local consumers, which helps keep prices not artificially inflated for …

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Mid Valley Megamall

Mid Valley Megamall is located about 15 min by car from central Kuala Lumpur. This modern mall has everything and more that you may need; not only are the shops excellent but so are the bars and restaurants. It ranks among the largest shopping complexes in …

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Petaling Street (Chinatown)

The oldest market in town is held at Petaling Street in Chinatown. Vendors begin peddling their wares already in the morning, but market reaches true fever pitch as the sun goes down. Haggling is a must and so is tasting the cooling longan drink at the corner …

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