Couple words O. Markets Kuala Lumpur.
Flea Market of the AMCORP Shopping Center
The flea market in the AMCORP shopping center has been operating since 1998. It is believed that this is supposedly the first shopping center, which has placed the flea market in Malaysia. With an increase in the number of shopping centers in the city, this flea bazaar has become almost deserted on weekdays; But let it do not bother you - there are a lot of people on weekends. Perhaps the locals remain loyal to the "spirit of the flea market", well, and to visit the tourists here simply.
Unlike many bazaars, there are no new or chic products in this market, but rather a lot of interesting things: dozens of kiosks offer antiques (followed for both), old postcards, collectibles, used things and objects of decorative and applied art . Most kiosks are installed on the lower floor, but each floor is also filled with the tables. On average, about 300 tables exhibit here every Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00. Prices here are much more affordable than on other fashionable bazaars in Kuala Lumpur, many things are selling here at a price of up to 10 ringgitis, besides, you can still bargain. A number of cheap restaurants are located around the shopping center - an ideal place to take a break and snack. Such a paradise for those who are on Meli, but still want to bring something like that.
Music lovers here will like trays with old and rare plates in excellent condition. A number of kiosks sell ethnic vintage jewelry. Bead decorations are 10 ringgitis, while rings with precious stones are about 100 ringgitis. There are a couple of tables with jade jewelry and souvenirs, while prices vary depending on the quality and variety of the subject. Little children will not leave deprived - here are full of toys, children's books and other things. Amcorp is not a very fashionable place, but very cheap.
Before the shopping center can be easily reached by public transport. The best way is on the tram in the direction of Kelana Jaya. Go to Taman Jaya- right in front of the shopping center.
The Curve Street Market
If you are looking for souvenirs or clothes cheaper, why not go to the market. In Kuala Lumpur, ordinary shopping can be bored pretty quickly. Many shopping centers offer the same brands and departments again and again. Therefore, for absolutely different experiences and should go to one of the markets or bazaars that have arisen throughout the city in recent years. Check out local newspapers to find out where the temporary market works on your stay. But some way or another, several markets that have once worked on certain days and in different places have already become independent institutions: one of them - The Curve in the Mutiara Damansara area.
Located open-air on a pedestrian street, the market is a colorful tent with a wide range of gift of souvenirs, clothes from local designers. This bazaar works on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 to 22:00 (despite the fact that some kiosks begin to close the approximate at 21:15). This market has been working successfully in the past five years. The shops "come and go", but one way or another on the market you can always find accessories, men's T-shirts, bags and shoes. In addition to the usual products, there are sometimes put shops with interesting goods, such as a table with scorpions as pets. Why not?
In addition, here you will find everything for manicure, frame frames, creative postcards and food. In some shops, you will find original works of art and handmade products that the authors themselves are offered. This is not the best place to buy antiques. The market is more designed for the young public of both sexes.
It is especially pleasant to come here to a cool evening when the kiosks are colorfully covered, and the sellers sell their products for the cheaper price.
Restaurants and cafes are located on both sides of the market, offering a wide set of food. For those who are looking for typical Malaysian food, it is worth going to Teh Tarik Place, which offers Root Canai and various types of Nasi (rice dishes). In addition, here you can find restaurants of Peranakan, Indonesian and Japanese cuisine.
To get to this street market by public transport, jump to the U88 Rapid KL bus from the central market. You can try the free Ikano bus. The shopping center also provides free transfer from Eastin Hotel and Royale Bintang Hotel, which is in the city center. For a specific time and schedule, click here.
ABC market in Mont Kiara
Market Mont Kiara - Favorite among expatoves and tourists. It is only a 15-minute taxi ride from the city center. Known as "Arts, Bric-A-Brac and Crafts (ABC)", this bazaar is a bit strange and unusual. It seems like, he is thematic (art and creativity), but in practice there will be traded in a row - vegetables, toys, etc.
With more than 50 kiosks, this market near Plaza Mont Kiara is filled with life on Thursdays and Sundays. On Sundays, the market works all day, although most sellers go pretty early in about 15:00. The bazaar is really interesting on Thursdays when there are up to 100 kiosks. Evening (after 16:30) - The best time to visit the market, the Malaysian sun is no longer so merciless.
There are some antiques, but for the most part - it's clothes, accessories, bags, shoes for women and household items. Row of trays offer homemade baking. Many toys, old books, objects crafts and cultural things.
The market surround more than 20 restaurants offering local dishes, western cuisine and coffee (including Starbucks).
This bazaar offers some more high-quality products than others in the city, and, accordingly, the prices are higher, but at least here you will find exactly what you wanted. Thus, this market is a rival with numerous shopping centers of the city. The bazaar also offers a wider range of souvenirs, some of them are very unusual. Since tourists are pushed on the market, and local, then the sellers are more condescended and the prices are not so cooled as coarse sellers of the central market.
To get to the bazaar Plaza Mont Kiara by public transport, travel by bus U7.