[2024 Kuala Lumpur ] Travel Guide for REXKL (Updated Sep)

📚 Bookworm for a Day

#photolocation #100waysoftravel Personally love this Book Xcess in Rex KL within Kuala Lumpur City Center. The place is huge and literally every corner is full with books. There are total 3 floors for the entire bookstore where all are accessible through staircase within the place inside. There is also mezzanine floor where you can go up and strike a pose for photo too! Strongly recommend to come by 😆

Creative hub in Kuala Lumpur 👩‍🎨

#kualalumpurtrip #creativehub #rexkl #malaysia #awesomepic #couplestrip Been staying in Kuala Lumpur for many years but never heard of RexKL until a Taiwanese Youtuber introduced this place in her channel 😅😅 and finally, I was here to pay a visit in the weekend. This is such a nice place to chill out. The entire building is full of literary atmosphere ever since it has been re-furnished from an old theatre and now, it is a creative hub for event, exhibition, theatre and there are some cute hidden small shops selling clothes or their handmade products. Some highlights here: 1) the biggest Malaysia book retailer - Bookxpress 2) Go cart 3) Rexperience - Digital Art Space 🕰️Business Hours: - 830 am to 10 pm: Mon to Thurs - 830 am to 12 am - Fri to Sun 🚗 Parking - The parking nearby is very expensive at RM 5 for every half an hour. If you are driving, you must have mentally preparation for that 😅 - More recommend to take grab or train ( Pasar Seni Station ). 🏖️Ambiance/Facilities: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Literary Labyrinth: Getting Lost in RexKL’s BookXcess

#bookstoresandgalleries #100waysoftravel A unique gem in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, merging the old with the new. Situated in the historic Rex Cinema, the bookstore has transformed the space into a literary haven that still honors the building's cinematic past. The ambiance is an intriguing blend of rustic charm and modern design, with bookshelves winding around the theater’s old framework. This gives visitors a sense of exploration, as they wander through a labyrinth of books, discovering hidden corners and cozy reading nooks.

Aesthetic Bookstore in Kuala Lumpur

#weekendgetaways BookXcess RexKL is a must visit place when you're in Kuala Lumpur! The aesthetic interior design is definitely visually appealing. 📍Address: 2nd Floor REXKL, 80 Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 🕙 Hours: 10am - 10pm (Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday) 10am - 12am (Friday and Saturday) 🚝 Nearest train station: LRT Plaza Rakyat (400m) MRT Pasar Seni (650m) #awesomepic #kualalumpur #kualalumpurspot #aestheticspaces #bookstore #bookstagram

Back to the future at RexKL in Chinatown

RexKL is a cultural hub for creatives meets food and retail in a building that once a cinema in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown. The renovation of the place still preserve the vibe of cinema which makes us feel like traveling back in time while you can get the latest book released and nice food. It’s a must visit place while you visit KL. Highlights: - bookstore named Bookxcess on the top floor - (hidden) mural arts on the wall - short walk from public transportation - offer various shop from cafe, street food, ice cream to local clothes brand and 2nd hand stuff - surrounding by great foods in the area of Chinatown - many photo spots to take photo #kualalumpur #rexkl #bookxcess #malaysia #kl #klchinatown #มาเลเซีย

The cultural and art centre, REXKL

#citywalk If you don't know where to go for the weekend, thia is the right place for you. It's free entry, you can come by to grab a coffee, find a book to buy at cheap price here in BookXcess, or even join their music venture or art exhibition (weekly or monthly changing!) You can also indulge yourself with their cocktails, tuak and other beverages as well as foods! I've been here for Emo Nights, Cherry Bomb 🍒 💣 Girls' DJ all night playing techno, and also this mesmerizing immersive digital art- Sensorii! Most of the activities are affordable, around RM 25- RM 30+! And currently, they're onto a new immersive digital exprience- REXPERIENCE. The arts made you feel like in a different universe ✨️ I would love to experience this all over again, and the price for this starting from RM 30 for kids, and RM 60 for adults ♡ REXKL is a must go if you want to go on adventure and touring in Kuala Lumpur! #awesomepic #couplestrip #newyearadventure #culturalhub

Ghetto food street

At the basement level of the REXKL arts hub, there is a food street that consists of a food-truck concept of individual stalls selling their own specialty menus! The ambience is very ghetto and funky, with the brick floors and industrial minimalistic look. One thing I thought could’ve helped was for there to be air-conditioning. It was open-air and way too hot for comfort. Anyway, we tried the signature noodles, cheeseburger and artisan cakes from three different stalls. I would recommend the burger but for that price, I think you can find cheaper options elsewhere. The pandan-flavoured cake tasted better than the Boston cream pie. My overall rating of the experience: 3 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #malaysia #tripmoments #tripblazers

Find Waldo -Me in the Sea of Books!

