Explore Malaysia

Recommendation: Batu Caves and Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumper

Route overview: Penang -> Kuala Lumpur -> Malacca

From Southern Thailand, I took a 5-hour bus ride to Hat Yai, Malaysia where I stayed for one night as a transition. Followed by a 7-hour bus ride from Hat Yai to Penang, Malaysia where I continued by travels in Malaysia.

Penang (2 nights)

  • Walk around Georgetown to see Street Art
  • Eat in Little India District

7-hour bus ride to Kuala Lumper ($12)

Kuala Lumper (3 nights)

  • Batu Caves (used Grab Taxi to get there)
  • Petronas towers
  • Eco forest park (mini forest with suspension bridges in the city)
  • Sky Bar for great views and drinks

2-hour bus ride to Malacca ($3)

Malacca (2 nights)

  • Walk Jonder Street
  • Explore Chinatown

Malacca was my last stop in Malaysia. From there, I got on a bus at Central Station and took a 6-hour journey to Singapore to continue my travels through SE Asia.