These days, there is probably a Chinatown in every major city, but each one has its own distinctive features. Kuala Lumpur's is definitely the most crowded. The passageways between the houses are quite narrow here, and there are so many people that at times it is hard to push through. The streets are packed with stalls and covered with goods from top to bottom. So it is better to come here fresh and well-rested, so that you have enough energy to make it through at least half of this buzzing "anthill."
The quality of the goods here is, of course, not the highest, but the prices can be bargained down mercilessly. For those interested in designer clothes, the number of counterfeits sold here at every turn will come as an unexpected discovery. Sometimes it seems that Giorgio Armani or Calvin Klein have not even come up with such outfits yet, and they are already being sold all over Chinatown in the middle of Kuala Lumpur.
Besides buying clothes, shoes, accessories, and souvenirs, you can also try Asian delicacies, teas, healing remedies, as well as traditional Chinese cuisine. Some are sold right from the stalls, but it is better to look for more established eateries. At the same time, pay attention to whether there are many people inside the place, preferably locals. They certainly know where truly tasty and inexpensive food is sold.
