4-Day City Experiences Itinerary in Malaysia (July 2023)

  1. Day 1: Kuala Lumpur
    30 minutes (13 miles) from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    Start your trip in Malaysia's bustling capital city, Kuala Lumpur. Visit the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world. Explore the colorful streets of Chinatown and indulge in local street food. Admire the intricate architecture of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the National Mosque. End the day with a stroll around Lake Gardens, the city's largest park.

  2. Day 2: Malacca
    2 hours (92 miles) from Kuala Lumpur

    Travel back in time to the historic city of Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the A Famosa Fort, St. Paul's Church, and the Dutch Square. Take a stroll along the Malacca River and stop at Jonker Street Night Market for some souvenir shopping. End the day with a sunset view from the top of the revolving Taming Sari Tower.

  3. Day 3: Penang
    4 hours (223 miles) from Malacca

    Experience Malaysia's cultural melting pot in the island of Penang. Visit the Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Explore the colorful streets of Georgetown, the capital of Penang, and check out the street art and colonial architecture. Stop by the Clan Jetties, a traditional Chinese village on stilts, and end the day with a food tour of Penang's famous hawker stalls.

  4. Day 4: Johor Bahru
    6 hours (339 miles) from Penang

    End your trip in the southern city of Johor Bahru, located on the border of Singapore. Visit the Danga Bay waterfront and stroll along the beach. Learn about Malaysia's history at the Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and the Istana Besar palace. End the day with some retail therapy at Johor Premium Outlets.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Petronas Twin Towers (2 hours, free)
  • Chinatown (2 hours, budget-friendly)
  • Sultan Abdul Samad Building (1 hour, free)
  • Lake Gardens (2 hours, free)
  • A Famosa Fort (1 hour, free)
  • St. Paul's Church (1 hour, free)
  • Jonker Street Night Market (2 hours, budget-friendly)
  • Taming Sari Tower (1 hour, budget-friendly)
  • Kek Lok Si Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Georgetown (2 hours, free)
  • Clan Jetties (1 hour, free)
  • Hawker Stall Food Tour (2 hours, budget-friendly)
  • Danga Bay (1 hour, free)
  • Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque (1 hour, free)
  • Istana Besar (1 hour, free)
  • Johor Premium Outlets (2 hours, budget-friendly)
  • Total Estimated Costs: budget-friendly
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