Malaysia, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia travel guide
Bustling street

Chinatown’s Petaling Street is famous for its bustling night market, delicious street food, and affordable shopping options.
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (1–2.5 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 5:30–9:30 PM — night market atmosphere, street food, cooler |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot, humid and crowded |
| Best months | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug |
| Months to avoid | Oct–Nov |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun: 10 AM–10 PM |
| Setting | Indoor & outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 on Google (36,485 reviews) |
Covered street, so usable in rain; Oct and Nov afternoon storms are frequent.



Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 1–2.5 h depending on pace.
5:30–9:30 PM, for night market atmosphere, street food, cooler. The best months are Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug.
Entry is free.
Mon–Sun: 10 AM–10 PM.