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Central Market (Pasar Seni) is a former wet market turned crafts centre, giving visitors a place to browse locally made souvenirs and find food.
Nearest:Pacific Express Hotel Central Market Kuala Lumpur· 70 m
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Central Market began as a wet market in 1888 and was later repurposed as a crafts centre. The building was renovated and reopened in 1986. Architect and engineer T.Y. Lee designed it in the Art Deco style of the 1930s. Today, browse locally made crafts and souvenirs, including batik, songket, paintings and handmade goods.
Pasar Seni is the nearest rail station, with both the Kelana Jaya rail line and the Kajang line serving it. Pasar Seni (LRT) and Pasar Seni (MRT) are each about 250 m away; Masjid Jamek (LRT) is about 550 m away. From Masjid Jamek, Central Market is about 10 minutes on foot. Walking directions from Pasar Seni to Kasturi Walk are not specified.
Kasturi Walk is a retail and food area within Central Market, with individual stalls and shops. One stall sells putu bambu, a Malaysian snack made with pandan-coloured rice flour, palm sugar and coconut. Kasturi Walk is about 2 minutes on foot from Central Market. Petaling Street is about 5 minutes on foot, and Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is about 4 minutes on foot.
Admission to Central Market is free. If continuing to Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, dress modestly and remove your shoes at the entrance. The temple is about 4 minutes on foot from Central Market, making it an easy nearby stop to add to a market visit.
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80 of them list free parking, for example Travelodge Kuala Lumpur City Centre, BG Travellers Home, ACES Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Pacific Express Hotel Central Market Kuala Lumpur, about 70 m away.
Pasar Seni is served by both the Kelana Jaya rail line and the Kajang line.
The market offers locally made crafts and souvenirs, including batik, songket, paintings and handmade goods.
Yes, admission is free.
A stall sells putu bambu, a Malaysian snack made with pandan-coloured rice flour, palm sugar and coconut.
Dress modestly and remove your shoes at the entrance.
Kasturi Walk is about 2 minutes on foot away, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple about 4 minutes, and Petaling Street about 5 minutes.
No. We charge no booking fees. Hotel taxes and any charges set by the property are separate.
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