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Chinatown - Kuala Lumpur

Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Ranked #9 of 30 shopping in Kuala Lumpur
3.5 of 5 stars 542 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
Fee: No
Description: Sample mouthwatering dumplings, then revel in the shopping fervor and bag a bargain at the lively Petaling Street Market.
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Adelaide, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Enjoyable shopping and eating,walked around for hours More

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Perth, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Very busy, full of shops selling cheap clothes, bags etc. More

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Melbourne, Aus
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I love battling the traders at Petaling Street. Some times they win, sometimes I do. Either way, enjoy the contest. Don't lose your cool at the DVD sales people who won't take no easily! Grab a bite to eat and a cold beer at the end. Enjoyable night. More

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Dhaka City, Bangladesh
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

China town is an area in KL. Petaling street is the main point where tourists mostly go. This street is full of hawkers and food stalls and small shops. Very crowded. Not so worth for shopping since there are number of stalls and markets in KL which are better for shopping than in Petaling street. However, China town is a... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I found this just another street market, if you are looking for cheap souvenirs or clothing, this is an ideal place to visit. I didn't find anything special about 'Chinatown.What sort of visit was this?What sort of visit was this?What sort of visit was this?What sort of visit was this?What sort of visit was this?What sort of visit was this?What... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

The most terrible China Town I have ever been to. The Chinese hawkers are rude and the goods are over-priced. When you try to bargain with them, they give you a bad look. More

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Cavite, Cavite City, Philippines
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Streets are so dirty and little old. government must make initiative to improve it More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I found this just another street market, if you are looking for cheap souvenirs or clothing, this is an ideal place to visit. I didn't find anything special about 'Chinatown. More

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Perth, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Visited Petaling Street last night and very disappointed. Haven't been for a number of years and now it is just one long throng of stalls and the ever present drone of "Hey Mister, DVD, watches, one more t-shirt". Most of the food stalls and the vibe that used to be there are just overshadowed by cheap knock off sales pitches.... More

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Lots of knock off goods to be purchased and great food stalls to try. Our hostel was in Chinatown and overall I felt safe here which wasn't always the case in Kuala Lumpur. Be prepared to be gawked at and thrown inappropriate comments if you are not clothed from head to toe. More

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