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Kuala Lumpur is a market lovers dream come true – you can hardly walk for five minutes in any direction without coming into some type of market or stall – whatever the time of day or night.

Probably the most famous is Central Market, which has an excellent selection of local handicrafts, jewelry, mementos, clothes and more.

Outside Central Market, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

As it is a hotspot for tourists you’ll really need to bargain if you want a good deal. You should also note that if you intend to go on to some of the lovely islands in Malaysia (such as Langkawi Island), you can find the same items a lot cheaper there – so if you do intend to shop make sure you plan it. Central market is located along Jalan Hang Kasturi.

Above - Countless Market Stalls Offering Handicraft Bargains In Central Market

Somewhat more rustic is the Kuala Lumpur Arts Market within Laman Seni KL. It is quite a good place to pick up home made crafts – you deal with the artists/craft makers directly which makes for a nice story when you tell people about the painting hanging on your wall :-).

One place not to be missed for bargain-shopping is Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.  It is along the famous Jalan Petaling, or Petaling Street in the center of Kuala Lumpur.  You can bargain for almost anything from copy watches to T-shirts to souvenirs.

For great bargains, go to Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

In Kampung Baru is the delightful Night Market (called the Sunday market because it starts on Saturday but runs through into Sunday).

A huge selection of crafts and pewter can be purchased at Kompleks Budaya Kraf, which is also well worth a visit.

Ultimately, markets are an intrinsic part of Malaysian life – and if you’re there on anything but a stopover, they should make it a part of your agenda of places to visit.

Shopping Malls

The other end of shopping within Malaysia includes grand shopping malls that would put anything in New York or London to shame (no kidding!).

Right in the heart of the golden Triangle is the immaculate Pavillion Mall – this mall covers a huge area containing hundreds of shops as well as some outstanding eating areas. The topmost floor contains some excellent and well priced restaurants – a particularly popular one is Spice Of India which offers some truly wonderful Indian cuisine.

Above - The Spectacular Pavillion Mall Stays Open Late Into The Night

Other really popular shopping malls include Berjaya Times Square which claims to be South East Asia’s biggest shopping centre. It certainly is big and includes several restaurants and a cinema.

Near the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC is another firm favourite among shoppers.  Among other things, it has a very good selection of boutiques and other types of shops inside.

The resplendent Suria KLCC esplanade by night

Mid Valley Megamall is another blockbuster with hundreds of shops, cinema, bowling alley and a plethora of mid range and quality restaurants.

The glitzy MidValley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur

If your credit card knows no bounds then check out Starhill Gallery which is where the elite of Kuala Lumpur shop for designer name clothing & products.

Starhill Gallery is also hosting a Watch and Jewelry Exhibition called A Journey Through Time II starting from Dec 4th till 11th.  Check it out at my blog post, Latest Activities in Malaysia.