Indulging in gourmet while exploring the South East   

5.  Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Final Episode Part 8：Chinatown 

Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping   

                              Sunday, 2023/3/26  

I took Monorail 8 from KL Sentral to MR3 Maharajalela which is the nearest station to Chinatown, Petaling Street.

Sightseeing

Kuan Yin Temple 威鎮宮觀音

Kuan Yin Temple, Jln Maharajalela,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, 

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This Hokkien temple is believe to date back to 1898. Inside the main hall, there are three altars with gold-plated statues devoted to the Buddha, bodhisattva Guan Yin, and the deity Huat Chu Kong.

Kuan Yin Temple also known as Guanyin Temple is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin.

The building mixes with Chinese Hokkien and European baroque architecture.

The figure in the main prayer hall is that of Shakyamuni (Gautama Buddha);
to his right is the statue of the South Sea Guanyin – a robed statue with a flashing halo; to the left of Shakyamuni is Qianshou (Thousand Arm Goddess of Mercy) Guanyin: this statue represents Kuan Yin’s compassionate side as the goddess purportedly has a ‘thousand hands and a thousand eyes’ to generously provide for devotees.

Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall 陳氏書院
172, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall is a Cantonese-style heritage building with gilded carvings, rooftop figurines & a small museum.

It was established by 4 Chinese with the same surname Chan in 1897. The building was built and competed in 1908.

The Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall (CSSY) at the southern end of Jalan Petaling in KL is actually a clan association building rather than a pure Chinese temple but since it incorporates a family temple.

The CSSY building was built between 1899 and 1906. All the materials and craftsmen were imported from southern China which is where this clan originates. The Ling Nan architectural design was closely modelled on the Chan Clan Ancestral Hall in Xiguan, Guangzhou, China and the style is typically Cantonese, incorporating Han and Baiyue elements.

Along the roofline are many detailed pottery figurines of ancient Chinese drama personalities and mythological characters. It was believed that the dramas performed by these figures would provide endless entertainment for the clan ancestors to watch.
As this architecture is rarely found outside China in such a well preserved condition the building was declared by the Malaysian Government as a protected heritage building of national importance in 2006.

▲  Merdekas 118 (back of Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall  )

Chinatown KL, Petaling Street

Petaling Street (Malay: Jalan Petaling, Chinese: 茨廠街) is a Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The whole vicinity is also known as Chinatown KL. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists.

The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien mee, Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish), asam laksa and curry noodles. Traders here are mainly Chinese but there are also Indian, Malay, and Bangladeshi traders. It is also known for street prostitution.

Nearby is a Chinese bookstore, as well as food stalls selling a variety of local food like Hainanese chicken rice and noodles. One famous and established Wanton Noodle shop called Koon Kee Wan Tan Mee is located near the intersection inside Petaling Street. Also nearby are the Jamek Mosque, an old mosque of Moorish architecture, as well as the Central Market, all accessible within walking distance.

One of Kuala Lumpur's famous landmarks, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, is located along with Jalan Tun H.S. Lee. It is one of KL's oldest and richest Hindu temples, receiving many devotees and tourists daily.

Another notable landmark within the area is Kwai Chai Hong (Chinese: 鬼仔巷) located along Lorong Panggung. It is a back alley behind the shophouses with lots of mural arts managed by Bai Chuan Management Sdn Bhd to make use as a tourist attraction. The name translates literally as Little Ghost Lane or Little Demon Lane in English. The alley features 6 artistic interactive murals with QR codes placed on the walls of each mural about historic life of residents around the block back in the days.

For public transport, Petaling Street is nearest to Kelana Jaya Line 5, MRT Kajang Line 9 at 

Pasar Seni station and Maharajalela Monorail station 8 MR3.

Jamek Mosque
Jalan Tun Perak, City Centre, 

50050 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque (Malay: Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad) is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak. The mosque was designed by British architect and soldier Arthur Benison Hubback, and built in 1909. It was the principal mosque of Kuala Lumpur until the construction of the national mosque Masjid Negara in 1965.

The name "Jamek" is the Malay equivalent of the Arabic word jāmiʿ (جامع) meaning a place where people congregate to worship. It is also referred to as "Friday Mosque" by the locals.

Sri Mahamariamman Temple
167, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre,
50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Sri Mahamariamman Temple (Śrī Māriyammaṉ Kōvil) is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at the edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar (formerly High Street). In 1968, a new structure was built, featuring the ornate 'Raja Gopuram' tower in the style of South Indian temples.

From its inception, the temple provided an important place of worship for early Indian immigrants and is now an important cultural and national heritage.

