Jalan Yap Ah Loy is a short
street in the inner city of Kuala Lumpur, located near
Jalan Tun Perak and named after Yap Ah Loy
(1837-1885), the third and the longest term Capitan China (1868-1885) during
the British Malaya era. It runs from the intersection with
Jalan Tun H S Lee, across from Jalan
Pasar Besar, to the intersection with
Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, across from Jalan
Hang Lekiu.Jalan Yap Ah Loy within walking distance to many major tourist attractions. - Petaling Street (5 mins walk) - Masjid India (5 mins walk) - Central Market (10 mins walk) - KL Tower (10 mins walk) - Dataran Merdeka / Merdeka Square (5 mins walk).