Kuala Lumpur’s street markets are arguably the best places for first-time visitors looking to experience authentic Malaysian culture. Offering a dizzying array of fresh produce, apparel, handicrafts, accessories and jewelry all at excellent prices, these lively roads are great for those who’ve grown weary of the city’s sleek and commercialised malls.
Open from sunrise until past midnight, these outdoor bazaars can get pretty hot and humid so we highly recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes as well as drinking lots of water. From the iconic Petaling Street district to Chow Kit Market (KL’s largest wet market), the five best street markets in Kuala Lumpur are not only located within the city centre, but also easily accessible via LRT or monorail trains.
