| This is the place where you'd want to test your | | | | or two. |
| ultimate haggling skills. It's a very busy, oriental-like | | | | Tip 3: Don't be intimidated if some of the businessmen |
| market with pretty good bargains. You'd be surprised | | | | there keep giving you offers, despite the fact you |
| by the range of items sold here: from t-shirts to | | | | already said you're not interested. Just say 'Thank you', |
| watches to handbags, to electronic goods (yes, | | | | move on, and ignore him. |
| including replica of well known brands). | | | | Tip 4: Its crowded. Mind your wallet. There might be |
| To appreciate the true KL life, it's good to find | | | | pickpockets. |
| accommodation in the heart of the city itself, close to | | | | Tip 5: Go on a tight budget. Make one complete round |
| where market activities are. Its also easier to find local | | | | of all the stalls and pint point what you like (comparing |
| food in the middle of the night when you suddenly | | | | prices on each stall you bump into). On the second |
| wake up, swearing that you haven't gotten over that | | | | round, go to the stall which gave you the cheapest |
| jetlag yet. | | | | price, and haggle more. Get the price you budgeted |
| Here are some budget hostels very close where | | | | for. Also keep in mind that if you're a westerner, they'll |
| everything in KL lives. For flashpackers, you might be | | | | probably mark up much higher. Try to ask for half the |
| interested in Hotel Chinatown Inn, Swiss-Inn Kuala | | | | price he quoted. |
| Lumpur. Backpackers, have a look at Backpackers | | | | Tip 6: After your shopping spree, visit other areas like |
| Traveller's Inn. Here's a list of cheap hostels in Kuala | | | | Jalan Masjid India, Central Market, and if you can, find a |
| Lumpur city center. | | | | Pasar Malam (night market). The Pasar Malam has a |
| Tip 1: Night time is the best time to enjoy it. The lights | | | | whole load of local food will be available. Almost every |
| from signboards and stalls to attract customers is an | | | | delicacy from every state might be sold here. Have a |
| exciting view. If you like to do a little people-watching, | | | | good stroll, and find the weirdest looking food you can |
| you'll have your hands full here -the crowd is massive. | | | | find. They'll probably taste the best. You can choose to |
| There all sorts of people hanging around this place. | | | | eat their (which will probably be noisy). If you want it |
| You'd probably be guessing all night long on what | | | | quiet, order the food to-go, and walk to the Kuala |
| exactly each individual might be doing there. | | | | Lumpur Lake Gardens (which is about 2 km away). |
| Tip 2: If you don't intend to buy, it's best to not ask the | | | | Have a little picnic. |
| price. You need to remember that these businessmen | | | | Enjoy! |
| are very good in the art of luring you into buying a thing | | | | |