Kuala Lumpur Hotel Guide. Hotels in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A walkable neighborhood, Chinatown is known for being family-friendly and economical, while offering convenient options for restaurants and bars. The neighborhood has many charming qualities, its China town among the more noteworthy. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Chinatown has hotels and holiday apartments to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Kuala Lumpur.

Sightseeing around Chinatown

The museums and monuments are some of the local highlights. National Planetarium, Orang Asli Crafts Museum, and Royal Malaysian Police Museum feature a variety of exhibits. At National Museum, National Textiles Museum, and Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, you'll learn about local culture. Malayan Railway Administration Building, National Mosque, and Islamic Arts Museum are monuments worth a look. Swing by Loke Mansion, Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, and Istana Negara to learn about local history. Take a tour of campus around Open University of Malaysia, HELP College of Arts and Technology, or University of Malaya. Create some family memories at Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens, and Kuala Lumpur Deer Park.

Popular activities in the area include shopping and swimming. An enjoyable day at the park is awaiting you at Butterfly Park, Lake Gardens, or Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve. Explore nature at Ampang Recreational Forest and Bukit Tabur. For retail therapy, consider Petaling Street, Central Market, and Petaling Street Market, and seek out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Merdeka Stadium, Chinwoo Stadium, or Kuala Lumpur Sentral won't disappoint either.

A few of the area's most popular attractions are Merdeka Square, Petronas Twin Towers, and Batu Caves. Holy Rosary Church, Sree Veera Hanuman Temple, and Sri Kandaswamy Kovil will also leave an impression.

Getting around Chinatown

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Maharajalela Station, Tun Sambanthan Station, or KL Sentral Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Kuala Lumpur KTM Komuter Station is the closet train station, but Kuala Lumpur Station and Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Station are also nearby.

Chinatown is 8.8 miles (14.1 km) from the airport in Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah). You can also fly in and out of Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.), which is located 26.2 miles (42.2 km) away.