Kuala Lumpur is known worldwide as the capital of shopping with high-class brands available at an affordable prices. From Gucci to Prada, a visit to Kuala Lumpur is incomplete without the shopping experience. With a huge number of shopping malls offering name brands, independent brands and regional labels, travellers would find shopping hard to resist.

Shopping malls offer a vast selection of clothing, accessories, bags, shoes, jewelry, souvenirs, sporting equipment and many more. Kuala Lumpur is known for its tourist-friendly environment, with nice and polite attendants and accepts major currencies at most shopping malls.

For deal grabbers, China Town or locally known as Petaling street is certainly not to be missed. For local souvenirs, go on a trip to Pasar Seni (Central Market). From local batik and songket, to the smallest fridge magnet, Central Market has a lot to offer. Night markets or pasar malam spring out like mushrooms at sunset and offers travellers a different type of experience. Strolling through the streets, one may find anything from earrings to watches, and even local fruits. Don’t be ashamed to bargain as it is a common practice here.