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In & Around Petaling Street
2007.08.04
Petaling Street (‘Chee Cheong Kai’, which means ‘Starch Factory Street’, homage to its roots as a tapioca producing suburb) or known as Chinatown among tourists is the centre of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown. The entire street is closed to traffic during the afternoons as traders set up stalls to peddle various merchandise, food and electronics.
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Petaling Street (‘Chee Cheong Kai’, which means ‘Starch Factory Street’, homage to its roots as a tapioca producing suburb) or known as Chinatown among tourists is the centre of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown. The entire street is closed to traffic during the afternoons as traders set up stalls to peddle various merchandise, food and electronics.
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The street has actually been given a facelift. Gone are the uneven roads and broken pavements and the huge colourful umbrellas that protect the goods sold from wooden pushcarts. Petaling Street is now sheltered, with two large Chinese arches placed at both ends of the street to welcome visitors.
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The street has actually been given a facelift. Gone are the uneven roads and broken pavements and the huge colourful umbrellas that protect the goods sold from wooden pushcarts. Petaling Street is now sheltered, with two large Chinese arches placed at both ends of the street to welcome visitors.
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Jalan Sultan
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Jalan Sultan
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Petaling Street Market - almost hidden wet market selling live poultry, seafood, and fresh vegetables.
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Petaling Street Market - almost hidden wet market selling live poultry, seafood, and fresh vegetables.
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wet market entrance from High Street, now known as Jalan Tun HS Lee
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wet market entrance from High Street, now known as Jalan Tun HS Lee
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If you wander into the side lanes, you will still be able to glimpse the old Chinatown
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If you wander into the side lanes, you will still be able to glimpse the old Chinatown
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Old Chinatown with new high-rise building as backdrop
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Old Chinatown with new high-rise building as backdrop
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wet market entrance from Cecil Street, now known as Jalan Hang Lekir
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wet market entrance from Cecil Street, now known as Jalan Hang Lekir
