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Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

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Experience a bustling cultural district at Chinatown. Originally settled by Cantonese and Hakkas drawn here because of the tin trade--and then partially destroyed during an 1870s civil war among Chinese immigrants--today the quarter retains an evocative atmosphere. Locals and tourists alike head here for the abundance of Chinese cuisine, international stores, and market stalls selling an array of trinkets, merchandise, and groceries. Haggling remains common, so make sure to give it a try if you want to secure the best possible price for what you find. Put Chinatown on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Kuala Lumpur visit app .

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11,351 reviews

• By feinwerkbau177

  We got plenty of street food from various establishments here and all were delicious. Highly recommended the satay chicken and the Chinese pancakes. Food hygiene standards were high. Neither of us got...  more »

• By fadi k

  Didn’t find eny thing special about this place not clean when I went there I just I found just normal market for sale stuff  more »

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