11/09/2008

Bukit Bintang Street (Bintang Walk)

Malaysia’s own version of Tokyo's Ginza, New York's Fifth Avenue and Singapore's Orchard Road, Bukit Bintang boasts of the highest concentration of shopping outlets in Kuala Lumpur. Bukit Bintang spans over 3 roads, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Imbi and Jalan Sultan Ismail, and is a part of Kuala Lumpur's famous Golden Triangle. Bintang Walk is located along the Jalan Bukit Bintang shopping strip. Over the last 5 years or so, the area has seen a rapid change and today is one of the busiest streets in Kuala Lumpur. Bukit Bintang features hotels, a countless number of cafes, clubs, dining outlets and shopping complexes which include Berjaya Times Square, Bukit Bintang Plaza, Imbi Plaza, Kuala Lumpur Plaza, Sungei Wang Plaza, Low Yat Plaza, Starhill Gallery, Lot 10, and Pavilion KL. During weekends and during festival times when shopping is at its peak, the Bintang Walk is an absolute beehive of activity with thousands of tourists and locals flocking its streets. Bintang Walk is also quite popular for the major nightlife events that take place here like the New Year's countdown, Merdeka eve celebrations, as well as fashion shows, street concerts and parties. In addition to all this its also easily accessible making it one of the most popular destinations in Kuala Lumpur. Bukit Bintang hotels are also aplenty and add to the area’s popularity among tourists.








Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.

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