Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Although billed as a museum, the bulk of items are for sale in this extraordinary private collection of tribal arts from Borneo. You'll also find Nonya…
Must-see shopping in Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Malaysia’s relaxed attitude towards counterfeit goods is well illustrated at this popular night market bracketed by fake Chinese gateways. Traders start…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
This 1930s art deco building (a former wet market) was rescued from demolition in the 1980s and transformed into a tourist-oriented arts-and-crafts centre…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
The Singaporean design-focused concept store has set up in KL stocking quirky gifts and souvenirs including retro Malay poster jigsaws, colourful card…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
In the underground mall at the southern end of Merdeka Sq is this small retro-goods shop run as a hobby by affable Uncle Khoo. The quality of items varies…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
One of KL's best secondhand bookshops, with thousands of titles wrapped in clear plastic and piled high on a couple of jam-packed floors. Ask staff to…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Vinyl, CDs, even cassette tapes are on sale at this cool recorded music store, located in the Zhongshan Building, which also specialises in local fanzines…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Asli Craft sells handmade craft products by Malaysia's different indigenous groups including rattan baskets and beaded purses from Sarawak, Mah Meri…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
If you're looking for sweet and savoury pastry and baked good treats, nicely packaged as gifts, then this bakery – in business since 1909 – happily…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Sells charming hand-painted clogs (RM200), the soles of which are made from the wood of the durian tree. Other handicrafts include Chinese beaded slippers…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Eye-catching selection of traditional paper and bamboo kites, including the giant wau bulan (moon kite) from Kelantan.
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Malaysian-brand spa products made from 100% natural materials, including detox infusions, essential oils and various balms.
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Fine-quality decorative weavings and embroidery in silver and gold thread.
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
A nostalgic experience for those who haven’t visited a record store since the advent of iTunes and Spotify. The store's 1950s retro charm will make you…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Looking for traditional Chinese teapots, bowls or a kitsch ornament for your mantelpiece? Your search is over at this shop specialising in new and antique…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
All kinds of bamboo and woven straw baskets and decorative boxes are to be found here, many of them handmade.
