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Kuala Lumpur is reputable for its vibrant shopping scene. Tourism is a big industry
in Malaysia, raking in billions in tourist revenue annually, hence many malls have sprouted
over the years.
Being the retail and fashion hub of Malaysia it is no surprise that shopping is one of
Kuala Lumpur's greatest pleasures. From the local day and nigh night market to top end
shopping malls and everything in between, you will be sure to find something to suit
you budget and style.
Kuala Lumpur's premier shopping district, the Bukit Bintang area in the Golden Triangle,
resembles Tokyo's Ginza, New York's Fifth Avenue and Singapore's Orchard Road and has
the highest concentration of shopping outlets in Kuala Lumpur, which cater to varying budgets.
The area has long been Kuala Lumpur's most prominent retail belt that is home to many
landmark shopping centres, al-fresco cafés, swanky bars, night markets, as well as hawker-type
eateries. This area is popular among tourists and locals, especially among the youths. A
part of Bintang Walk is designated as an "Arab Street".
Despite the onslaught of malls, Kuala Lumpur still offers some Asian tradition with traditional
shopping streets and markets. The best area for such shopping is Chinatown in the City
Centre. This district is also the best place to hunt for souvenirs, especially in Central
Market.
The Central Market is a shopping area dedicated to local arts and crafts. It sells a multitude
of colourful batiks, the traditional dressing of ethnic Malay Malaysians and other souvenirs.
One can also find religious-motivated arts and other trinkets inspired by Buddhism and
Hinduism. Traditional Malay craft in the form of local daggers, beautifully embellished
woodcarvings, traditional kites, songkets among other items. There are plans to evolve
this place into an art colony.