Central Market
Market · Central Market, Kuala Lumpur

Central Market

Photo: Wee Hong · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Central Market opened in 1888 and now focuses on Malaysian arts and handicrafts. Stalls offer batik, pewterware and paintings. Street art and food options sit nearby.

On day 2 of Kuala Lumpur Stopover

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1-2 hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Pasar Seni MRT station is next door

Itineraries with Central Market

Day 2 of Kuala Lumpur Stopover

Central Market and Chinatown

How Central Market fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Central MarketCentral Market
  2. 11:00Chinatown Heritage WalkPetaling Street
  3. 14:00Sze Ya TempleSze Ya Temple
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Central Market questions

What are the opening hours of Central Market?

Most shops open daily from around 10 am until about 9:30 pm.

Is Central Market worth visiting?

It draws visitors for local crafts and souvenirs in a historic building.

Can you eat at Central Market?

Food stalls and nearby cafes serve Malaysian dishes and snacks.

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