The building at eighty Jalan Sultan is marked by its raw, industrial interior, where charred concrete, exposed steel beams, and weathered brickwork from previous fires remain visible. This structure originally opened as the Rex Theatre on…
Chinatown Art Lanes and Cafes
This walking tour shows how pre-war shophouses, historic back alleys, and industrial buildings have been transformed into independent art hubs, community spaces, and stylish cafes.
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1. REXKL
2. Lim Kee Cafe
Lim Kee Cafe occupies the ground floor of the Tian Jing Hotel on Jalan Sultan in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown. You can recognize the space by its aesthetic of green-framed windows, rattan furniture, and retro-style floor tiles, which blend the…
3. Kwai Chai Hong
Kwai Chai Hong, or Little Ghost Lane, is a narrow, restored alleyway hidden behind the bustling stalls of Petaling Street. You can identify the entrance by its traditional Chinese archway and a red wooden bridge that leads into the lane,…
4. Kaffe 16
Kaffe 16 occupies two restored pre-war shophouse units on Jalan Panggong in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown. You can identify the space by its vintage brick walls, a minimalist interior, and a central mini courtyard that anchors the…
5. The Zhongshan Building
The Zhongshan Building is a whitewashed structure on the corner of Jalan Rotan in the Kampung Attap neighborhood. It consists of three interconnected shophouses dating back to the nineteen fifties. The building housed a family-run…