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Brickfields
Place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Brickfields

Brickfields is a neighbourhood located on the western flank of central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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It is known as Kuala Lumpur's Little India due to the high percentage of Indian residents and businesses. Brickfields has been ranked third in Airbnb's list of top trending destinations.

How locals move

Getting around Brickfields the local way

  • Get inThe service stretches from Johor Bahru at the border with Singapore up to Butterworth in Penang (with a ferry connection to George Town) or Padang Besar at the border with Thailand.
  • Get inFerries operate international services from Sumatra, Indonesia and a domestic service to Pulau Ketam.
  • Get inCruise ships also call at Port Klang, usually on the way to other destinations in Asia, allowing for a day trip to Kuala Lumpur.
  • Go nextPulau Ketam (Crab Island) - at the mouth of the River Klang and its Chinese fishing villages make for an interesting day trip.
  • Go nextBird-watching, jungle trekking and other outdoor activities are also available.
  • Go nextScuba diving, snorkelling, Kayaking and jungle trekking are just some of the many activities to do in Langkawi.
  • Go nextTaman Negara - The largest National Park on Peninsular Malaysia with plenty of activities for those wanting to connect with nature include bird watching, cave exploring, Jungle trekking and night safaris.

From Wikivoyage: Kuala Lumpur, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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