Legendary Rex Theatre on Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur reincarnated into a place for communities, events, exhibitions, performances, screenings, bookstore, retail, food and beverage. Our story Located in the heart of Downtown Kuala Lumpur, REXKL is a community & cultural hub that occupies a historical site of one of the first theatres in the country before founded in 1947. After the first fire in 1972, Rex Cinema was rebuilt as a state of the art single-screen theatre with over a thousand seating capacity. In its heyday, the Shaw Brothers, and later on by Golden Screen Cinemas operated the theatre before another fire in 2002 that ended its glory days as a cinema. 17 years later, a group of creative entrepreneurs led by Shin Tseng and Shin Chang decided to re-activate this 60,000 sq.ft. building as part the mission to rejuvenate the forgotten part of KL by injecting new businesses, cultural agenda and creative programs into this otherwise dilapidated hidden gem.#awesomepic #kl #trending #rexkl

🦖 RexKL @ Pasar Seni

#mymymemories RexKL is a creative community hub, where you can find lots of shops ranging from a bookstore, a tattoo parlor, food stores, clothing and more. And the best part of it, is that everything's local! There's even an event hall where you can find local concerts and theater groups doing shows. RexKL used to be a theater back in the olden days, and it is now converted into this creative community center. They refurbished a little of the space and maintained the look and feel of the old theater. A mix of old and new! There's a BookXcess on top, and as you know, there's plenty of "hidden spots" where you can take instagrammable photos of yourself. Some spots allow you to look out into the event/theater hall as well. Below, we visited two stores - Stellar Coffee and The Rex Bar. Stellar is a coffee and kombucha bar, and The Rex Bar is.. well, a bar 🤣 Our recommendations are the Hawthorn Kombucha from Stellar, and Highball Yuzu from The Rex Bar! There are places where you can sit and enjoy your drinks and food, a great place where you can gather with your friends and support the local creative scene too! Lots of food to choose from as well, from pizzas, to burgers and even noodles! Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Instagram worthy BookXcess REX KL

Not only REXKL is known for their hall that was used for gigs and events, but there’s also like an open dining site and a famous bookstore- BookXcess. This time around, BookXcess featuring unique rustic maze shelf full of books surrounding the areas, from the second floor towards downstair as this building is actually an old cinema Known for their unique style, visitors shall be cautious all the time, not to miss any step while walking up or down the stairs. Also, I love how they split the areas into children’s sections, hot-selling books and others. There’s directory at the bookstore to help you navigate around the area. REXKL BookXcess- Jalan Petaling in the Chinatown. Kuala Lumpur is accessible by MRT and need to walk about 7 minutes. And also there’s few carpark around the area but usually high traffic during the weekend since Pasar Seni is a hotspot for hangouts. #urbanexplorer

#MyTripVlog REX KL

Visiting REXKL, REXKL is a community-based cultural and creative hub in Downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 80, Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The most attractive place to visit here is xcess book, aesthetic place for you to take a picture. They have plenty of eateries and also you can crash here to have a drink. Have a nice weekend ahead guys! #mytripvlog #bucketlistreboot

Desserts at Stellar

#deliciousfood #dessert #foodie You know what I deserve? Dessert~! It was a hectic week for me, and my boyfriend decide to bring me out for some food hunting trip and the first stop was at REX KL. I was the one who decides to go there since he never been to REX KL so, I wanted to show him around. After going through the maze route of Bookxcess at the cultural centre, we decide to go down and find some food. And that's when he saw Stellar KL, on the left side of the passage with mirrors. They are still newly open when we came by. But option wise, it's enough to attract us to try. Their s'mores pie and the s'mores tart are super gooey. It's a bit too sweet even for me as a sweet tooth but the texture win my heart ❤️ I don't remember the exact price but, I could say that it's range from RM 20- RM 30 for both ☺️

