Taman Connaught Night Market

Kuala Lumpur


In the southeast of the city, stretching for around 2km along Jln Cerdas, is the longest pasar malam (night market) in Malaysia. You'll find over 500 stalls selling mainly clothing, household goods and food. At the western end near Jln Pantas, fuel up on kway teow mee goreng (noodles), fresh juices and baked birds' eggs on a stick.

Walk for around 25 minutes from Connaught MRT station or hop in a taxi (around RM5).


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