What's Chinatown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Chinatown, especially its shops and Chinatown. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Kwai Chai Hong and Sin Sze Si Ya Temple. There's plenty more to see, including Petaling Street and Petaling Street Market.
How to get to Chinatown
Flying to:
- Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah), 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Chinatown
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 26.9 mi (43.2 km) from Chinatown
Things to see and do in and around Chinatown
What to see in Chinatown
- Merdeka 118
- Sri Mahamariamman Temple
- Kwai Chai Hong
- Guandi Temple
- Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
Things to do in Chinatown
- Petaling Street
- Petaling Street Market
- Central Market
- Kasturi Walk
- Malaysia Heritage Walk
Other popular Chinatown attractions
- Chinwoo Stadium
- Malaysian Basketball Association Stadium
- Chan See Shu Yuen Temple
- Chan She Shu Yuen Temple
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
- Hottest months: March, May, February, April (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 26°C)
- Rainiest months: November, December, April, October (average 310 mm of rainfall)