Kuala Lumpur, the great capital city of Malaysia, is known far and wide for the colorful soul it possesses. Be it quaint cultural delights, religious sites, or gastronomical fantasies, this city has much to offer its visitors from far and wide.

Undoubtedly a reason for many a tourist to visit this beautiful city, is the plethora of shopping malls and streets where beautiful, matchless, colorful items of clothing, shoes and bags for the spendthrift and the economical will be discovered by those who wish to seek. The city, which was recognized by the CNN, as the fourth-best shopping destination, only behind the major cities of New York, Tokyo and London, owing to the many shopping malls and centers and local markets will surely satisfy the yearning of shoppers from all across the globe.

A serious shopper must not miss a visit to the district of Bukit Bintang. Here, one will find options galore to stock their closets with the glitzy and pretty at quite a reasonable price. The Petaling Street in Chinatown is yet another shopper hot spot where reproductions of branded watches and shoes will be available at a fraction of the price. Along with these sites, the Golden Triangle Area also provides many more items of interest for the fashion fanatic. And when the weary legs grow weak and shopping intent wanes, one can indulge in the exciting amusement possibilities offered in the shopping malls of Kuala Lumpur.

Recognizing the attraction the city possesses for shoppers across the globe, the Malaysian Tourism Board has taken initiatives to organize a country-wide sales carnival with discounts up to 70%, capitalizing on the festive seasons of Hari Raya and Deepavali. The carnival takes place from July to September and thus has given one more reason for Kuala Lumpur to be called the shopaholic’s home!

While the hustle and the bustle of the dynamic city continue, the visitors would undoubtedly wish to take refuge in the comfort of one of the many serviced apartments in Kuala Lumpur. Out of these, the Ascott Kuala Lumpur is one of the leading Kuala Lumpur serviced apartments, offering convenience and luxury sublime in its spacious apartments for the discerning executives and expatriates. Conveniently located in the Central Business District, this hotel is ideal for overseas assignments, leisure vacations, and relocation.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+