Things to Do in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
The historic Chinatown visitor quarter around Petaling Street, markets, temples, cafes, murals, and heritage shophouses.
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Top things to do in Chinatown
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
★ 4.4 · 4.6kFamous Hindu Temple★
1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.
- Mon–Thu
- 6 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM – 1:30 PM, 4 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sat
- 6 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
- Sun
- 6 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Merdeka 118
★ 4.6 · 2.6kObservation Deck★
skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Every day
- 12 AM – 12 AM
Petaling Street
★ 4.1 · 38.8kShopping District★
Bustling shopping district with haggling vendors offering a range of goods, from clothing to food.
- Every day
- 10 AM – 10 PM
Kwai Chai Hong
★ 4.3 · 4.2kThemed Experience
Back alley with murals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Every day
- 9 AM – 12 AM
In The Attic
Flea Market
- Mon
- 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Thu
- 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fri
- 12:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sat
- 12:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sun
- 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Malaysia Titbits & Dry Fruits 马来西亚唐人街土产店
Antique Market
- Every day
- 9 AM – 9 PM
Where to eat & drink in Chinatown
RexKL
★ 4.5 · 5.1kFood 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
Gioia Chinatown
★ 4.9 · 3.3kIce Cream
- Every day
- 10 AM – 12 AM
Yellow Brick Road Chinatown
★ 4.9 · 1.7kCafé & Bakery· RM 20–40
A cafe that serves food, coffee, and other F&B creations in the center of urban Kuala Lumpur.
- Every day
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Fluffed Cafe @ Petaling Street
★ 4.9 · 1.1kCafé & 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
Niko Neko Matcha 2.0 / Chinatown
★ 4.6 · 4.2kCafé & Bakery· RM 1–20
A specialty matcha green tea shop that offers pure single origin matcha in a modern minimalist setting.
- Every day
- 11 AM – 6 PM
Tamu Kopitiam
★ 4.7 · 1.3kCafé & Bakery· RM 20–40
- Mon–Thu
- 8 AM – 3 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 3 PM
Sessions
★ 4.9 · 222Bar· RM 40–60
Chum Chum Pizzeria
★ 4.7 · 3.8kAsian Fusion· RM 20–40
A restaurant that began in 1990, serving Northern Malaysian and Thai cuisine.
- Every day
- 12 PM – 9 PM
Hai Kee Fried Beef Bun
★ 4.8 · 1.7kAsian· RM 20–40
- Mon–Thu
- 11 AM – 2 AM
- Fri
- 9 AM – 3 AM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 3 AM
- Sun
- 9 AM – 2 AM
The Hungry Tapir
★ 4.6 · 2.4kVegan· 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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- 1Sri Mahamariamman Temple
- 2Merdeka 118
- 3Petaling Street
- 4RexKL
- 5Kwai Chai Hong
- 6Gioia Chinatown
- 7Yellow Brick Road Chinatown
- 8Fluffed Cafe @ Petaling Street
- 9Niko Neko Matcha 2.0 / Chinatown
- 10Tamu Kopitiam
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Sri Mahamariamman TempleFamous Hindu Temple
Merdeka 118Observation Deck
Petaling StreetShopping District
