Central Market Kuala Lumpur

Experience Malaysian Culture at Central Market

This fine example of Kuala Lumpur's architectural heritage also doubles as an air-conditioned arts and crafts market. The Central Market is just a stone's throw from Klang Bus Station and is situated immediately behind the Dayabumi building. Spend a morning wondering through what was once a busy 'wet market'! This pre-war building was the principal wet market for Kuala Lumpur in earlier years. It was extensively renovated in the early 1980's and redesignated as an arts and cultural centre.




The Central Market in Kuala Lumpur is considered by many to be the best place in town to experience Malaysian culture, art and craft. Formerly a wet market where vegetables, meat and fish were sold, the Central Market is today a beautiful building and a must see attraction if you’re visiting Kuala Lumpur for the first time.

At the riverside amphitheatre outside, rich cultural experiences await. Enjoy performances, demonstrations and hands-on batik painting. Also, find out more about heritage activities like Chinese fortune-telling, Malay shadow puppet plays and Indian dances.



Inside, local artists also sell paintings while they demonstrate their artistry on-site. The market is also a treasure trove of traditional arts and crafts. Several pieces of furniture can also be found upstairs. The Central Market hosts plenty of talented Malaysian artists who display their works of art and visitors can even have their portrait painted or even have intricate glass souvenirs specially made for them by the glass blowers.

Central Market Map


By Foot or Taxi
Central Market is on Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, opposite the Klang Bus Stand.
By Train
The Pasar Seni station on the PUTRA LRT line is right outside Central Market.

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