Chow Kit Wet Market, Wet market in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Chow Kit Wet Market, also known as Pasar Jalan Raja Bot, is a wet market in the Chow Kit area of Kuala Lumpur. It occupies a four-storey building that replaced the original structure in 2016, with stalls selling fresh produce, meat, and fish.
The market was declared open on May 28, 1955, before Malaysia's independence, and was originally housed in a building with a rounded arch design. In 2016, the old structure was demolished to make way for a modern four-storey market.
Locals often call it Pasar Manggis, a name that recalls the mangosteen trees that once grew around the site. The market serves as a meeting point for the community, where people from different backgrounds shop side by side.
The market is busiest in the early morning, so come then for the best selection and to see the traders in action. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet, as the floors are often damp, and keep your belongings close in the crowds.
The original building featured circular reliefs of lobsters, crabs, roosters, and fruits on its facade, which were lost when it was torn down. A marble plaque bearing the name of the former Sultan of Selangor and the opening date was also part of the old market.
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