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Unlike Bangkok or Singapore, Kuala Lumpur is the shopping haven with expansive malls and favorable tax policies.
Explore Kuala Lumpur with Care to Avoid 'Tumbling' into the Sales Frenzy at Shopping Centers
Malaysia hosts three major sales seasons each year: the Malaysia Super Sale in March, the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival in summer, and the largest shopping festival at the end of the year, the Malaysia Year End Sale, taking place from November 1st to December 31st. With numerous heavily discounted items, it attracts a large number of international tourists for sightseeing and shopping. The following destinations are where you might 'empty your pockets' during your Kuala Lumpur trip.
Suria KLCC
Situated right beneath the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the Suria KLCC shopping center is a must-visit for every traveler to Kuala Lumpur. With an unbeatable location, the mall, inaugurated in 1999, has become a flagship store for many world-renowned brands and is an icon of the entire city.
Due to its extensive size, Suria KLCC is divided into three main sections: Ampang Mall, Park Mall, and Ramlee Mall. Each area specializes in different types of products to provide convenient shopping conditions for tourists. Notably, the area with the most luxurious brands is the new Ramlee Mall, where you can find 30 stores of high-end brands. Besides shopping, this complex also features a cinema, concerts, and exhibitions. The highlights include the Aquaria KLCC aquarium and the Petrosains oceanarium, which will captivate the little ones.
The quickest way to reach here is by taking the monorail, Kelana Jaya line, just get off at the KLCC station. If you opt for a taxi or private vehicle, alight at the intersection of Jalan Ampang and Jalan P. Ramlee.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Shopping Mall
Situated in the bustling Bukit Bintang district, the heart of Malaysia's capital, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is an expansive shopping center covering an area of up to 130,000 m2. It is divided into three functional zones: a shopping center, an office building, and two residential towers. Visitors can also reach Pavilion by monorail to Bukit Bintang station and Raja Chulan station, then walk a few minutes.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur offers a wide range of fashion and cosmetic brands, from luxury items to more affordable ones. Besides shopping, tourists can indulge in delicious dining and relaxation at the spa. You can enjoy a variety of cuisines, including Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and European, at the food court. The spa is located on the top floor. All of these are housed within one building, with 450 stores spread across 7 floors and divided into 6 specialized shopping areas.
Starhill Gallery KL
Starhill Gallery is a premium shopping center with 7 floors, situated not far from Pavilion, at the intersection of Jalan Gading and Jalan Bukit Bintang. It has a direct path to the 5-star JW Marriott Hotel. The shopping hub covers an extensive area of 250,000 m2, featuring a unique design with multi-faceted black glass resembling a giant black diamond. Here, you'll find everything from upscale restaurants to fashion outlets.
The first floor of the shopping area is dedicated to selling luxurious watches, while the third floor is a relaxation spa with 93 of the best treatment rooms in Kuala Lumpur. The bottom floor is the Feast Village culinary area, where the standout Fisherman’s Cove restaurant mimics a bamboo boat with sails, masts, and fishing nets. This restaurant has been voted the best in Malaysia for several years.
Mid Valley Megamall
While not located in the city, Mid Valley Megamall is a name shopaholics never forget. It's one of the largest shopping complexes in Southeast Asia, covering a massive 4.5 million m2. The complex includes a shopping center, an office tower, 30 offices, and 3 hotels at Mid Valley with 1,600 rooms, suitable for those who shop until they forget to eat and sleep.
The shopping area alone boasts 430 stores on 5 floors. Besides shopping, Kuala Lumpur tourists can enjoy the amenities of 18 cinemas and a bowling alley. Situated between the city center and the Klang Valley, visitors can take the KL Komuter Mid Valley train. Alternatively, they can use RapidKL buses U66, U84, U85, U87, and T631.
Berjaya Times Square
Berjaya Times Square stands tall with 10 floors and houses 700 retail outlets, catering to every customer need, including a food court, indoor amusement park, 5-star hotel, IMAX cinema, spa, karaoke rooms, supermarket, post office, offices, banks, and an information technology center. The ground floor features a renowned Taste of Asia culinary area with popular restaurants such as Dynasty Dragon, Old Town White Coffee, Sushi King...
This complex also boasts the largest indoor amusement park in Asia, spanning 133,000 m2, with a plethora of games suitable for both adults and children. The Fantasy Garden on the 7th floor is a colorful haven perfect for little ones. Meanwhile, bowling enthusiasts can visit the Ampang Superbowl area with 48 modern lanes.
Sunway Pyramid
Sunway Pyramid is a shopping center designed in the style of ancient Egyptian architecture, covering a vast area of 160,000 m2. It is located next to the Sunway Lagoon Entertainment Park in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya. This is one of the largest shopping centers in the country and the only shopping center with an indoor ice skating rink – Pyramid Ice Rink.
The first floor of Sunway Pyramid is ideal for young people with many fast-food brands, trendy fashion clothing brands, and an entertainment area with activities like archery, bowling, and cinemas. The most famous nightclub in Kuala Lumpur is also just a 10-minute walk away on the ground floor. Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa and Sunway Pyramid Tower East are also connected to this shopping center via the ground floor.
You can easily reach Sunway Pyramid by RapidKL bus: take U62 from Jalan Batu Tiga Lama Klang, U63 and U67 from Pasaramakota USJ 8, U76 from KL Sentral, and U623 from Kelana Jaya LRT station.
By Hà Nguyên/Star
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourDecember 7, 2018
