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Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 
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Distance from city center: 1.7mi
alvingb's pictureby alvingb Sightseeing travel tip
added on the 27th of April, 2011
Chinatown was established during the British colonial rule in the  Petaling area. This was a place that was built at that time for the Chinese community. Even now this is a great place to know more and understand about the Chinese community. However this is a great place to get souvenirs and other small items such as incense, gem stones and traditional Chinese medications which are known to cure many illnesses are very popular area.

A tip here is to try the various local Chinese cuisines and delicacies that are sold here at Chinatown. This is a great place to try the local authentic Chinese food and at the same time mingle with the local people. You may even sit down and have your food while having a friendly conversation with the locals at the eateries in Chinatown.

Address:
Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur.



Price:
Various items are sold here thus each item is priced differently. However things sold here are very affordable ranging between cheap and medium pricing.

Opening Hours:
Morning till evening

How to get there:
Taking a taxi would be the best option

On the web:
http://www.mentionangels.blogspot.com/

 
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