Guan Di Temple Chinatown 關帝廟
168, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre,
50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Guandi Temple (shortened as KL Guandi Temple, Chinese: 吉隆坡關帝廟), or Kuala Lumpur Emperor Guan Temple, also known as the Kuala Lumpur Kuan Ti Temple, is a Malaysia-based Taoist temple located in the Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur. Founded in 1887 or 1888 by Kwang Chao Association of Kuala Lumpur (吉隆坡廣肇會館) , it is one of the oldest temples in Malaysia.

Kwai Chai Hong 鬼仔巷
Lorong Panggung, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

https://www.kwaichaihong.com/

5 friends got together to restore and rejuvenate this heritage little back alley in 2018 so that visitors can re-live a part of KL Chinatown in the old glory days. This part of town in the old days was known as Kwai Chai Hong 鬼仔巷, a moniker that still resonates to the older generation who resides there. Launched in April 2019, Kwai Chai Hong is now known as one of the most Instagram-able spot in KL. Witness restored pre-war shophouses and a century-old lamppost, that instantly transport visitors back in time with artistic murals and immersive QR codes depicting stories from the past. Surrounded by good food and great ambiance curated by cafes, restaurants and bars, Kwai Chai Hong was awarded Placemaker Asean Awards 2021 (NGO/Community).

Shopping

Pasaraya Tung Teh Mun 東大門市場
Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Pasaraya Tung Teh Mun is a market in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

Malaysia Titbits & Dry Fruits 馬來西亞唐人街土產店

113, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysia Titbits & Dry Fruits is a Dry fruit store. They sell dried durian, Dodol Durian, Dodol Kelapa, Dodol Pandan, coffee, tea, titbits and deserts.

 ▲ Kopi luwak Civet coffee

Dining

Loong Cafe 小龍冰室
135G, Jalan Petaling, City Centre,
50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nine Dragon Char Chan Teng 九龍冰室
132, Jalan Petaling, City Centre,
50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Restaurant Kim Lian Kee 金蓮記
92, Jalan Hang Lekir, City Centre,
50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dong Teh Mun Food Court 東大門美食中心

Teh mun, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tang City Food Court 唐城小食中心
21-27, 21-27, Jalan Hang Lekir, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur, 

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Restoran Nasi Ayam Kam Kee 雞容海南雞飯
42, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 ▲ Hainam Chicken Rice Nasi Ayam

Westlake restaurant 西湖飯店

40, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

▲ Pepper and Salt Prawns

▲ Stir Fry Beef Flat Rice Noodles (Ho Fun)

Malaya Garden
1A, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre,
50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bunn Choon Restaurant 品泉茶室

3, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

https://www.bunnchoon1893.my/

Bunn Choon was founded in 1893 and it is over 100 years specializing in egg tart, mooncakes, and the dim sum (non-halal*) which served daily.

▲ Egg Tarts

▲ Steams Rice Rolls

Restoran Koon Kee Wan Tan Mee 冠記雲吞麵 

95, Jalan Hang Lekir, Petaling Street, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

▲Wan Tan Mee

China Town Seng Kee 勝記

52, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

▲ Mouse Noodle

▲ Stir Fried Squids in Chili and Black Beans

▲ Stir Fried Clams in Black Bean Sauce

▲ Fried Tofu and Egg Plants

Kedai Kopi Lai Foong  麗豐茶冰室
138, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 

50050 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

▲ Clams Noodles Soup


▲ Stir Fried Seafood Flat Rice Noodles

Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam 何九海南茶店

1, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 

50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam is one of the most popular breakfast spots in KL Chinatown area. It has been around since 1956.

▲  Curry Steamed Rice Roll

▲  Curry Toasts, Poached Eggs

▲  Poached Eggs

Leaving Kuala Lumpur 

I flew on Singapore Airline from Kuala Lumpur back to Singapore on Monday 27 March, 2023. See you in Singapore in the next episodes.

Itinerary

1 SGD = 1 CAD

Malaysian Ringgit RM

1 RM = CAD 0.3

1 CAD = 3.28 RM

Air Tickets 

Singapore Airline   SGC 246.80 CAD 249

Depart SIN Singapore 新加坡 Mon 20Mar 12:50 =》KUL Kuala Lumpur 吉隆坡 Mon 20 Mar 13:50 SQ114

Return KUL Kuala Lumpur Mon 27 Mar 14:30 =》SIN Singapore Mon 27 Mar 15:30 SQ113

Singapore Airline Official Web Site:

https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/ca/home#/book/bookflight

Next, Special: Burnaby Halloween Festival 2024

Coming Next:
6. Singapore Episode Part 1：Arrival   2023/03/27

    Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping

Publisher：Kar Discover