Vintage place at Rex KL

A historic venue reincarnated into a space for events, theatre, exhibitions, performances, screenings, library facilities, workshops, retail, and F&B. Petaling Street @REXKL REXKL situated on Jalan Sultan where the original building was opened on 28th July 1947. The Background, REXKL – Collective Fun, Food & Drinks #staycation #awesomepic #photography #vintage

☕️ Hidden Coffee Gem

#weekendgetaways Found this lovely gem within Kuala Lumpur City Centre - The Rex KL. This small cafe is just within the building itself, named after Stellar Cafe. They provide both indoor and outdoor seatings. Personally love this place because it is cosy and comfortable. Not to mention, the service staff is kind enough to offer serve water to us after we ordered our drink. Strongly recommended!

BookXcess RexKL checked✅

One of the best and unique attractions. Since it has been a famous spot for tourist, coming on weekdays to avoid crowds are no longer applicable 😂 But if you want to find an instagramable worth do come here! #rexkl #bookxcess #kuala_lumpur

Rex KL

#travelanywhere Feeling Artsy fartsy? Then you will love RexKL. At Rex KL, this whole place shouts modern new age art, evoking a sense of pop art culture as well. You see playful and colourful contemporary paintings on the walls and walkways and I love it. There are even art exhibitions on certain floors Rex KL was once a cineme/theater but it has now been transformed into 3 levels of dining, retail and event space. Head in and explore this building, there are many nice cafes and restaurants, unique shops and interesting artifacts to look at. Definitely not a boring but a cool place to hang out at in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia!

Book shop in KL

Very cool bookshop in KL. Rexkl! Very popular. very warm

BOOK LOVERS ALERT! 📚 Maze-like Library in the heart of Kuala Lumpur✨

BookXcess RexKL was one of the hidden gem in Petaling Street Kuala Lumpur✨ For decades the building served as a local cinema in the heart of community Location: 📍 2nd Floor, RexKL, Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur Getting there: 🚗 You can walk around 6 minutes from the famous Petaling Street. Attractions: ✨ Books Lovers ALERT! Full of books with affordable prices. The experience to finding books inside bookmaze was super-interesting! But don’t worry, you can also buy the book from BookXcess website 📚👀 Ratings: 4,5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Enjoy strolling! Don’t forget to take pictures!📸 #malaysia #kualalumpur #trip #instatravel

The most maze-like bookstore in Kuala Lumpur

#travelanywhere Walking into REXKL … it’s feels like stepping into a world where history and creativity intertwine, with every corner offering a new discovery. A Formerly renowned theater in Kuala Lumpur, now transformed into a cultural landmark, the REX KL Arts District. The designer 🧑🎨 utilized the original theater 🎦 staircase space to give every book its own unique spot. Highly recommended 🌟🌟🌟🌟 1️⃣ Explore the vintage maze-like bookstore 2️⃣ Every corner holds a surprise 3️⃣ Café downstairs It’s more than just a bookstore; BookXcess is a creative community! The unique design presents each book in the most distinctive way! 💰 entrances fee 🆓 ⏰ Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 22:00 Friday - Sunday: 08:30 - 23:59 📮 BookXcess 80, Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur 🚘🚇 MRT: Pasar Seni, then walk 600 meters or take a quick ride Tips ⏮️ 🤫 First-time visitors might miss the entrance 🤫 Take a photo with the tallest bookshelf inside 🤫 Visit on weekday to avoid crowds and you have more space for own photos #DeeplyCultivatingYourselfIsALifelongPursuit #CityWalk #BookXcess #KualaLumpurBookstore #KualaLumpur #MustVisitInKualaLumpur #MeTime #KualaLumpurSpot #KL #Bookstore #REXKL #InternetEntrepreneurship #MostBeautifulMazeLibrary

REX KL

Beautiful place, very industrial with exposed truss, unfinished concrete wall and floor. All these combined to give a very matching setting for the retail and commercial activities found here - cafe, food court, exhibition space (currently on fashion) and a design bookshop. The play of materials is awesome, wood against concrete, concrete against glass. We enjoyed everything here

RexKL May24

unexpected gem in KL china town while grabbing a coffee. Great for picking up a travel guide, always like to keep a paper copy from places I visit. You will get lost so remember where the stairs are lol#rexkl

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Turning an old movie theater into a little community

