Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
This was the 'grande dame' of KL shopping, in the days before modern
shopping complexes took the KL metropolitan city by storm.
This stretch of road is flanked by pre-war buildings whose distinctive
facades are preserved and re-adapted to accommodate modern retailing
businesses. Here, you can walk through the archways of shops for
an immersion into a shopping and cultural experience that goes back
several decades to the days before modern shopping centres.
 Many
established names like GS Gill, P. Lal and PH Henry chose to remain
when others moved out. The shops here offer a wide range of fabrics
and textiles, imported leather goods, bags and luggage, carpets,
sports goods and winter clothing.
Narrow alleys between the shops offer a fantastic range of clothing
material at irresistible bargain prices. Other established names
offer collections of silver and crystalware. The very modern Sogo
Shopping Complex and Maju Junction Mall are also located along this
stretch.
Every Saturday between 5.00 pm -10.00 pm, Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman
is closed to traffic and transformed into a night market where petty
traders and hawkers sell an assortment of goods in the open air.
The night market, or literally translated as "Pasar Malam"
in the Malay language, offers you an interesting place to walk through
and perhaps pick up some casual attire, local products, as well
as sample some local delicacies. This experience is a feast for
the senses.
 Key
Tips |
The colourful neighbourhood of Little India lies parallel to Jalan
Tuanku Abdul Rahman and has the genuine feel of an Indian bazaar.
It's also just a 10-minute walk from Chinatown, so you can explore
both places on the same outing.
| How
to get there |
By Taxi
The busy part of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman is in between Jalan Tun
Perak (Dataran Merdeka, Merdeka Square) and Jalan Sultan Ismail.
A good landmark to stop at is Sogo shopping mall.
By LRT
The Bandaraya station on the STAR line is on Jalan Raja Laut, which
is parallel to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Alternatively, you can
get off at Masjid Jamek (both lines), walk into the little lane
that leads into Little India and cut across the alley onto Jalan
Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
| Who
to contact |
For more information, please contact the Kuala Lumpur Tourist Office
Tel: +603-2615 8188 Tourism Infoline : 1-300-88-5776
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