HomeAsiaSouth East AsiaMalaysiaLangkawi & Kuala Lumpur Tourist Spots & Itinerary By Marcos Detourist on January 4, 2013I was on a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with no clear idea where to go for the next 26 days. KL was only supposed to be a stopover for a trip to another destination, which didn’t push through.I wandered around Kuala Lumpur for a few days trying to figure out the rest of my trip.Arrival in Kuala LumpurAirAsia flight from Clark to Kuala LumpurBukit Bintang Hostel LifeStroll at Upper Bukit Bintang’ high-end shopping centersAround Kuala LumpurKL Monorail Station at Bukit BintangDusk view of KL Skyline from Titiwangsa LakeLoved the minimalist interiors of the Islamic Arts Museum MalaysiaWandering around the picnic groves at the Lake Gardens, Kuala LumpurNational Monument of MalaysiaKuala Lumpur Old Parliament building at Merdeka SquareI [heart] KL!Visit Malaysia Tourism Center for inspiration on where to go nextAfter browsing through brochures at the Malaysia Tourism Center, I knew where my next destination would be: Langkawi Island!Langkawi BackpackingCenang Beach, the main tourist area of Langkawi IslandMy first sunset at Langkawi Island. That’s Rebak Kecil and Rebak Besar Islands in the distance.Luxurious dusk view of Cenang BeachCozy cat sharing my dorm bedLangkawi Island HoppingBoarding the speed boat for the island hopping tour of LangkawiEmerald fresh waters of Dayang Bunting LakeLimestone cliffs at Dayang Bunting IslandHuge eagle scavenging on dead poultry at the eagle-feeding site in LangkawiBeras Basah Island (Wet Rice Island)Clear blue skies transform Cenang Beach, Langkawi into the perfect tropical paradiseExploring Langkawi by BicycleTengah Beach, 1st stop on my bicycle tourStroll along boat filled shores of Chenang BeachLate afternoon view of Dayang Bunting Island from Chenang BeachDusk view of Tengah BeachTour around Langkawi IslandView of Langkawi Island’s steep Cambrian cliffs at the Cable Car ride to the top of Mount MachincangAerial view of Langkawi from the viewing decks at Mount MachincangView of Langkawi Island’s interiorsMonkey at Seven Wells (Telaga Tujuh) WaterfallTanjung Rhu, one of Langkawi’s best beaches with the finest and whitest sand.Eagle Square in Kuah, the main commercial center, and entry point of Langkawi IslandScenic promenades near the Eagle Square in Kuah, LangkawiLaman Padi /Rice museum at Cenang Beach, LangkawiSunset at Cenang BeachMy last sunset in LangkawiDon’t leave yet. There’s more!Kuala Lumpur Skyline night shot from Lake Titiwangsa,…6 Days Kuala Lumpur Itinerary — KL City Center, MalaysiaPlanning a trip to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 Days Kuala Lumpur Itinerary — Overnight Layover at KL…Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur during SunsetPetronas Twin Towers at NightComments Anthony saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:15 pmwhat camera lens did you use sir? Marcos saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:05 pmSigma 18-250mm Superzoom and Nikkor 10-24 Ultra Wide Angle lenses on my NikonD5000. Anthony saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:22 pmthanks! by the way ill be having my 5 day trip to KL. im planning to go to SG in between via bus. what bus do you recommend ? how many days will i allocate for KL? any good recommendation of backpackers in KL and SG?Thanks! Marcos saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:42 pmIf you want to save money (like half of the regular bus fare), you can cross to Johor Bahru Malaysia first. Then take the bus to KL from there.Two days is enough to see the major attractions in KL. I actually did a similar trip on my first visit to Singapore and Malaysia Anthony saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:02 pmhow many hours? from KL to johor bahru. JB to SG?is it ok if i can get a brief outline of good thing to see in KL?Thanks! Marcos saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:14 pmSG City Center to JB should take 1 hour or less then 5-6 to KL. Here’s the link of our itinerary: https://www.ambot-ah.com/singapore-malaysia-5-days-diy-itinerary-budget/.You can check more of my posts in Malaysia: https://www.ambot-ah.com/place/singapore/ Singapore: https://www.ambot-ah.com/place/singapore/ Anthony saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:08 pmwe will be arriving 5pm LCCT . is it possible to go straight to SG from airport? Marcos saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:47 pmyeah. There’s an LRT station at Changi Airport. Kristine saysMay 1, 2013 at 2:42 amGreat capture of Langkawi! Thanks for the inspiration and for helping me create our itinerary! Posting of new comments is disabled temporarily.Connect with Marcos on:Detourista.comMarcosDetourist.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDetourista.comDiscover more travel guides and blogs about the Philippines and beyond by Marcos DetouristChoose your next destination: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Marcos saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:05 pmSigma 18-250mm Superzoom and Nikkor 10-24 Ultra Wide Angle lenses on my NikonD5000.
Anthony saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:22 pmthanks! by the way ill be having my 5 day trip to KL. im planning to go to SG in between via bus. what bus do you recommend ? how many days will i allocate for KL? any good recommendation of backpackers in KL and SG?Thanks!
Marcos saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:42 pmIf you want to save money (like half of the regular bus fare), you can cross to Johor Bahru Malaysia first. Then take the bus to KL from there.Two days is enough to see the major attractions in KL. I actually did a similar trip on my first visit to Singapore and Malaysia
Anthony saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:02 pmhow many hours? from KL to johor bahru. JB to SG?is it ok if i can get a brief outline of good thing to see in KL?Thanks!
Marcos saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:14 pmSG City Center to JB should take 1 hour or less then 5-6 to KL. Here’s the link of our itinerary: https://www.ambot-ah.com/singapore-malaysia-5-days-diy-itinerary-budget/.You can check more of my posts in Malaysia: https://www.ambot-ah.com/place/singapore/ Singapore: https://www.ambot-ah.com/place/singapore/
Anthony saysJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:08 pmwe will be arriving 5pm LCCT . is it possible to go straight to SG from airport?
Kristine saysMay 1, 2013 at 2:42 amGreat capture of Langkawi! Thanks for the inspiration and for helping me create our itinerary!