Vacation to Kuala Lumpur and Penang – A vacation to Malaysia may not be a new thing to hear anymore since there are many exciting places you can visit there. However, for the first-timer, surely they need more info than what is available now, right t-mates?
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You must want to know more about tourist attractions, culinary delights, and cool spots you can explore with your family or buddies in Malaysia. Therefore, this time tiket.com will give you an itinerary to Kuala Lumpur and Penang for the first-timer.
Check Out the Latest Travel Regulations for Malaysia First!
Before you travel to Malaysia, make sure you’re aware of the latest regulations. Check out the rules below:
- COVID-19 PCR testing and quarantine are no longer required for anyone with a complete series of vaccinations and boosters (proven by a vaccine certificate).
- Travelers are required to submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test 2×24 hours* prior to departure, as well as an antigen test 1×24 hours* upon arrival in Malaysia, and remain in quarantine for 5×24 hours* if you have not received the first vaccination dose or vaccine.
- A travel insurance policy for COVID-19 is no longer necessary.
- Download & Install the MySejahtera App for contact tracing and complete travel forms.
- More detailed information can be checked on this page.
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4 Days 3 Nights Kuala Lumpur and Penang Itinerary!
T-mates, you already know the latest travel regulations to Malaysia. Now it’s time for you to embark on an exciting adventure in the neighboring country. Let’s goooo!
Day one in Kuala Lumpur:
- Arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Check-in at Ancasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Fill your stomach by eating Nasi Kerabu Desa Pandan
- Visit Aquaria KLCC
- Play at KLCC Park
- Enjoy the sunset at Petronas Twin Towers
- Night culinary hunting at Alor street food market
- Back to hotel and rest
An exciting journey in Malaysia will begin upon your arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. No need to rush, t-mates, just chill and enjoy the beauty of this airport. In this place, you can visit the KLIA Jungle Boardwalk. It will be a rare moment to be able to play in the forest inside the airport!
Let’s end the excitement at the airport and move to a hotel, check-in, and put your stuff in your room, so you can explore the city freely. In this city, you can try staying at Ancasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur. This hotel is really suitable for you because of its strategic location and affordable price. Don’t worry t-mates, you can feel the sensation of the room by booking on tiket.com app!
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You must be hungry after a long flight and driving to the hotel, right? Better fill your belly first. Not far from the hotel, you can try Malaysian dishes at Nasi Kerabu Desa Pandan! After that, you can immediately explore the Kuala Lumpur area.
For the first stop, you can visit Aquaria KLCC. You can find more than 5,000 sea creatures inside this giant aquarium. It’s fascinating to see unique underwater animals up closer!
From here, you can continue playing at KLCC Park, t-mates. Enjoy the beautiful cityscape of Kuala Lumpur while getting some fresh air. In fact, you can even swim in the park too! Where else can you play with water in the middle of the city, right?
This is one place you shouldn’t miss. You can visit the Petronas Twin Towers, one of the icons of Malaysia! It’s best to come here at the end of the day, such a peaceful moment. See for yourself how magnificent this building is!
End your first-day adventure with food hunting in Alor street food market, t-mates. This place is a paradise for foodies. You can find various types of food, from seafood to other street food, super-complete! You can return to the hotel and rest after your stomach is full.
Day two in Kuala Lumpur:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit the Islamic Art Museum
- Come to Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur
- Have lunch with eating Hainanese Chicken Rice at Chee Meng
- Shopping in Bukit Bintang
- Back to hotel and rest
The second day in Malaysia won’t be less exciting than the day before. The first place we will visit on the second day is Islamic Art Museum. You must know that this place is the largest Islamic art museum in Southeast Asia, t-mates! The interior design is truly something else! In this magnificent museum, you can also learn a lot about the history of Islam. But, before you go there, fill up on breakfast at the hotel first.
Next up, you can stop at Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur, which is filled with beautiful bird species! Uniquely, this park is conceptualized like real nature, with no cages, all the birds are left free and made a place according to their habitat. Interesting, isn’t it?
In the daytime, it’s good to eat first. You can stop by Chee Meng and eat Hainanese Chicken Rice. The taste is really delicious, t-mates, it doesn’t seem like it would be enough to eat just once. Let’s close this second day with a visit to Bukit Bintang. Spend plenty of time here, cause there are various activities that you can do in this area. Start from shopping at Central Market and culinary hunts, to enjoying a night out in Changkat!
If everything is finished, it’s time to return to the hotel and rest, because tomorrow you will travel to Penang!
Day three in Penang:
- Breakfast and check-out from the hotel
- Make a stop at Batu Caves first
- Have lunch and check-in at Hotel Sentral Georgetown
- Explore Penang Street Art
- Visiting the Penang 3D Art Museum
- Have dinner at the Toh Soon Cafe
- Back to hotel and rest
The third day finally came. It’s time for you to pack up, have breakfast, and check out from the hotel. While heading to Penang, take your time to stop by Batu Caves, t-mates. You can try the fun of climbing 272 colorful stairs here. Don’t miss the four caves there, because each cave has its own uniqueness!
You must be exhausted after climbing many stairs. So, it’s time to fill your stomach before returning to the hotel to rest for a while. This time, you can try to spend the night at Hotel Sentral Georgetown. This hotel will provide you with complete facilities. For your information, this hotel is part of a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site!
Do you feel refreshed after lying down? Let’s continue the tour! Now, look at the excellent place here, Penang Street Art. You’ll find many paintings or murals on roadside walls. The visuals on display can make your eyes glaze over because the picture is like alive.
You can continue to visit other exciting places, such as Penang 3D Art Museum. You can see and take pictures of 40 artworks in this unique place. There’s a Modern Classic and also the All About Penang Life theme. Try them all, guarantees you won’t regret it!
Having dinner at Toh Soon Cafe could be the perfect moment to end this third day. One of the mainstay menus at this cafe is Nasi Lemak which tastes so distinctive! After your stomach is full, you can return to the hotel and rest.
Last day in Penang:
- Breakfast and check-out from the hotel
- Wander around and buy souvenirs at Queensbay Mall
- Heading to Penang International Airport to go home
Last day in Malaysia, you still have to be enthusiastic, t-mates. Let’s have breakfast first so you can go back to Jakarta still with full energy. After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, you can go straight to Queensbay Mall to walk around and buy souvenirs while waiting for flight time. Save all your good moments in Kuala Lumpur and Penang for your next exciting vacation!
Here are Some Tips for a Vacation in Malaysia, Take a Note And Remember!
Make your holiday more comfortable with pro tips from tiket.com, which can certainly make it easier for you there!
1. Prepare a universal travel adapter, because the socket in Malaysia is different.
2. Learn a little Melayu Language, especially for bargaining. It really works!
3. Use public transportation for long-distance locations, as it is cheaper and safer.
4. For smooth internet access, you can buy a SIM Card on tiket.com!
Transportation You Can Use While in Malaysia, Check This Out!
Saving money is also a soft skill when on vacation, one of which is by utilizing existing public transportation.
1. LRT (Light Rapid Transit)
Looking for cheap transportation? Just take the LRT! You only need to purchase a rechargeable card for repeated use.
2. MRT (Masa Rapid Transit)
Like LRT, the MRT also requires you to have a special card as a ticket. The difference is MRT ticket machines issue tokens that must be inserted at the exit gate.
3. Rapid KL
This transportation has cash or card tap payment options. There is also an All-Day ticket option that can take you around popular tourist attractions in Malaysia.
4. Go KL
Want to take free transportation? Then you can use this Go KL. This bus will travel around the city center.
See More Information in the Malaysia Editions of tiket Guide!
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