Kuala Lumpur is one of the popular shopping destinations in Asia. Here are some of the places where you can experience the best shopping in Kuala Lumpur:
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Best Shopping in Kuala Lumpur: Malls
Berjaya Times Square
The mall at Berjaya Times Square offers a range of retail shops, entertainment venues and dining places.
The main atrium of Berjaya Times Square shopping mall – photo by Cmglee under CC-BY-SA-3.0
Lot 10
Lot 10 offers various retail shops, dining choices and entertainment options on its 5 floors.
Lot 10 shopping mall in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur – photo by User:Two hundred percent. under GFDL and CC-BY-SA-3.0,2.5,2.0,1.0
Mid Valley Megamall
Stepping inside Mid Valley Megamall takes you to a maze of lifestyle shops, fashion boutiques, cosmetics and healthcare essentials outlets, home stores, entertainment venues and eateries.
Inside Mid Valley Megamall – photo by Craig under PD-self
Pavilion KL
Pavilion KL is an upmarket shopping mall that houses more than 500 stores offering international brands and dining options.
Inside Pavilion KL – photo by *angys* under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Plaza Low Yat
In Kuala Lumpur, there’s a mall that specializes in IT and electronic products. That’s Plaza Low Yat, known as the largest IT lifestyle center in Malaysia.
Plaza Low Yat in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – photo by User:Two hundred percent under CC-BY-SA-2.5
Starhill Gallery
The sleek Starhill Gallery is home to shops stocking designer brands.
Inside Starhill Gallery – photo by Mark Pegrum under CC BY 2.0
Sungei Wang Plaza
This shopping mall first opened its doors in 1977 and continues to offer an impressive array of retail shops and restaurants. It is also a popular venue for festivals.
Sungei Wang Plaza in Bukit Bintang – photo by Chongkian under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Suria KLCC
Opened in 1988, Suria KLCC boasts 6 floors of shops, services and eating places.
The main hall of Suria KLCC – photo by Ahmed Rabea under CC BY-SA 2.0
Best Shopping in Kuala Lumpur: Markets
Central Market
Established in 1928, this popular landmark in Kuala Lumpur started as a wet market. Early in the 1980s, it went through a face-lift and specialized in handicrafts. To this day, Central Market is home to several stalls offering handicrafts, clothing and souvenir items.
Main entrance to Pasar Seni (Central Market) – photo by Winter.daniel92 under CC-BY-SA-3.0
Kasturi Walk
Outside the walls of Kuala Lumpur’s Central Market is a venue that bargain hunters would love. Kasturi Walk is an outdoor market on Jalan Hang Kasturi where one can find a decent number of stalls that offer goods at reasonable prices.
Entrance to Kasturi Walk – photo by shankar s. under CC BY 2.0
Best Shopping in Kuala Lumpur: Neighborhoods
Brickfields
Brickfields is the Little India of Kuala Lumpur. Several shops and stalls can be found within the district offering various goods, including traditional Indian saris, flower garlands and jewelry.
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The Little India of Kuala Lumpur – photo by Renek78 under CC-BY-SA-4.0
Bukit Bintang
When it comes to shopping and entertainment in Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang is an outstanding destination. Here you will find a cavalcade of high-end malls, luxury boutiques, live music clubs and al fresco bars.
Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – photo by Sham Hardy under CC BY-SA 2.0
Chinatown
The lively and colorful Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur is well-known for the different shops dotting it. It’s a destination for clothing, accessories, paintings and crafts.
Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur – photo by Daibo Taku under CC-BY-3.0
Best Shopping in Kuala Lumpur: Streets
Jalan Petaling
Jalan Petaling is a renowned shopping haven in Kuala Lumpur that bargain hunters would definitely love. After sundown, it transforms into a lively night market with hundreds of stalls lining the street.
Night market on Jalan Petaling – photo by Marcin Pieluzek under CC BY 2.0
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Before the glitz and glamour of fancy malls seeped into the Kuala Lumpur scene, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman was the primary shopping destination in the city. Nonetheless, it remains a popular shopping street to this day, where there is a range of products to find. Here, you can shop for various items that include textiles, leather goods, jewelry, carpets, crystal, clothing and bags – at bargain prices!
Three-storey 1920s/1930s colonial shoplots along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman – photo by Bearsmalaysia under CC-BY-SA-3.0
