Malaysia
15 Best Markets in Malaysia
If markets are your reason to travel, this is Malaysia sorted for you.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 459 tracked places in Malaysia. Updated monthly.
BB Park Bukit Bintang
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryBB Park Bukit Bintang is a bustling open-air market located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's shopping and entertainment district.
Read our full guide →LaZat Malaysian Cooking Class
Market · Kuala LumpurLaZat Malaysian Cooking Class offers an immersive culinary experience in Kuala Lumpur, beginning with a visit to a local wet market where you'll learn about traditional ingredients like pandan leaves, lemongrass, and fresh spices.
Read our full guide →Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah
Market · Kota BharuFree entryPasar Besar Siti Khadijah is the bustling heart of Kota Bharu's commercial life, named after the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, a businesswoman.
Read our full guide →Chow Kit Market
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryChow Kit Market is one of Kuala Lumpur's oldest and most authentic wet markets, offering a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and smells.
Read our full guide →Fahrenheit88
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryFahrenheit88 is a popular shopping mall located along the vibrant Bukit Bintang street in Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle.
Read our full guide →Publika
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryPublika is a contemporary lifestyle and shopping complex located in the Mont Kiara area of Kuala Lumpur.
Read our full guide →Starhill Gallery
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryStarhill Gallery is a premier luxury shopping destination located on Kuala Lumpur's iconic Bukit Bintang strip.
Read our full guide →Chowrasta Market
Market · George TownFree entryChowrasta Market is one of George Town's oldest and most iconic markets, located along Penang Road.
Read our full guide →Beryl's Chocolate Kingdom
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryBeryl's Chocolate Kingdom is a popular destination for chocolate lovers visiting Kuala Lumpur. Located on Jalan Utara, it serves as both a retail store and a factory where visitors can see chocolate being made.
Read our full guide →Empire Shopping Gallery
Market · Subang JayaFree entryEmpire Shopping Gallery is a mid-sized retail complex located in the heart of Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
Read our full guide →Kenanga Wholesale City
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryKenanga Wholesale City is a bustling multi-story market in Kuala Lumpur, popular for its extensive selection of clothing, accessories, electronics, and household items at wholesale prices.
Read our full guide →New Malaysian Kitchen
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryNew Malaysian Kitchen is a vibrant traditional market located on Jalan 11 in the Taman Len Seng area of Kuala Lumpur.
Read our full guide →Jadi Batek Gallery
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryJadi Batek Gallery is a charming art space located off Jalan Imbi in Kuala Lumpur, dedicated to the traditional craft of batik.
Read our full guide →Kinokuniya Book Stores
Market · Kuala LumpurFree entryKinokuniya Book Stores in Suria KLCC is a haven for book lovers, featuring an extensive collection of English, Japanese, and Chinese titles.
Read our full guide →Mypintu Plate
Market · George TownFree entryMypintu Plate is a vibrant market in George Town, Penang, that celebrates local creativity and culture.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the markets in Malaysia?
BB Park Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur is the most reviewed, with 1,515 traveler reviews and a 4.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Malaysia's markets is worth going out of your way for?
LaZat Malaysian Cooking Class in Kuala Lumpur rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 590 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Malaysia has the most markets?
Kuala Lumpur, with 11 on this list, ahead of George Town on 2. The list spans 4 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these markets free to visit?
Yes, 14: BB Park Bukit Bintang, Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah, Chow Kit Market and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of markets ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 459 tracked places in Malaysia. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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