Kuala Lumpur Shopping Areas

Kuala Lumpur is the nation's most well-known shopping destination with several prominent malls and shopping areas. For budget to mid-range shopping, head to Petaling Street (in Chinatown) or Bukit Bintang to enjoy a wide range of fashion, electronics and other commodities. KLCC is an upmarket shopping location, known for the Suria KLCC mall nestled between the Twin Towers while Mid Valley is an exciting one-stop destination for shopping parked in a strategic area of Kuala Lumpur.

Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang is one of the most famous places for shopping among locals. This area is so popular simply because it caters to almost every taste and budget when it comes to shopping. A variety of malls, specialising in different products, are found within walking distance of each other in the area. The most popular, and well-known of these, is probably Sungei Wang Plaza, followed by Lot 10, Bukit Bintang Plaza and Low Yat Plaza. (Read more...)

KLCC

The Suria KLCC Shopping Mall lies between the Petronas Twin Towers, Malaysia's highest man-made structures. Its strategic location in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and easy accessibility by subway trains from locations around Kuala Lumpur make this a popular, albeit upper-class, shopping destination for both locals and tourists. Suria KLCC is also located in the prime commercial area of Ampang, which is in turn, a hotbed for nightspots and tourist attractions. (Read more...)

Petaling Street (Chinatown)

Petaling Street is Kuala Lumpur's dedicated Chinatown zone, though you get people of all races and international tourists flocking to this area from afternoon till late night. The entire street is a night market that has a multitude of traders hawking all manner of goods, from food stuff to toys and fancy watches to bootleg fashion. This place is not to be missed for first-timers in Kuala Lumpur. (Read more...)

Petaling Jaya

Petaling Jaya is home to some of the most popular shopping spots in the country. From sprawling shopping malls to the local-flavoured ‘Pasar Malam’ (night market), the city is a haven for those who just can’t seem to get enough of this activity. (Read more...)

Bangsar

Bangsar isn't particularly known for its shopping, but there are still a large number of shopping outlets and a few malls in the area. Of particular note is a night market that takes place here on Sundays from early evening till late night. (Read more...)

Mid Valley

Mid Valley Megamall has over 400 shops and outlets, but more are due in future when the full Mid Valley City project takes shape. In the mall, one can find everything under the sun, from fancy fashion outlets to cheap electronic goods and groceries to fast food outlets. So popular is Mid Valley for shopping that the mall features prominently as a major tourist destination and a definite stop-over during tours from most travel agencies.

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