Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50050 Phone: +60 1-300-22-8688 Website Central Market Kuala Lumpur is located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (Foch Avenue) and the pedestrian-only section of Jalan Hang Kasturi (Rodger Street), a few minutes away from Petaling Street. It was founded in 1888 and originally used as a wet market, while the current Art Deco style building was completed in 1937. It has been classified as a Heritage Site by the Malaysian Heritage Society and it is now a landmark for Malaysian culture and heritage.
The Central Market Kuala Lumpur is arranged in a stall concept, representing the traditional market that has existed in Kuala Lumpur since the 1800s. Travelers can scroll through the many sections that exists within the Central Market, from the Lorong Melayu, Straits Chinese, and Lorong India which is located on the west wing. The second floor hosts a food court, offering an array of food. Notable are two-storey and single- storey buildings resembling the kampong-style houses representing the many ethnic groups living harmoniously in Kuala Lumpur.
Central Market Kuala Lumpur is near the KJ14 SBK16 Pasar Seni station which is served by the LRT Kelana Jaya Line and the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line. The station is in fact named after the market. Double-decker KL Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour buses stop at the opposite of Central Market Kuala Lumpur (In front of Geo Hotel - Stop No. 9) The free bus service Go KL Purple Line starts at Pasar Seni Bus Hub which is next to Pasar Seni station. 5 mins walk to Central Market. (from Wikipedia).
Machine 1: is located near the information counter at the main entrance area. Designs:
1. Central Market logo,
2. Moon-kite, "WAU BULAN MALAYSIA",
3. Kuala Lumpur City, "KUALA LUMPUR", "MALAYSIA",
4. Jamek Mosque, "MASJID JAMEK SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD", "1909", "KUALA LUMPUR".
Token Machine 1 is near to the penny machine, machine has 1 design and costs RM 10 for each token, machine only accept RM 10, RM 5 and RM 1 notes: Designs are:
1) 'Medallion Souvenir Gold coin, Kuala Lumpur, Malesia', Skyline/ Rear- '2018 Malesia Medallion Souvenir Gold Coin'.
11/13/18 Machine 1 located near the information counter at the main entrance area, machine is automatic type with 4 designs and RM 5 for each penny, machine only accept RM 10, RM 5 and RM 1 notes. Token machine is near to the penny machine, machine only come with 1 design and RM 10 for each token, machine only accept RM 10, RM 5 and RM 1 notes. (by giinmou@gmail.com) |