Petaling Street, Market street in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The street features numerous stalls with colorful awnings, offering clothing, accessories, electronics, and traditional Malaysian food throughout its covered walkways.
During the Selangor Civil War of the 1860s, the Chinese community split between different secret societies, leading to the destruction of many buildings.
The street continues the tradition of haggling, where sellers initially mark up prices by fifty percent, expecting customers to negotiate lower rates.
Visitors can reach Petaling Street through multiple transportation options, including the Plaza Rakyat LRT station, Masjid Jamek LRT station, and Pasar Seni station.
The 2003 renovation added large Chinese entrance gates and a green roof covering that protects vendors and shoppers from Malaysia's tropical weather.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
GPS coordinates: 3.14447,101.69761
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
This collection presents central trading and shopping streets across Asian cities that combine traditional commerce with contemporary retail. In Singapore, Orchard Road stretches for several miles and houses department stores, international brands and local shops. Shanghai's Nanjing Road ranks among China's most important shopping streets, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors daily. In Tokyo, Takeshita Street attracts a younger crowd with fashion and accessory stores, while Osaka's Dotonbori is known for its restaurants and illuminated signage. Other streets in this collection display distinct characteristics of their respective cities. Malaysia's Jonker Street features historic shophouses and antique dealers. Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur functions as a Chinatown market offering textiles and electronics. In Bangkok, Khao San Road serves as a hub for international travelers with hostels, restaurants and travel agencies. The collection extends from Dubai through Israel to Russia, showing the diversity of Asian commercial streets, from traditional markets to modern shopping districts.
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