Visit Central Market Kuala Lumpur, a famous retail and cultural center noted as a Malaysian Heritage Site. Founded in 1888, the iconic Art Deco building originally served the local community as a wet market selling meat and produce. Today it features a traditional stall layout with vendors selling everything from antiques to T-shirts. Head to the annex in the back of the building to see art galleries, performance areas, and shops selling arts and crafts. If you've worked up an appetite, the popular food court offers a range of delicious treats from across the world in a bustling and authentic setting. Plan your visit to Central Market Kuala Lumpur and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Kuala Lumpur day trip planning tool.
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First visit to KL since covid and happy to return to familliar haunts. Took the MRT to Central market and was happy to see the reurn of much needed tourists alighting the train. Walked to the market..... more
First visit to KL since covid and happy to return to familliar haunts. Took the MRT to Central market and was happy to see the reurn of much needed tourists alighting the train. Walked to the market..... more »
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I was sooo glad to visit such an old place like the central market as it was constructed since 1888 ! It is two floors only but the ground floor is full of great souvenir retailers that buy souvenirs.... more
I was sooo glad to visit such an old place like the central market as it was constructed since 1888 ! It is two floors only but the ground floor is full of great souvenir retailers that buy souvenirs.... more »
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If you love adventure, then central market is the place to be. They have all kinds of shops, each one having a theme and being distinct on its own. It was a very pleasurable experience. Prices tend to be on the higher side as this is a tourist area too. Great experience nevertheless.
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I thought it was closed for a renovation during the MCO and was looking forward to the new look but it still looks the same. Part of the ground floor is hoarded up. Although there are less shops now but still an interesting place to shop and enjoy the air conditioning. The kasturi walk outdoor is closed unfortunately. The lovely wau structures are still there. Years ago there were many local artists painting on the spot and selling their original master pieces there. It was my all time No. 1 tourist spot which i showed off to my oversea guests. Now there are mainly souvenir shops and a place to shop for handicraft gifts. I collect fridge magnets and i still shop for good bargains here. I used to lunch at the food court upstairs too. Now I parked here and eat at the many choices of shops nearby. Parking is quite limited though.
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