The city of Kuala Lumpur holds its secrets close to its heart. Its museums act as windows to its past and hold space for the future. Charming architecture are measures of coexistence; of the old and the new.
Where eclectic shophouses and rustic buildings are reclaimed as transportive spaces for creativity to flourish . And then there is its growing dining landscape; a reflection of its people’s desires, as much as it is a cross-cultural reflection of the same people who walk its streets every day. Whilst towering buildings may give way to a dazzling city skyline, the true charm of Kuala Lumpur lies in its ability to reinvigorate the old with the new—something the city’s buzzy Chinatown district excels in.
Take for example RexKL, a bustling creative destination transformed from the historical Rex Cinema and host to a fleet of local exhibitions and performances. Then there is Chocha Foodstore ; a contemporary Malaysian restaurant that has kept the bare, rustic interiors of the old hostel it once was. For those seeking out a shot at the city’s nightlife, a range of Asian cocktail bars are at your disposal, from the heady escape of PS150 to the crafty hideout that is Rākh .
Meanwhile, a soul-warming stay awaits at Else , an address of modern design brimming with thoughtful touches of local art and literature. Here, discover Kuala Lumpur like never before; through its most understated addresses to stay at; artisanal cocktail bars; and vibrant hubs for its burgeoning arts.