From branded goods to rustic handicrafts, foodstuffs to software, be it the little stores around the corner or the mega malls,  you can find almost anything in Kuala Lumpur shops. The hottest shopping area is Bukit Bintang around Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail. For the direction to get to Bukit Bintang area, visit this page about Kuala Lumpur Vacation. You can find the map of Bukit Bintang at the bottom of that particular page. It will show you where the hottest shopping malls are located.

In the Bukit Bintang area, you will find Bukit Bintang Plaza (BB Plaza), which is joined to Sungai Wang Plaza, well-known for its electrical items such as computer hardware and software as well as photographic equipments. The more up-market Lot 10 is across the road from Sungai Wang Plaza with mid- to high-priced items and branded goods in the top floor. Down the road is the even more up-market Starhill Centre, with its international shops. Next door at KL Plaza is the American Tower Records, Kuala Lumpur’s largest music store. Along Jalan Imbi, Imbi Plaza is the place for computer goods, including software and peripherals.

Central Market is probably the best place for souvenirs, with its two levels offering Malaysian, Asian hand-crafted goods and souvenirs, and artwork. Kuala Lumpur’s glitziest shopping mall to date is the modernistic Suria KLCC at the base of the Petronas Twin Towers, which houses all the big chains a well as interesting boutique shops, international cuisine and cozy cafes as well as cinemas.

Adding to the list of mega malls in the Golden Triangle area is the Berjaya Times Square shopping complex that is probably one of the most happening places in Kuala Lumpur. The key tenants at Berjaya Times Square are Metrojaya, South East Asia biggest Border’s Book Store, Asia biggest indoor theme park – Cosmo World and Malaysia first 2D and 3D IMAX theater. The Berjaya Times Square is absolutely one of the must-visit shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur.

Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur

The latest add-on to the list of mega shopping mall is the Pavilion KL. Pavilion KL is probably the grandest mall in Kuala Lumpur as of now and it is believed to be on par with some of the world class shopping malls such as the New York’s 5th Avenue, Tokyo’s Ginza, and Milan.

Aseana department store is definitely worth a visit. There are wonderful crafts from all the Asean countries, including a range of gift ideas from Malaysia. The sarong selection is excellent, as are its range of Straits Chinese embroidered kebaya blouses.

Sogo Kuala Lumpur on Jalan Raja Laut is one of the largest department stores in Southeast Asia with eight floors, a waterfall on the top floor where the restaurants are, and good sales.

Down the road, Pertama Complex sells cheaper goods, but is good for shoes. The Mall on Jalan Putra opposite the Putra World Trade Centre is still popular for haute couture and specialist shops. There is also a stuffy hawker centre on the top floor and souvenir stalls.

Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman or Jalan TAR has small interesting shops selling Asianware such as Chinese embroidery and antiques. Therefore, if you are antiques enthusiasts, then this is a good place for you to hunt some rare and hard to find items. The Globe Silk Store along this road has affordable clothes and textiles. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman is closed to traffic every Saturday 5-10pm and transformed into a night market or pasar malam with bargain good hawked in stalls.

Jewellery, Indian saris and comfy cotton kurta pyjamas are found behind this road in Masjid India. The famous and crowded Petaling Street night market comes to life 5-11pm every evening, with a variety of stalls offering textiles, clothes, leather goods, jewelery and designer watches.

Out-of-town shopping malls are also worth a visit. Try Asia’s biggest mall at the Mid Valley Mega Mall, and the trendy 1 Utama, now with extension that incorporates more stores and bigger space.

The Sunway Pyramid shopping mall has recently been extended as well. It is located in the famous Sunway City in Subang Jaya which is easy to access with public transportation. The Sunway City incorporates a lot of entertainments such as the famous Sunway Pyramid shopping mall and the Sunway Lagoon water theme park. At night, there is a night club at the Sunway City for those who like clubbing and partying. And the best part about the Sunway City is there is an affordable Sunway Hotel Pyramid Tower within walking distance for resting and relaxing after a day of play at the water theme part, shopping frenzy and probably mid-nite clubbing.

Be warned though all Kuala Lumpur shopping malls are packed on weekends.

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