Brickfields Walk (Self Guided), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Brickfields Walk (Self Guided), Kuala Lumpur

The Brickfields neighborhood is a gorgeous treat for the senses, with a riot of color, sound and succulent aromas. Known as Kuala Lumpur's Little India, this delightful area is home to restaurants, stores and stalls run by members of the country's Indian community.

As you amble through Brickfields, delight in the hypnotic sounds and hectic rhythms of Bollywood music blasting out of shop fronts. Go to the three-story bazaar at the end of Jalan Tun Sambanthan and feast your eyes on the brightly colored saris featuring attractive designs as well as lots of other Indian goods. Elsewhere, visit market stalls for more traditional Indian clothes, fabrics, glass bangles, herbs, spices, CDs and DVDs. Many of these businesses stay open late into the evening.

Stop by the beautiful fountain and marvel at the brightly painted purple buildings. Then reward yourself with a meal in one of the fabulous eateries, which specialize in many different types of curries. There are delicious food creations that cater for every palate, whether you like it mild or so spicy that your meal blows the roof of your mouth off. In Brickfields, you will taste some of the finest Indian cuisine in the city and at prices that won't break the bank.

How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,500 cities, can be found on the app "51爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Guide Name: Brickfields Walk
Guide Location: Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Author: nataly

1) Jalan Tun Sambanthan

2) Jalan Tun Sambanthan

3) Alley off Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad

4) Jalan Chan Ah Tong

5) Buddhist Mahavihara Temple

6) Little India, Fountain

7) Jalan Travers

8) Jalan Travers

9) Jalan Travers

10) Jalan Tun Sambanthan

11) Jalan Travers

12) Jalan Tun Sambanthan

13) Jalan Tun Sambanthan

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