Walking Guide: LRT Pasar Seni → Petaling Street
A Five-Minute Walk into KL’s Chinatown
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Petaling Street (China Town Kuala Lumpur).
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It's just a few minutes' walk from LRT Pasar Seni Station to Chinatown KL (Petaling Street). Here are two easy walking routes you can take. Directions
Exit the LRT Pasar Seni station through Exit D.
Head straight to the stairs and go down to the ground level.
Continue straight ahead, keeping right and passing Travelodge Hotel on your right.
At the traffic light intersection, cross the road straight ahead to Jalan Hang Lekir.
Continue straight and cross the next traffic light intersection.
In about one minute, you’ll arrive at Petaling Street (Jalan Petaling) — the heart of Chinatown Kuala Lumpur.
The entire walk takes about five minutes.
Route 1:
Exit from Gate D and head straight to the staircase.
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| LRT Pasar Seni Station. |
Go straight.
Cross the road and head right to Jalan Hang Lekir.
Jalan Hang Lekir.
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| Jalan Hang Lekir (Hang Lekir Road). |
Continue straight ahead.
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| Road junction on Jalan Hang Lekir and Jalan Tun H S Lee. |
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| Morning sunshine on Jalan Hang Lekir. |
Destination: Petaling Street
Petaling Street is KL’s Chinatown, famous for:
Street market: Stalls selling clothes, souvenirs, and local goods.
Food scene: Hawker stalls, Chinese eateries, and herbal shops.
Heritage vibe: Lanterns, shophouses, and bustling crowds.
Nearby highlights: Kwai Chai Hong murals, REXKL creative hub, and Sin Sze Si Ya Temple.
Arrive at Chinatown (Petaling Street)
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| Petaling Street (Chinatown Kuala Lumpur). |
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| Petaling Street (Chinatown Kuala Lumpur). |
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2015. Fujifilm X20
Route 2:
Exit from Gate D.
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| LRT Pasar Seni Station. |
Turn right and take the stairs to the ground level. |
| LRT Pasar Seni Station. |
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| Staircase to the ground at LRT Pasar Seni Station. |
Turn left: |
| LRT Pasar Seni Station. |
Exit from Pasar LRT Seni station. |
| LRT Pasar Seni Station. |
Turn left and head straight.
Continue straight ahead.
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| Pasar Seni Hub. |
Turn right.
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| Turn right to Jalan Hang Lekir. |
Go straight:
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| The historic buildings on Jalan Hang Lekir. |
Keep heading straight. |
| Jalan Hang Lekir lies quiet in the early morning. Most of the stalls are yet to open. |
Arrive at Petaling Street.
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| Fruit stall selling rambutan and bananas at Chinatown Kuala Lumpur. |
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| The bustling street at Chinatown Kuala Lumpur. |
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| Roadside stalls in Chinatown KL offer T-shirts featuring the city's most iconic landmarks. |
Travel Tips
Best Time: Evening, when food stalls and lanterns light up the street.
Landmarks: Use Travelodge Hotel and traffic light crossings as easy markers.
Lifestyle Highlight: Ideal for street food, bargain shopping, and cultural exploration.
Check out some of the hidden shops at Petaling Street:
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| Music store offers gramophone records. |
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| Hair styling equipment rests outside a Chinatown shop. |
Reflection
This short walk connects Pasar Seni’s transit hub to Chinatown’s vibrant core. In just five minutes, you step into Petaling Street — a lively corridor of food, trade, and heritage that captures KL’s cultural heartbeat.
Last walked: October 2025
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