鬼仔巷 Kwai Chai Hong
Lorong Panggung, City Centre, 50000, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur | Visit Website | 012-316 6212
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Introduction
Take a stroll down memory lane to relive the glorious days of KL Chinatown. Kwai Chai Hong is a restored heritage lane where the golden era converges with beautiful yet artistic murals, combined with modern technology.
What to Expect?
Here, you can check out the specially-curated wall art depicting scenes from the past. These murals are not just artistic and creative, they are also interactive. Next to each mural is a QR code which, when scanned, will show a clip featuring that particular scene from the mural.
These murals are not just artistic and creative, they are also interactive. Next to each mural is a QR code which, when scanned, will show a clip featuring that particular scene from the mural.
Lorong Panggung is alternately known as Kwai Chai Hong in the Cantonese dialect and translates quite literally as "Ghost Lane" or "Little Demon Alley." The origin of the Kwai Chai Hong moniker is, however, not supernatural in nature.
The pre-war building at Kwai Chai Hong is the best-kept secret of the Chinatown area in Kuala Lumpur. You can easily miss it because it is an alley enter from a small lane.
Chinatown is virtually synonymous with Petaling Street or Jalan Petaling, which stretches beyond the mega arches of Chinatown.
Project Kwai Chai Hong involves ten restored shophouses — six fronting Jalan Petaling and another four units along Lorong Panggung, as well as a delightful laneway tucked between the two roads of Jalan Petaling and Lorong Panggung.
Inside the laneway are six murals depicting the daily activities of early Chinese settlers in the area during the 1960s.
This includes Chinese calligraphers who write auspicious sayings and help settlers write letters home. Kwai Chai Hong also features a century-old lamp post believed to be the only one surviving from the first set of lampposts installed in Kuala Lumpur when electricity arrived in the early 1900s, as well as displays of the original wooden windows that are no longer fit for use.
There are also cafes offering a variety of local street food and popular kopitiam fare like egg tarts and nyonya desserts.
They also periodically update the lane with festive theme and new decorations, do check out their facebook for latest updates and setup in store.
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Address: Lorong Panggung, City Centre, 50000, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
012-316 6212
Everyday 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Reviews
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Joseph Tey
2 weeks agoA nice place to visit in KL China Town. A lot of very nice murals for photo shoots. It could be better if it has covered walkway and stalls along the walkway like Ipoh Concubine Lane. Not only it will spur the economic developments in this area, it will also attract tourists from near and far.
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K Shalini Raj K
a month agoI just loved the street food, every street is so bright and alive. All the stalls are so beautiful and colourful. Must visit.
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Yeo's Say
a month agoNice corner with some beautiful street art. The area have yet to reach its full potential. Worth a visit in the early mornings or late evenings. If the area gets the cooperation of the tenants, it can be very successful n chic!
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Will P
2 months agoIt's a good spot to attract tourist. Very nice enclave to showcase the Chinese culture. One thing to improve is the cleanliness around the area. Garbage thrown everywhere by selfish people. Should have a big bin at some corner to put rubbish.
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嘉怡jiayiii
4 months agoMany people taking photos over here. Quite unique decoration with Chinese ancient feels. Have different murals and decorations here and there. Also it just behind many of the restaurants and shops so it is really accessible for people to take some photos after having their meals.
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