The Top 10 Things To Do And See In Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle

Bukit Bintang
Bukit Bintang | © Phalinn Ooi/Flickr
Sameer Ghurye

The Golden Triangle is the shopping, entertainment and commercial hub of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The Triangle is defined by three arterial roads – Jalan Imbi, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan. Besides being a shopping destination, the place is also a great location for indulging in food, and the area has numerous entertainment avenues as well. Here are the top 10 things that you should be doing if you happen to find yourself in the Golden Triangle.

Bukit Bintang

1. Suria KLCC

Shopping Mall

The Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur
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Situated at the foot of the Twin Towers, Suria KLCC is part of the same Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) complex that houses the towers. It is a six-storey structure that encompasses entertainment, shopping and exhibition centers. The complex is divided into three malls, Ampang, Park and Ramlee, and contains over 320 high-end international and local retailers, including Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Versace and Banana Republic.

2. El Cerdo

Restaurant, Malaysian, European

Various pork dishes are available at the restaurant
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Dedicated to the consumption of pork and other meat products from the animal, El Cerdo (The Pig) is a restaurant that you will enjoy if you love your bacon! Though the menu has other items besides pork, the focus is on the weiner, and has a selection of mouth-watering options from across different cuisines. They also have a great selection of wines, beers and cocktails.

3. Jalan Alor

Bar, Restaurant, Malaysian

3. Jalan Alor
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The hub of local cuisine in the city, Jalan Alor just off Bukit Bintang is the most famous destination for hawker fare. A string of air-conditioned Chinese restaurants sit in the background, while the locals sample a variety of cuisine spanning the various ethnic groups that make up the country. The tantalizing aroma of chicken and beef skewers, the clang of woks and the sight of an array of noodles, sides and desserts are sure to get the taste buds tingling!

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