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Monday, March 16, 2009
The Cultural Bazaar of Kuala Lumpur
One of the best markets in Kuala Lumpur is the Cultural Bazaar, located between China Town and the Colonial District. While there are plenty of markets that are bigger, it's managable size is in a heritage building which is worth visiting for the building alone.
The side of the market is bordered by Jalan Hang Kasturi, a pedestrian street landscaped with tall palm trees.
The Cultural Bazaar was originally called the Central Market, which was constructed in 1888-89. The current building was built in 1936 in the art deco style and came close to being demolished in the 1980s. Thankfully the Malaysian Heritage Trust intervened and saved the building and it became the Cultural Bazaar in 1986.
The market is filled with excellent handcrafts and gift ideas as well as other specialty stores. It's a good place to look for souvenirs as you don't have the piles of cheap knock off goods that you see in every other market.
The side of the market is bordered by Jalan Hang Kasturi, a pedestrian street landscaped with tall palm trees.
The Cultural Bazaar was originally called the Central Market, which was constructed in 1888-89. The current building was built in 1936 in the art deco style and came close to being demolished in the 1980s. Thankfully the Malaysian Heritage Trust intervened and saved the building and it became the Cultural Bazaar in 1986.
The market is filled with excellent handcrafts and gift ideas as well as other specialty stores. It's a good place to look for souvenirs as you don't have the piles of cheap knock off goods that you see in every other market.
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