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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 onto 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, memento’s, clothes and more. 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), you can find the same items a lot cheaper – so if you do intend to shop make sure you plan it. Central market is located along jln 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 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.

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 on to 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.

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 Sq 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 Towes, Suria Mall also has a good selection of boutiques inside.

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

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.