Things to Do in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

The historic Chinatown visitor quarter around Petaling Street, markets, temples, cafes, murals, and heritage shophouses.

Sri Mahamariamman TempleFamous Hindu Temple
Merdeka 118Observation Deck
Petaling StreetShopping District

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Top things to do in Chinatown

Sri Mahamariamman Temple
★ 4.4 · 4.6k
Famous Hindu Temple★
1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 10:34 AM, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 10:34 AM
Sun
7:30 AM – 10:34 AM
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Merdeka 118
★ 4.6 · 2.6k
Observation Deck★
skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Petaling Street
★ 4.1 · 38.8k
Shopping District★
Bustling shopping district with haggling vendors offering a range of goods, from clothing to food.
Every day
10 AM – 10 PM
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In The Attic
Flea Market
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Malaysia Titbits & Dry Fruits 马来西亚唐人街土产店
Antique Market
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Where to eat & drink in Chinatown

RexKL
★ 4.5 · 4.9k
Food Hall
former cinema in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mon–Thu
8:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
8:30 AM – 12 AM
Sat
8:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun
8:30 AM – 12 AM
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GIOIA CHINATOWN
★ 4.9 · 3.3k
Ice Cream
Every day
10 AM – 12 AM
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Fluffed Cafe @ Petaling Street
★ 4.9 · 1.1k
Café & Bakery· RM 20–40
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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The Deceased
★ 4.8 · 189
Bar· RM 40–100
Every day
5:30 PM – 2 AM
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Chum Chum Pizzeria
★ 4.7 · 3.7k
Asian Fusion· RM 20–40
A restaurant that began in 1990, serving Northern Malaysian and Thai cuisine.
Every day
12 PM – 9 PM
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The Hungry Tapir
★ 4.6 · 2.2k
Vegan· RM 40–60
A vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, known for its plant-based menu with traditional twists and a full-service bar.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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无厘头啦啦米
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Chinese Noodles· RM 20–40
Every day
10 AM – 9 PM
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JOY歡喜MA LA TANG 歡喜牛肉饼 JOY歡喜奶茶
★ 4.8 · 757
Restaurant· RM 1–20
Mon–Fri
10:03 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat
10:03 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun
10:03 AM – 12:30 AM
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Foodle KL City Centre
★ 4.8 · 692
Food Hall· RM 20–40
A multibrand food hub and food hall in Malaysia that brings together various food and beverage brands.
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Ní.KIZOKU Modern Japanese Dining Bar 霓貴族
★ 4.7 · 487
Japanese
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 11 PM
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Pik Wah Bar & Cafe 碧华楼
★ 4.5 · 4.0k
Breakfast· RM 20–40
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