Chinatown

The capital city of the Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the heart and soul of the Asian sub-continent. The narrative of Kuala Lumpur unfurls in the age of 1820s. The Malay ethnic community traversed the strait of Melaka, crossed the impenetrable terrains and swam across the streams of Klang to establish their community. This journey took a toll on their lives and clan, yet they continued in the path of adventure and knowledge. Extraction of minerals and trading it to the occidental countries formed the part and parcel of their economy.

The tin miners used to reside under critical health conditions. The Chinese miners were superstitious mortal souls who depended on the native spell casters. These magicians were believed to have connections with the spirits of the uncharted forest lands. Of6ten the mines were thought to be jinxed by evil spirits which brought ill-luck. Later, the processes of deforestation lead to the severe conditions of health and economy. Under the British colonizers, particularly, under the influence of Frank Swettenham the Chinese miners established their housing and economic wheel of fate.

Frank Swettenham met Yap Ah Loy and developed the entire region for the Chinese community. However, due to the lack of infrastructural facilities the town began to disintegrate. In the contemporary time, cosmopolitan culture, post-modern constructions, the futuristic market places have buried the disturbing past of the Chinatown. The Market Square is one of the convenient locations for both the traders and the tourists. The convergence of the two streams namely Klang and Gombak rivers makes the place soothing and splendid. The docking of ferries, the miniscule waves of the streams, the natural glamour of the day and sweet breeze from the rivers forms the uniqueness of the place.

The Jamek Mosque resides right next to the river. This mosque is a form of Empire architecture. The Moorish influence can be witnessed in this particular region. The clock tower of the old Market Square is an inspiration of the Art Deco construction. Flemish styles of construction forms the gable on top of the building. This place was often dubbed as the “Vatican” of the east. The Sze Ya Temple is nestled between the tall sky kissing futuristic constructions and was built by Yap Ah Loy.

Next to the shrine, resides the Central Market which comprise of labyrinth of alleyways and argumentative streets. Now-a-days, the street peddlers, Chinese stalls, spice markets and lastly the Old China Café are a delight for the tourists. Soak your heart’s desire in the tea cakes and authentic recipes of the Chinese community. There is a Police Sikh Temple resides in the heart of heart of Chinatown. Hotel Malaya houses the cultures and traditions of the early settlers of this region.

In the recent time, the Petaling Street is dubbed as the mini- Chinatown of Malaysia. You can purchase mementoes and electronic products from this part of Kuala Lumpur. Welcome to AsiaRooms.com to have thorough information about Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur.

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