Joanna James
Being a holiday shopaholic is part of the thrill exploring vibrant Kuala Lumpur. The city is chock full of all sorts of shopping venues, and you are in for quite a treat. Best are the huge malls, offering the latest in designer wear together with some pretty good bargains; check these out!
This is undoubtedly one of Malaysia's largest malls and exceedingly popular since its launch in 1999. The place is home to a staggering 400 stores, which range across a variety of products such as the latest trends in fashion and modern home goods. The mall is popular on entertainment too boasting a bevy of restaurants and a huge Cineplex to catch the latest flick. Located on the ground floor is a traditional hawker centre where you can savour some delicious local cuisine and enjoy an authentic Malaysian market experience. The Mid Valley Mall is only 6 minutes from the Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur, and in an ideal location for those of you seeking the best boutique hotel, KL has to offer.
This fab mall is 'an all in one place' where you find a travel hub and entertainment centre together with the mall. Sitting adjacent to the KL Sentral Station the mall enjoys its prime spot, where hundreds of commuters pass through its corridor, most often giving into to temptation and indulging in a round of shopping in between getting on or off their trains. The best place for locals and tourists to shop, the centre is ideal for purchasing the latest in designer wear, changing your cash at one of the currency converter kiosks and indulging your taste-buds to cuisine from across the world.
One of the more iconic shopping venues in KL, Central Market is where you go shopping for unique souvenirs and enjoy mingling with the locals. The complex was inaugurated in 1888 and started off as an art-deco building housing a wet market. The building still retains its vintage façade as a heritage site and is quite interesting to explore if you are a culture buff.
Located in central Bukit Bintang, Pavilion is noted for its collection of high-end luxury shops and branded stores. A sought-out hub amongst the fashion conscious population of KL, this mall is home to some of the world's top names in fashion including; Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and Cartier. The annual Kuala Lumpur Fashion week is held at this venue, displaying the talents of the nation's top fashion designers.
Wedged between the iconic Petronas Towers, Suria KLCC is a chic mall boasting 1.17 million square feet of luxury indulgence. The best in fashion and cuisine can be found here, hence, once done with your fill of high-end brands you can go on to treat your taste-buds at world-class eateries. By the way, parents should know the Aquaria KLCC and Petrosains Discovery Centre make sure the kids are well occupied.
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