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Kuala Lumpur is truly a
shopper's paradise. Plethora of huge shopping malls, departmental
stores, duty-free shops, hypermarkets, shopping arcades, specialty
stores, handicraft centers, local markets, are available in the
metropolis that entail innumerable branded outlets and kiosks.
Here you'll find each and everything you can think of, from haute
couture to cheap fashionable clothing, electronic goods to jewelry,
home furnishings to furniture, and local crafts to elegant
handicrafts. Areas like Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Petaling, and
Jalan Bukit Bintang are prominent for their fascinating shopping
outlets in KL. To buy the best of Malaysian handicrafts, you can head
for the Central Market on Jalan Benteng where lots of local artists
sell their wares.
Chinatown, along Petaling Street, is the best place to wander and
haggle for knockoff designer clothing and accessories, sunglasses,
T-shirts, souvenirs, and fake watches. For foreign visitors, the night
markets or 'pasar malam' where trading activities begin in the
evenings make a novel experience. These open-air markets are
characterized by hawker stalls, which sell a range of local products,
foodstuff, clothing, etc. While purchasing things from here, keep the
mantra of bargaining in your mind.
Haggling is though not usual in shopping malls and department stores.
In view of the fact that Kuala Lumpur is a great destination for
shoppers, a Shopping Carnival is organized in October/November in the
city. This fiesta offers a good time to collect great bargains on
different items. So, without any delay, catch the next flight to Kuala
Lumpur and land in the shoppers' haven to strike some really good
deals. But before that, scroll down to explore the major shopping
areas in Kuala Lumpur.
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KLCC
KLCC has been regarded by
some as the ultimate destination for shopaholics, specifically at the
foot of the Petronas Twin Towers. Offering six floors of retail
therapy under one roof, Suria KLCC houses major international brands
as well as those which are exclusive and elusive, making it the
perfect one-stop destination for shopping. Located just across the
street is another lifestyle mall, Avenue K.
BB Plaza
Known as the ultimate
shopping area in the city, Bukit Bintang presents a wealth of options
that would appease even the shrewdest shopper. Some of the city’s
major shopping centres can be found here, suiting every budget and
need, from premium malls to speciality outlets. No matter what you’re
looking for, you are bound to be able to find it here in Bukit Bintang.
Lot 10
Another shopping mall
located just across BB Plaza, see shopping outlets
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Lot
10 Stores
Low Yat Plaza
The ultimate shopping (and browsing)
heaven for IT geeks and gadget freaks, Low Yat Plaza is a popular
centre for electronic and IT products in the city. You can find
everything you need here under one roof, from cameras to computers, at
highly competitive prices -->
Low Yat Plaza
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