Neighborhoods

Bangsar Guide

Bangsar guide by a local: the cafes (VCR, PULP), Lucky Garden hawker food, Telawi bars, where it is, where to stay, and Bangsar vs Bukit Bintang.

Chinatown and Petaling Street Guide

Chinatown KL guide by a local: Petaling Street, the temples, what to eat (Kim Lian Kee, Madras Lane), Kwai Chai Hong, where to stay, and is it worth it.

KLCC Guide

KLCC guide by a local: where to stay (Mandarin Oriental, Traders), what to eat, things to do, rooftop bars with tower views, and KLCC vs Bukit Bintang.

Bukit Bintang Guide

Bukit Bintang guide by a local: where exactly to stay, walking distances, what to eat, best time to visit, and is Bukit Bintang or KLCC better.

Kuala Lumpur Neighborhoods Guide

A plain guide to Kuala Lumpur's neighborhoods, from someone who lives here. What each area is for, who it suits, and where to base yourself.

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