Advantages: Glimpse into the fascinating multicultural city Disadvantages: Very hot, crowded, haven for pickpockets
...is for this reason that Chinatown in KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA is a integral part of the multiracial city. Located only minutes away either by LRT or car from the 'golden triangle', Chinatown is a jungle of hot bargains, fantastic street food and throbbing nightlife. It is, in essence, where shopping, food and culture collide in this amazing city.
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Although the most famous part of Chinatown is a road called Petaling street, Chinatown ... ...*What to do there?*
Chinatown is definitely on the list for those on the tourist trail. It is essentially famous for it's night market [which starts about 4:30 pm, 7 days a week] selling fake branded goods such as handbags, DVD's, watches, perfumes, sunglasses, scarves, tshirts and anything else you care to imagine. It also sells foods such as roast meat and chestnuts as well as drink stalls which you will need as Chinatown is known for being hot ...
tashat 14.01.2009
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Advantages: Very different from Chinatowns in Europe and US Disadvantages: Very crowded and very hot !!!
Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur is known as 'Petaling Street' by the locals. It is always crowded, 7 days a week. Petaling Street maintains most of its traditional atmosphere and even buildings but recently, the government has renovated the place by adding transparent roof on the street. This is very good for tourists as you can visit the place no matter shine or rain.
You can see a lot of local things including local food. They are more pricey because ... ...you can get in Chinatown: Chinatown in Malaysia is famous for imitations. If this is not what you want, then there are many shops selling clothes which are very cheap. Even locals shop there at the Chinatown. Tip: You must know how to bargain when buying from the stalls but you can't do this in shops. If you know how to bargain, you can get the item at 50% or less.
You should also understand that Malaysia has a very hot climate and since it is so ...
dance 31.12.2005
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