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Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most popular shopping areas of the city. It is one of the most liveliest and vibrant areas of the city, which is visited by a large number of people everyday. Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur is actually the name of the Chinatown of this city. In Cantonese language it is also known as 'Chee Cheong Kai', which means 'Starch Factory Meeting'. In ancient times this areas was a major place where tapioca was produced. Today, it has emerged one of the most bustling and a major tourist destination. This street is a major activity zone of the city. One can find a large number of shops selling Chinese herbs, clothes, toys and other Chinese products. In the afternoons the street is filled with a large number of stalls selling food items, electronics, and other goods. Because of this reason, the street is closed to traffic during this time. This market is known for the pirated good that are sold over here. One can find a large number of fake DVD's to fake branded watches like those of Rolex, which is also known as 'Lolex'. Apart from these, one can also get to see shops selling designer clothes, perfumes, bags, sunglasses, souvenirs, food items, fresh vegetables and fruits, gift items and others. All this and more makes this shopping street makes it one of the most regularly visited spots of the city. One can also find a number of restaurants over here, where you can get to eat a large number of traditional Malay delicacies. During the evenings, this shopping center converts itself into a fancy and lively night market. Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur with its bright colors, lively atmosphere and numerous shops is worth paying a visit. The area is visited by both the locals as well as the tourist regularly.
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