Kuala Lumpur blends heritage with modernity, and the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) district reflects the city’s latest developments. Just a one-hour flight from Singapore, this 70-acre financial hub brings together offices, shops, homes and public spaces, making it a convenient base for a weekend stay.
Settle Into the TRX District
Travellers looking for a studio apartment in Kuala Lumpur as their home base can consider the TRX district for a short stay. Since its large lifestyle mall opened in 2023, the area has evolved from a primarily daytime business zone into a destination where visitors can also shop, dine and unwind.
Shop at The Exchange TRX and Beyond
Visitors staying at properties such as Capri by Fraser Bukit Bintang can combine a visit to The Exchange TRX with a trip to the Bukit Bintang retail belt, around a 15-minute walk from the district. The mall features luxury labels, Malaysian brands, and Malaysia’s first Apple Store beneath a glass dome. Nearby, the 10-acre TRX City Park offers shaded gardens where visitors can take a break between shopping stops.
Discover Zhongshan Building
Located in Kampung Attap, about a 20-minute drive from TRX, Zhongshan Building brings together three restored 1950s shophouses housing cafes, design studios and independent shops. Visitors can enjoy brunch at a courtyard bakery known for its sourdough sandwiches, photograph the colourful graffiti walls and stop by a stationery shop that customises notebooks.
Dine by Open Flame
Barkar KL, a Michelin-selected restaurant about a 10-minute drive from TRX, features a cave-inspired interior accessed through a corridor lined with stacked firewood. Its wood-fired kitchen adds a rich, smoky depth to Malaysian dishes, while the chef’s table offers diners a close-up view of the flames.