Joanna James
Bukit Bintang literally translates into "Star Hill", which suits the region perfectly due to it being a premier shopping and entertainment district. During the day, the malls here bustle with locals and tourists alike and as night falls in, this area introduces you to an amazing nightlife.
One of the main sections of Jalan Bukit Bintang is identified as Bintang Walk, and it is also popular as one of the best shopping and entertainment places in Kuala Lumpur. It is a great place to take a stroll or do your shopping while you're holidaying at a hotel near Bukit Bintang. It has a chaotic character – elegant and sophisticated on one end and scruffy and seamy on the other. Nevertheless, it's all part of the appeal of the area and this area is surely one of the top-notch attractions in the area.
Located within a 6-minute driving distance from** The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel **via Jalan Sultan Ismail is Jalan Alor, a foodie's haven right in the heart of the Malaysian Capital. The best advice a foreigner who is hoping to visit Jalan Alor can get is to bring their appetite. This unique food destination offers plenty to choose from and no matter how much you try, you wouldn't be able to try out all the dishes available here in a single trip. You should visit Jalan Alor after sundown when the streets are thriving with crowds and delicious aromas start wafting towards you.
With a history that runs back to the early 1970s, Sungei Wang Plaza has undergone several refurbishments over the years; in fact, the newest face change is expected to be completed during this year. This shopping development is ideal for those who are shopping on a budget. Sungei Wang Plaza boasts of over 800 stores packed with cheerful clothing, stylish accessories, mouthwatering food, and much more! With adequate parking spaces available, an afternoon can be spent here without a hassle.
A five-storey mall located within the Bintang Walk, Lot 10 is one of the oldest shopping complexes a popular landmark in Bukit Bintang. Its strategic location has been rather instrumental for its success. The green façade is easily recognisable, and with recent developments, the inside of this shopping complex reminisces that of Bloomingdale's, with contemporary furnishings and lots of glass features. Lot 10 can be easily accessible via monorail as the sky bridge on the first floor connects it to the Bukit Bintang monorail station. Here, you will have access to an intimate shopping experience among a blend of local and international styles.
Changkat Bukit Bintang is a high-end dining and nightlife area in the middle of the city. It often gets compared with New York's Times Square. Here, one can find many of the popular restaurants and bars in Kuala Lumpur, making it an ideal place to go bar hopping. Located just behind Jalan Bukit Bintang, it features unique buildings that used to be colonial shophouses. They were later refurbished and transformed into upmarket pubs and restaurants.
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