Kuala Lumpur on a Budget: 2 Days for Just $100!

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🗓️ Day 1 – Culture, Views & Street Food

🌄 Morning (08:00 - 11:00)
• Breakfast: Nasi lemak or roti canai from a local warung
Cost: $2
• Visit: Batu Caves (free entry)
– Round-trip train: ~$1.5

🕌 Midday (11:30 - 14:00)
• Explore Kuala Lumpur City Gallery & Merdeka Square (free)
• Lunch: Banana leaf rice or nasi campur
Cost: ~$3–4

🏙️ Afternoon (14:30 - 17:00)
• Walk around KL Tower area + Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve (free)
• Short break with iced drink (~$1)

🌆 Evening (18:00 - 21:00)
• Dinner at Jalan Alor Night Market – satay, noodles, fruit juice
Cost: ~$5–6
• End the day with a Petronas Twin Towers light show (free)

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🛏️ Accommodation (1 night)
• Budget hostel or guesthouse in Chinatown or Bukit Bintang
Cost: ~$10–12

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🗓️ Day 2 – Local Life, Shopping & Rooftop Vibes

☀️ Morning (08:00 - 10:00)
• Local breakfast: Teh tarik + kaya toast
Cost: ~$2
• Walk around Petaling Street Market (Chinatown)

🛍️ Midday (10:30 - 13:00)
• Explore Central Market and buy small souvenirs
Budget: ~$5
• Lunch: Chinese noodle soup or coconut water + snacks
Cost: ~$3

🏙️ Afternoon (14:00 - 17:00)
• Rooftop chill (non-alcoholic): Héli Lounge Bar (arrive around 3:30pm for views – drinks optional)
– Or relax at KLCC Park
Drink/snack: ~$5

🌃 Evening (18:00 - 21:00)
• Dinner: Street food in Little India – dosa + drink
Cost: ~$4
• Final evening walk around the city

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🚇 Transportation – 2 Days
• Public transport pass or tokens
Estimated total: $8–10
– Metro, Monorail, and bus combo