| Video - Walking tour of Chinatown, KL |
The Petaling Street Night Market (just as busy in
the daytime) is in Chinatown. It is a lively walking
mall and a bargain center for all types of
merchandise from clothes, to shoes, watches,
t-shirts, DVDs, handbags, sunglasses and
electronic items to name a few. The best time to
visit is at night with it's parade of colorful stalls.
The lights and sounds of Petaling Street is
dazzling and the bargains are fantastic! It is also a
place to try out some local dishes like Roti Canai
and Nasi Campur. Walk by colorful umbrellas and
carts selling a variety of vegetables and fruits.
Sample some of these fruits grown locally and
within the region.
the daytime) is in Chinatown. It is a lively walking
mall and a bargain center for all types of
merchandise from clothes, to shoes, watches,
t-shirts, DVDs, handbags, sunglasses and
electronic items to name a few. The best time to
visit is at night with it's parade of colorful stalls.
The lights and sounds of Petaling Street is
dazzling and the bargains are fantastic! It is also a
place to try out some local dishes like Roti Canai
and Nasi Campur. Walk by colorful umbrellas and
carts selling a variety of vegetables and fruits.
Sample some of these fruits grown locally and
within the region.
Petaling Street, the centre of Kuala
Lumpur's original Chinatown, maintains
much of its traditional atmosphere,
particularly at night when vendors fan out
their merchandise along the street.
While you can shop for anything from gems
and incense to toys and t-shirts, the true
allure of this night market is in wandering
about and enjoying its sights, sounds and
energy. Food is plentiful here with many
scrumptious varieties to choose from;
some of the restaurants here have been in
business for generations. Locals flock to
Petaling Street primarily for bargain
accessories and great Chinese food. So,
go on, be brave - head down to Petaling
Street with an empty stomach and an
adventurous spirit. Even if you don't spend
a penny, (which will be hard!), you are
guaranteed to have an amazing experience
here.
At the end of Petaling Street, you can further
explore the Chan See Shu Yuen Temple
which dates back to 1906. The interior of
this building features open courtyard
pavilions, intricate carvings and paintings.
On the exterior, the temple depicts
elaborate glazed ceramic sculptures which
grace the facade and roof ridges.
For more adventurous tourists, further
down from Petaling Street is the South
Indian Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. This
temple is situated at Jalan Tun H.S.Lee
which is within walking distance from
Chinatown. Built in 1873, the temple is said
to be the most ornate and elaborate Hindu
temple in the country. The design and
decorative features include intricate
carvings of Hindu deities, gold
embellishments, precious stones and
hand-painted motifs. Exquisite Italian and
Spanish tiles provide further
ornamentation. A silver chariot housed
within the premises features prominently in
religious processions, transporting the
statue of the deity through the city streets.
Outside the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
are stalls selling garlands and strings of
sweet smelling jasmine. Additionally, the
strong aroma of Chinese traditional herbs
and that of freshly brewed coffee waft
through the air from across the street.
Lumpur's original Chinatown, maintains
much of its traditional atmosphere,
particularly at night when vendors fan out
their merchandise along the street.
While you can shop for anything from gems
and incense to toys and t-shirts, the true
allure of this night market is in wandering
about and enjoying its sights, sounds and
energy. Food is plentiful here with many
scrumptious varieties to choose from;
some of the restaurants here have been in
business for generations. Locals flock to
Petaling Street primarily for bargain
accessories and great Chinese food. So,
go on, be brave - head down to Petaling
Street with an empty stomach and an
adventurous spirit. Even if you don't spend
a penny, (which will be hard!), you are
guaranteed to have an amazing experience
here.
At the end of Petaling Street, you can further
explore the Chan See Shu Yuen Temple
which dates back to 1906. The interior of
this building features open courtyard
pavilions, intricate carvings and paintings.
On the exterior, the temple depicts
elaborate glazed ceramic sculptures which
grace the facade and roof ridges.
For more adventurous tourists, further
down from Petaling Street is the South
Indian Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. This
temple is situated at Jalan Tun H.S.Lee
which is within walking distance from
Chinatown. Built in 1873, the temple is said
to be the most ornate and elaborate Hindu
temple in the country. The design and
decorative features include intricate
carvings of Hindu deities, gold
embellishments, precious stones and
hand-painted motifs. Exquisite Italian and
Spanish tiles provide further
ornamentation. A silver chariot housed
within the premises features prominently in
religious processions, transporting the
statue of the deity through the city streets.
Outside the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
are stalls selling garlands and strings of
sweet smelling jasmine. Additionally, the
strong aroma of Chinese traditional herbs
and that of freshly brewed coffee waft
through the air from across the street.
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Petaling Street (Chinatown)
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
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