KL’s Chinatown centres on this covered street market, where stalls sell everything from knockoff watches and bags to fabrics, costume jewellery, and herbal remedies. The five-foot ways overflow with traders spreading out mats of trinkets, wall hangings, and curios. Bargaining is expected and half the fun.
The surrounding lanes are worth exploring for street food -- char kuey teow, dim sum, and fresh fruit stalls keep the crowds fuelled. Evenings are the liveliest time, when the overhead canopy lights up and the market takes on a carnival atmosphere.