The Most Popular Heritage Attractions in Kuala Lumpur

 The Most Popular Heritage Attractions in Kuala Lumpur — All Within Walking Distance from LRT / MRT Pasar Seni

Pasar Seni, a transportation hub in the heart of old KL, with the busiest LRT and MRT stations. The historic spots and colonial buildings are just within reach by foot.

1. Central Market (Pasar Seni) - walking time: 3 minutes 

Historic arts & crafts hub; great for culture shots.

Refer to: LRT Pasar Seni to Central Market

2. Chinatown — Petaling Street - 3 minutes' walk

Bustling heritage streetscape with markets, temples.

Refer to: LRT Pasar Seni to Petaling Street

3. Sri Mahamariamman Temple - 2 minutes' walk

Beautiful ornate Hindu temple, a classic Kuala Lumpur landmark.

Refer to: Pasar Seni MRT Station to Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Sri Mahamariamman Temple.

4. Jamek Mosque (Masjid Jamek) - 5 minutes' walk

One of the oldest mosques in KL by the confluence of Klang & Gombak rivers.

Refer to: LRT Pasar Seni to Masjid Jamek

Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque).

5.  Kuala Lumpur City Gallery / Merdeka Square area - 8 minutes' walk

Colonial buildings, Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

Refer to: LRT Pasar Seni to Merdeka Square

Merdeka Square and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, with Merdeka 118 rising behind.

6. National Textile Museum - 8 minutes

Traditional textiles and cultural displays.

Refer to: LRT Pasar Seni to National Textile Museum

National Textile Museum.

7. Kuala Lumpur Library / Old Town Heritage Walk - 10 minutes

Quaint colonial streets and murals.

Refer to: LRT Pasar Seni to KL Library

8. Guan Di Temple Chinatown - 5 minutes' walk

The Taoist Temple, located on Jalan Tun H S Lee (Tun H S Lee Road), was founded in 1887 or 1888. 

Refer to: LRT Pasar Seni to Guan Di Temple

Guan Di Temple Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur.

9. Sin Sze Si Ya Temple - 5 minutes' walk

Established in 1864, the oldest Taoist temple in Chinatown is close to Central Market.

Refer to: LRT Pasar Seni to Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, the oldest Taoist temple in Kuala Lumpur.

10. Kwai Chai Hong (Ghost Lane) – 5 minutes' walk

A nostalgic lane lined with old shophouses, featuring murals reminiscent of daily life in the past.

Refer to: LRT Pasar Seni to Kwai Chai Hong

Kwai Chai Hong, an old back lane of restored shops in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur.

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