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Kuala Lumpur, the commercial hub of the country, has its fair share of famous landmarks, historical relics and heritage buildings plus a pulsating night life to keep the visitor occupied day and night. None of these, however, would be complete without the sheer fun and excitement of bargain hunting within the cool comforts of ultra-modem, one-s shopping complexes or the thrill of browsing among antiques and curio items in the older establishments in the older parts of the city. Mingle with the jostling crowd at the numerous roadside stalls or share in the heady excitement of the carnival like `pasar malam` or night markets. Main shopping areas in Kuala Lumpur There are many places to spend your Ringgit in Kuala Lumpur, from little markets to mega malls. Head towards Chinatown at Jalan Bandar, Lot 10 and Sungei Wang, Bukit Bintang Plaza, KLCC Suria, home of the tallest buildings in the world, the PETRONAS Twin Towers, to some of the most popular shopping areas in the capital. Another area is Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Jalan Bukit Bintang Jalan Bukit Bintang, the `Golden Mile` of Kuala Lumpur contains ultra-modern shopping and commercial complexes, interspersed with towering international standard hotels. Shoppers would lose all sense of time, browsing through the shops of Lot 10, Sungei Wang Plaza, Bukit Bintang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur Plaza and Starhill. KLCC Suria The latest shopping centre in town, Suria KLCC is certainly a hit amongst shoppers and tourists alike. Adjoining the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC, is a six-level crescent shaped shopping mall which has everything to offer the avid shopper. There are over 270 speciality stores, open air cafes, two food courts, cinemas and exotic restaurants. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman The main shopping area along Jalan Tuanku Abd. Rahman, stretches from the Jalan Dang Wangi junction to Jalan Tun Perak and is lined on both sides by a quaint mix of ultra modern buildings, sandwiched between pre-war buildings whose gracious facades have been lovingly preserved. China Arts and Peiping Lace are a must for lovers of Oriental Art, antiques and curios. Both shops stock an irresistible collection of fine embroidered bed and table lined, carved rosewood furniture, chests and cabinets, Chinese ceramics and jade and ivory carvings. Shops dealing in oriental carpets may also be found here. Jalan Masjid India which runs almost parallel to this area is the place to go to for ethnic goods of Indian origin, sarees, sarongs and textiles. Petaling Street Petaling Street and Jalan Bandar are at the hub of Kuala Lumpur`s bustling Chinatown. Shops here offer a variety of textiles, clothes, shoes and handbags at bargain prices. The area is also known for its jewellery shops with their fascinating variety of fine jewellery items beautifully crafted in gold and set with priceless gemstones. Nepalese traders offer exotic ethnic jewellery, wall hangings, ornaments, curios and teapots from India and Burma. Make-shift and mobile stalls jam the streets with their offerings of dried foodstuff, herbs, fruits, flowers and herbal remedies. This is the place to hone your bargaining skills and the unusually busy street becomes more lively
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