Our side trip to Malaysia will always be one of my regrets. Not because I did not enjoy the place but because if we could've only decided to go there before we purchased our tickets to and from Singapore, that could have saved us some money and some time. But then you can't really monetize the experiences and memories you get when you travel so I just shrug it off to console myself (-.-)
Important tip: Should you decide to travel 2 countries in one go, enter in one country and exit from the other. Your greatest gain will be time.
In travelling from Singapore to Malaysia, we decided to take the bus (Grassland) so we can take a look at the countrysides. It takes around 5-6 hours and costs SGD32.00. Make sure to check departure schedules online (Bus Schedule).
In travelling from Singapore to Malaysia, we decided to take the bus (Grassland) so we can take a look at the countrysides. It takes around 5-6 hours and costs SGD32.00. Make sure to check departure schedules online (Bus Schedule).
We took the 1:30PM sched and arrived in Malaysia around 8:00PM. We stayed in Hotel Petaling (booked via booking.com) in Petaling Street, Chinatown. After we had our dinner in a nearby family restaurant and a quick stroll around the area, we just retired for the night.
Since we only had one day in Malaysia, we already planned ahead where we'd go and it was decided that we will visit Batu Caves then just go around Kuala Lumpur. On our way to Batu Caves, we saw some beautiful graffiti and temples.
Batu Caves
Getting to Batu Caves is not hard at all, just do a bit of internet research and follow signs. Travel duration from KTM station in KL Sentral to Batu Caves station will take around 30-45 minutes and costs only MYR2.00. Then you would need to take a walk of about 5-8 minutes. There is an entrance fee of MYR2.00 which I think is very cheap considering that the place is a tourist attraction.
Read more and see pictures here: Batu Caves, MalaysiaKuala Lumpur
After we had our lunch in Batu Caves, we headed back to KL to start our walk-around journey. First stop was in Petronas Twin Towers.
After the required pictorials in Petronas Towers, we walked to Merdeka Square with the help of a map from the hotel and helpful locals. Along the way, you get to see Kuala Lumpur's beautiful buildings.
Merdeka Square is a historical place in Malaysia that represents the country's independence in 1957.
In KL City Gallery, you will see the famous I ❤ KL piece.
It's my first time to even hear of a Textile Museum.
Next stop: Central Market
Central Market was built in 1888 and was originally used as a wet market. This place is now a Heritage Site and is a landmark representing Malaysian culture and heritage. In here, you get to see loads of souvenir shops perfect for pasalubongs on the first floor and a food court on the second floor.
We got hungry so decided to stop by and eat in a snack stall Hot & Roll and it was the best decision ever! We ended up trying almost everything because it was sooo gooood.
It was starting to get dark so we went off to Chinatown which was just minutes away by foot and bought some more pasalubong.
Our hotel was literally just in Chinatown so we went back to rest and got back out at night to stroll some more. The next day, we travelled back to Singapore. We still chose the bus due to budget constraints (-.-) We headed to Berjaya Time Square bus stop where we also got off when we arrived.
Aside from the roughly 12 hours on the road from SG to MY to SG, I'd say our Malaysia visit was definitely worth our time.
