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Jalan Petaling or better known as Petaling Street is the center of Chinese merchandise (Chinatown), Kuala Lumpur which perpetuate the atmosphere a lot of tradition especially at night when vendors spread their merchandise goods for sale along the road.

You can get all sorts of stuff that smells of ethnic Chinese in this place and also a lot of merchandise / souvenir / gift that can be bought here at a price cheap enough (you must be smart to bid on condition). This road will be filled with vendors such as Chinatown in Singapore or Glodok in Jakarta.

Petaling Street is the best place to find the branded goods are fake (counterfeit) and also a great place to find Chinese food a food. There are still many other items can be found here ranging from pearl, t-shirts, toys and other accessories.

big_kl_petalingstreetWalaupun various types of goods can be found here, from gems and incense hinggakan game items and shirts, the attraction of this night market is actually entertaining experience as well as the eyes and ears of the lively bustle atmosphere here. Travelers will not be shortage of food choices here because there are various types of grain offered and there are restaurants that have operated several generations old. Local residents flock to visit Petaling Street to buy various accessories particularly cheap and enjoy the food here. By then, try your trip aimed to Jalan Petaling with an empty stomach and an open heart. While you do not spend a cent (it was a difficult case here!), You would draw an interesting experience.

At the end of Petaling Street there is a shop called Chan See Shu Yuen, which was opened around the year 1906 you can visit. Sections in this shop has a page that is open space and describes the painting as well as beautiful and delicate carvings. Pottery statues arranged outside the shop section. While the outer wall section and tube shops have carved a smooth and attractive.

For travelers who seek a more interesting experience, there is a South Indian Temple Sri Maha Mariamman called not far from Jalan Petaling. This temple is located at Jalan Tun HSLee, only a few minutes drive from Petaling Street. The temple was built in 1873, said the most beautiful Hindu temples and beautifully decorated in comparison with the existing temples in the country. Rekabentuk elements and statues that adorned the temple, including carvings of Hindu gods, gold ornaments, precious stones and motifs are hand painted. Floors from Italy and Spain are also perfect decoration here. A silver plated horse-drawn carriage that is stored in this temple is often used during religious procession to carry the statues of gods march on the capital highways.

Outside the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple there are stores selling kalungan Jasmin scented flowers. The smell was mingled with the smell of the wind from shops across the street, including traditional Chinese herbal medicine smell and the coffee water.

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Along this road, you will find many ancient buildings such as Lee Rubber Building, Kwong Siew Association, the Sri Maha Mariammam Temple, the Old High Street Police Station, the Old Victoria Institution, the Old Post Office, the Old China cafà ©, The Police Sikh Temple Chan See Shu Yeun Association and at the end of this road there will be plenty of street food vendors.

You must be good bargain here so you get the best price. Many traders who provide a very high price when first your asking price and also the prices that exist in the price tag is not set in stone, you can still be offered. So if you want to shop here tawarlah much as possible.

Be careful with the pickpockets and snatcher if you are in the middle of the crowd.

Tips

If you wish, you can visit the temple and the store which opened at noon. But the best time to try the food and buy souvenirs here is at night.

Transportation
Jalan Petaling is located opposite the complex with the sale and purchase Kotaraya and Art Market. You can visit this place on foot or by taxi. Art Market Station passed PUTRA LRT is located at the end of the beginning of Jalan Petaling.

Information Center

For more information, please contact Officer wayfaring Kuala Lumpur on the telephone: 603-2615 8188 wayfaring Infoline Information Centre: 1-300-88-5776

Lodging

Kuala Lumpur offers a choice of budget-class lodging places start luxurious hotel cheap to 5 star standard. If today you are looking for accommodation around this place, please see the list of cheap hotels in Kuala Lumpur

Ways to Petaling Street / Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
Walking or taxi
Petaling Street is across Kotaraya Shopping Complex and Central Market.

By train
Art Market down at the station on the PUTRA LRT station.

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