Bookxcess RexKL, The interior was renovated from an old movie theater. There is a classic inside. The walkway has holes, please walk carefully. There is a photography corner (bookstore) and exhibitions for viewing (for a fee). In front of the first floor there is a cafe and a black and white photography shop. #malaysiatrip #bookstore #familytrip #trip 📍Address: Second floor, at RexKL, Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🕰️Business Hours: 10AM to 10PM

REXKL

#weekendgetaways A hub of artsy and creative minds. Lots of local shops, specialty nooks, tattoo place, thrift shops, and more. The book shop upstairs must be one of the highlights. I got a bit lost though, one time I ended up in the emergency exit or like a prohibited area but I managed to escape quickly because again, I just got lost lol. Do come here, take lots of pictures, and support the local artists/minds behind this place.overall awesome

Kuala Lumpur | A Book Lover's Paradise

📚 During my trip to Kuala Lumpur, I discovered BookXcess, a paradise for book lovers. This place feels like a maze made of books, with an extensive collection across various genres. It’s easy to lose yourself among the shelves, exploring everything from fiction to non-fiction. 🎨 There was a unique exhibition during my visit, adding an extra layer of charm to the experience. The displays were captivating and perfectly matched the literary atmosphere. 📖 For anyone who loves books, BookXcess is a must-visit. The variety of books and the immersive environment make it an unforgettable destination. 🕰️ Plan to spend plenty of time here, as the vast collection will keep you engaged for hours. Whether you’re hunting for a new read or just browsing, BookXcess won't disappoint. 📍 Location: BookXcess RexKL, Kuala Lumpur #kl #malaysia

There is no friend as loyal as a book!

BookXcess REXKL is truly a masterpiece which captivating me with magnificent layout and astonishing lighting layer. The books are cheaper because many of then are printed specially for a book lover like us while others are overstock or remainded books. I spent almost two hours enjoying reading and looking around some motivation and Meditations book for myself and I can't believe I found a lots more to bring home! 😂#rexkl #bookexcess

Matter of Painting & Piying Dream at REX KL

#cny2024 RXP.KL at REX KL has some new showcases “Piying Dream” and “Matter of Painting”, by the world-famous, award-winning Danny Rose Studio, in collaboration with Temple of Light. The Danny Rose Studio has been reverberating around the art world, attracting over 5 million visitors worldwide to date. “Matter of Painting”, offers visitors an experience which transforms the walls of RXP.KL, into an all-engrossing canvas where an “invisible digital artist” explores a myriad of colours and textures of painting materials. “Piying Dream” - is an amazing experience built with 3,000 masterfully crafted shadow puppets from the Qing Dynasty to today, weaving together iconic design motifs and vibrant colours from authentic artefacts!!! It is truly a riveting audio-visual experience. The 1-hour exhibition is now open, tickets are priced at RM60 for adults, RM42 for youths, students, seniors and OKU, with tickets for children priced at RM30. Address - 80, Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur City Centre #PYDRXP #REXPERIENCE #RXPKL #REXKL #livelifelah #immersiveexperience #inmersiveart #artcollective

Unique and Fun Hub in the heart of KL 🇲🇾

#kualalumpurtrip 📍REXKL 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur Stumbled upon this hub while strolling around Chinatown Kuala Lumpur, and it was indeed a hidden gem! REXKL is a historic venue transformed into a space for events and exhibitions. The space is bringing out hipster vibes, with neon lights and stuff, there is so many picture worthy spots to check out! Oh, interesting fact is that there is a huge book store inside this hub: BookXCess! It is like a maze in the bookstore, so be sure to check out! We had so much surprises stepping foot into this unique and fun hub in the heart of downtown Kuala Lumpur! There are a lot of food stores at the ground floor as well, with plenty of seatings and tables! Love this place, would like to revisit again!

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Artsy hangout spot

REXKL is a very interesting spot to visit if you are in Kuala Lumpur as it is not really a shopping mall but more of an arts exhibition space! The most famous shop here is the insanely huge bookshop where you can wander through the complicated mazes of bookshelves and immerse yourself in the books. They also regularly hold arts and cultural exhibitions at the multi-purpose heritage spaces. When we visited, the theme then was about deforestation and raising awareness of this issue. There is also a cute nostalgic mama shop on level 1 where you can get your bites and snacks! My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #malaysia #tripmoments #tripblazers