Contributed by Reverie by Camile Aldriene

This marks the third leg of our Singapore–Malaysia trip. Later on spending a solar day in Kuala Lumpur, we rode a bus going to Penang, Malaysia. We stayed in Georgetown, alleged every bit  UNESCO Earth Heritage Site, and we but got wowed by its diverse culture and succulent cuisine! To give yous a brief intro near our  5D4N backpacking trip, we started out our first 2 days in Singapore. After that, nosotros spared a day for a cantankerous-country trip to visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for our 3rd mean solar day. Early in our 4th day, we took a v-60 minutes bus ride to Penang. And from hither, nosotros'll take a plane to Singapore before heading back to Manila.

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Commuting from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

From Kuala Lumpur, you tin can take a plane, a train, or a bus simply if you want to salve upward, y'all might besides go with the latter. We opted for five-hour bus ride from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth. Nosotros're actually heading to Georgetown but piffling did we know, this bus volition go directly to Georgetown. Nosotros booked our tickets online via EasyBook, the same booking site that we opted in booking a motorcoach ride from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. It'due south similar on how you volume a flight. You can choose your preferred fourth dimension of departure, omnibus route (pick-upward and drop-off point), and bus type.

Bus tickets range from MYR 34.10 to 45 (₱381 to 505). Print your ticket and be there at the option-upward point at least thirty minutes earlier the fourth dimension of deviation. Alternatively, y'all can skip online booking and purchase tickets at the TBS Terminal Bersepadu Selatan.

We took the viii.30am trip and we actually overslept then we had to hurry. We rode a train from KL Sentral to TBS Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, this is similar the grand station of buses going to any indicate from Kuala Lumpur. Since we got at the last around eight.25am, we actually missed the charabanc! We had to volume once more at the TBS station itself and paid the tickets. And so better not be late!

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The bus arrived at Butterworth, Penang. From there yous can take a ferry to Georgetown, which was highly recommended according to reviews. Nosotros decided to remain on the bus every bit this will go directly to Georgetown. Upon arrival at the final stop, we took a double-decker going to our hostel. Make sure you lot accept plenty coins and bills since you take to drib the payment before riding, no change!

Getting around

The best way to go around here is via a autobus if you want to hop on places cheaply and swiftly. Each bus has its ain route guided by numbers, ameliorate ask the locals which motorbus should you hop in. Since we stayed in Georgetown, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the best way to explore Georgetown is on foot or hire a bike!

Where to stay

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Since Georgetown is known as refurbished heritage sites, you tin can spend the night at these buildings turned hotel or hostels. Nosotros opted to book a hostel at Lebuh Chulia, a street famous for backpackers. We stayed at The Frame Guesthouse which is correct in forepart of Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling. Got a double room for MYR 92 (₱1,032). Staying at Lebuh Chulia is the best if you lot wanna mingle with other backpackers and party at night! It's well-nigh the famous Love Lane.

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The Frame Guesthouse

168, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

  • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory = MYR 37 (₱415) per dark, costless breakfast
  • Twin Room = MYR 89 (₱998) per night, costless breakfast
  • Double Room = MYR 92 (₱one,032) per dark, free breakfast

Trip highlights

Kapitan Restoran

How to get there: Located at Lebuh Chulia, just a block away from the hostel, after the junction

Starting time order of business after settling at the hostel is to accept dejeuner! It doesn't affair if you aren't into Indian food, I swear I dearest the food in here. They serve a full menu of curries, grilled and roasted chicken, and all sorts of other Indian dishes. They are mainly famous for their clay pot biryani, and tandoori chicken. Information technology took a few minutes earlier our nutrient arrived but it was then sumptuously delicious! Nosotros ordered 2 glasses of Teh Tarik of form!

Kuan Im Teng

How to get there: Located at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, simply a few walks away from Lebuh Chulia,

Visit this Taoist and Buddhist temple in Georgetown. Information technology features a distinct Chinese compages with carvings of dragons in the rock pillars.

Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower and Penang Fountain

How to go there:Nosotros rented a bike for MYR 15 (₱168) valid for the whole mean solar day but you tin walk all the style to Low-cal Street.

We simply followed the Lonely Planet Book for this and used the Waze App!

Have photos and roam effectually the city!

Fort Cornwallis

How to go there:Nosotros rented a bike for MYR 15 (PHP 168) valid for the whole day but you can walk all the way to Lite Street.

We just followed the Lonely Planet Book for this and used the Waze App!

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Fort Cornwallis is dubbed as the biggest intact fortress in Malaysia. Since we came in around 5pm, it was too tardily to go within.

Bike trail

Since we got a bike for us, we just roamed effectually Georgetown and let our wheels have us anywhere. Information technology's fun and surely a must-try. Only, we were able to have little photos, but the experience is what matters nearly!

Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion

As nosotros were just wandering with our wheel, we passed past this Blue Mansion, and yes information technology's the embrace of our travel bible– Lonely Planet Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang! Since it'south late in the afternoon, we weren't allowed to go within but we asked the guards if they could let united states of america take a photograph from afar since nosotros're heading back to Manila the next solar day.

Mahkamah Sesyen Dan Majistret Sivil

St. George's Church

Seh Tek Tong Cheah Kongsi

Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple

Seri Mahamariamman Temple

After our bike trail, nosotros brought dorsum the bikes nosotros rented and headed back to our hostel for a quick rest. We went out once more for dinner at Lebuh Chulia Street as they set a dark hawkers for our dinner. After our dinner, since it's our concluding solar day nosotros partied at Beloved Lane and met a few backpackers and exchanged stories. Promise you learned from this travel guide for a get-go-timer! If you lot have questions let me know in the comments surface area. ðŸ™‚

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