In Southeast Asia, visiting the cheapest market areas often puts you at risk for becoming a victim of crime. However, Malaysia is different. There is a sense of responsibility and discipline that makes them stand out when it comes to containing criminal activities.
As a Pinoy tourist coming from a place where criminality is relatively rampant, I am aware of the pros and cons of safeguarding your belongings when going out in public. That is why, although Malaysia has a lower crime rate, I am still vigilant, especially since I am a foreigner.
Visiting Chinatown
Chinatown is located in Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur. It is easily accessible by taking a bus or train, then stopping at Pasar Seni Train Station. For us, We took a bus from Jalin Street in Downtown to Chinatown.
First Impression
Chinatown is a bustling bazaar with a variety of products you can see as you walk through the streets. As a foreigner, the thing that catches my attention is the cleanliness in the area. There are minimal foul-smelling odors that you usually experience when going to wet markets.
Most products I saw are garments. Examples are shirts, pants, shorts, underwear, and hats. There are bags, trolley bags, handbags, and shoulder bags to choose from. I also see some jewelry stores selling silver and gold jewelry.
Safety
Although some people warned me to be careful, I am thankful that I never encountered any criminal activities. I never lost anything while visiting Chinatown. Most of all, I feel somewhat safe, which made me feel comfortable during my short trip in the area.
Overall, I managed to purchase two shirts with some tourist spot prints in Malaysia. I did not buy any additional items due to the limited baggage allowance going back to the Philippines.
We went to Pasar Sani train station going to KLCC Sentral Station.
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