Kuala Lumpur is considered a dreamland for most shopping fanatics. You will find wide range of street markets, handicraft centers, specialty stores, shopping arcades hypermarkets, duty-free shops, department stores, and shopping malls that saturate the city. This shopping heaven presents abundance of assorted stuff to buy. Each shopping place in Kuala Lumpur has its own distinct allure. For everything that you wish to shop, Kuala Lumpur offers variety of options.

Unique Shopping Experience

Kuala Lumpur has almost anything can offer for any avid shopper. From hand made handicrafts to local crafts, furniture to home furnishings, jewelry to electronic goods, and from affordable trendy clothing to haute couture. Jalan Bukit Bintang, Petaling Street, and Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman are Kuala Lumpur’s great shopping outlets. If you are fond of collecting handicrafts, the Jalan Benteng Central Market is the best place for you. Several local artists sell their artwork wares there.

Jalan Bukit Bintang

If you wish to shop for various merchandize that suit to your style and affordability, Bukit Bintang is your must-go shopping place. The shopping outlets here include Kuala Lumpur Plaza, Imbi Plaza, Bukit Bintang Plaza, Sungei Wang Plaza, Starhill Plaza, and Lot 10.

Suria KLCC

Suria KLCC I is located right in the middle of the Petronas Twin Towers. This light studded mall is the most sought after among the shopping places in Kuala Lumpur. It has earned high popularity among tourists and the locals because of its easy accessibility. If you wish to visit the Towers, you can drop by KLCC too.

Chinatown aka Petaling Street

If you want to enjoy negotiating bargains while shopping, Chinatown, located along Petaling Street, is your best place. Here you can shop and bargain for watches, souvenirs, T-shirts, sunglasses, and designer accessories and clothing. Enjoy great shopping experience at the night markets which the locals call Pasar Malam ()? These are open-air markets with various stalls that sell variety of stuff like clothing, foodstuff, local products, and many more.

Mid Valley – The Mega Mall

Mid Valley is a huge mall consisting of hundreds of outlets and shops. You can possibly find in this mall almost anything you wish to buy. Mid Valley is one of the most favorite shopping places for most travelers who visit Kuala Lumpur. This mall must be on your top itineraries.

Jalan Conlay

For another unique shopping experience, try to visit Jalan Conlay. It is situated near KL Tower and popularly known for its perfumeries, textile retail outlets, optical shops, and trendy boutiques. You can also buy local handicrafts like home decor accessories, batik, and many more.

Malaysia Annual Mega Sales

You will enjoy great experience on the shopping carnival in Kuala Lumpur every October to November of the year. You will have the opportunity to deal with great bargains. Be sure to visit the place during these months to have really fascinating deals.

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