Central Market @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

By : Chha (A-1316)

Initially, i went go Kuala Lumpur for my yearly Standard Chartered Marathon, which was held at Dataran Merdeka then during my one night stay here in Kuala Lumpur i come across this market which i was told later on that this is one of those famous market in Kuala Lumpur which i have no idea about, how lame am i, seriously, as a Malaysian, i don't even know anything about my own country point of interest to travel. So i am writing this post, to add one more place to visit for Malaysia, haha !

Central Market Kuala Lumpur is a centre for Malaysian culture, art and craft located in the heart of the city. As a building with significant historical value Central Market Kuala Lumpur has come a long way from its early beginning as a wet market built in 1888 to a delightful destination for tourists, shoppers and art lovers (Source).

Today, Central Market Kuala Lumpur is a must-visit destination offering visitors a unique shopping opportunity where they can relish not just a retail experience but also a heritage experience offering a wonderful visual treat and appreciation of Malaysia heritage and architecture in a glance as they step into its doors. Under its stunning art-deco structure, you will find more than 300 shops featuring local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, collectibles and restaurants. With its distinctive Malaysian flavor, Central Market Kuala Lumpur offers an excellent place to showcase the true Malaysian culture and heritage values attracting both locals and foreign tourists to its doors (Source).

Central Market Annexe

Central Market Kuala Lumpur’s emphasis on art is also evident with the transformation of Central Market Annexe to house a variety of eclectic art galleries. Located behind the main building, Central Market Annexe features an Illusion 3D Art Museum, Art House Gallery, and the Central Market Art Lane, an art corner comprising of 10 unique studios that features exciting works of art by local artists. From contemporary art to caricature, architectural art, portraits of country premiers as well as a DIY batik workshop, the Art Lane retains a special charm offering art lovers an exciting and friendly place for both browsing and buying (Source).

Kasturi Walk

Located alongside the main building is the newly transformed, pedestrianized and covered walkway, Kasturi Walk. Opened in 2011, Kasturi Walk boasts an al fresco ambiance featuring an exciting variety of stalls selling tantalizing local snacks and exquisite souvenirs (Source).

Other than cloths, souviniors and gift, Central Market also offer lots of food to eat, ranging from local food to some of the famous chain restaurant.

GPS Coordinate :

3.145315, 101.695370

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Visited : December 2017

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Posted Date : 7 March 2018

Posted Time : 8.00 pm