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Bukit Bintang

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Asia

About Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang works well as a base: 5 minutes from Taman Ikan Emas, 32km from Genting Highlands Road.

Bukit Bintang is a city located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a population of 120,529, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Bukit Bintang sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bukit Bintang to your route.

About Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang (Malay: [ˈbu.ket̚ ˈbin.taŋ]; stylised as Bintang Walk or Starhill, the latter being a translation of the Malay name) is the shopping and entertainment district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It encompasses Jalan Bukit Bintang (Bukit Bintang Road in English) and its immediate surrounding areas. The area has

Read more long been Kuala Lumpur's most prominent retail belt that is home to many landmark shopping centres, al-fresco cafés, bars, night markets, food street, mamak stalls as well as hawker-type eateries. This area is popular among tourists and locals, especially among the youths. Since June 2021, the local municipal and authority, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), has created a scramble crossing at the junction of Bukit Bintang, located in front of the iconic McDonald's Bukit Bintang outlet, just below the KL Monorail Line. This was done to increase the walkability in the area.

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Where is Bukit Bintang located?

Bukit Bintang is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.1466 latitude, 101.7102 longitude.

What is the population of Bukit Bintang?

Bukit Bintang has a population of approximately 120,529 people, making it a city in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
120,529
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.1466, 101.7102

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Bukit Bintang

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

PETRONAS Skybridge

Double-deck skybridge connecting the Petronas Twin Towers at the 41st and 42nd floors, 170 metres above the ground.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Petronas Twin Towers

452-metre twin skyscrapers in central Kuala Lumpur with a public skybridge, observation deck and large underground car park.

1 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

KL Tower

A 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Batu Caves

A limestone hill with massive cave temples and a 42-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site near Kuala Lumpur.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Sunway Lagoon

Multi-park destination near Kuala Lumpur with a water park, amusement park, wildlife park, and extreme park.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Putra Mosque, Putrajaya

Rose-granite mosque beside Putrajaya Lake in Malaysia's administrative capital, surrounded by wide boulevards and signature bridges.

23 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Genting Highlands Road

Malaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.

32 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Genting Highlands

Hilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Bukit Bintang

  • Right hereKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.
  • 32 kmGenting Highlands RoadMalaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.
  • 32 kmGenting HighlandsHilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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