Le Village Chinatown, located on Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur, is one of the city’s most active neighborhoods around the clock.
The neighborhood is one of the most visited tourist areas in Malaysia, and the bustling neighborhood markets are the most famous in the country at the local and international levels.
The neighborhood is famous for the stalls that sell counterfeit goods to the most famous international brands of all kinds, and electronic parts, in addition to traditional handicrafts.
Chinatown is also famous for its jewelry stores, and a large number of restaurants and cafes serving traditional, Chinese and international cuisine.
The neighborhood is one of the busiest parts of the city, and crowds and noise are among the most prominent features that increase the pleasure of visiting it.
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Activities you can do
• Walk around Petaling Street that runs through the neighborhood, which includes many wholesale markets for the most famous counterfeit brands.
You can also visit the Central Market, which is over 120 years of age, and is a Malaysian cultural landmark, designated as a National Heritage Site.
• The neighborhood also includes the ancient Sri Mahamariaman Temple that is worth your visit, as it mixes Spanish and italyn tiles, precious stones and gold in its design.
• You must visit the Buddhist temple of Quan Yin, which was built in the year 1880 AD, and is known as the Guanine Temple, and is characterized by its Baroque architecture.
• The neighborhood also houses some other temples built with Chinese designs and worth visiting and taking photos, such as Chan Sichu Yuen Temple, Kwan Tee, and others.
• Do not forget to visit the Diaabumi complex, the first skyscraper whose principles of Islamic design were incorporated in its establishment, which took place in 1970.
• Then choose one of the neighborhood’s cafes and restaurants that are popular in it, eat a local meal or try some Chinese dishes.
Kuala Lumpur Chinatown Hotels – Kuala Lumpur
The Shangri-La Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with excellent reviews. It is 1.5 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and close to city landmarks, breakfast is good and varied, rooms are comfortable.
Renaissance Hotel is a 5-star Kuala Lumpur hotel with very good reviews, and it is 1.6 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and the views are beautiful, the staff are friendly and helpful, the services are excellent.
Chinatown location in Kuala Lumpur
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