Shopping is a major activity that the tourists love to embark upon when on a vacation to Kuala Lumpur. The presence of a large number of shopping malls and a large number of flea markets makes shopping in Kuala Lumpur a pleasure and fun filled activity.

Kuala Lumpur is the seat of all the commercial activity of Malaysia. Because of this reason, it is also one of the major shopping centers not only of the country,

but also of the world. In fact, the city is considered as the most important shopping destination in the whole of Southeast Asia. Tourists from all across the world come to this city to purchase a large number of articles and products ranging from apparels, lifestyle products, food items right down to kitchenware, souvenirs, gift items and decorative articles.

Shopping in Kuala Lumpur is filled with fun and is indeed an exciting activity. Whether you are a bargain shopper or a person who prefers branded products, there is a wide range of options available to the shoppers over here. In fact, shopping in this marvelous city is a fine example of variety, value and convenience. The products sold in the numerous shops of this city are of good quality and the pricing is reasonable. However, one can also find a number of expensive and high cost items in the numerous shopping zones of the city. One can find a large number of speciality stores, markets and departmental stores which offers different types of products that will suit every taste and pocket.

People mainly go for the batik products, duty-free items, electronic goods, pewter, sportswear and handicraft items. Tourists and locals throng the open-air markets and the flea markets to buy a large number of food items, clothes and apparels, fashion accessories and different types of cakes. Bargaining with sellers makes shopping in Kuala Lumpur much more thrilling and exciting.
Most of the shops in the city are located in the Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman area, Jalan Bukit Bintang area, Jalan Petaling area or the Jalan Bandar area. These areas are home to a number of shops and markets like the Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Pasar Market, Craft Complex, Mid Valley Mega Mall and others. The shops are known for their opulence and grandeur and makes shopping an affair to remember. If you are planning to come to Kuala Lumpur, then you can also check out the Shopping Carnival, held every year during the months of October and November.

In this carnival one can get to buy a large number of products at low rates.

Shopping in Kuala Lumpur is a passion amongst the tourists and the locals. Visiting the numerous dazzling shops is a great way to entertain oneself when on vacation to this city.

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