Alor Setar – Kuala Lumpur

Review of solo trip to Alor Setar – Kuala Lumpur for 3 days 2 nights

Day 1: Travel by train
• Start the day with the 07:20 train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar. Ticket price 50 THB. The train departed on time.
• Passed immigration checkpoint and got the stamp.
• Bought ticket from Padang Besar to Alor Setar for 5.70 MYR, paid with YouTrip card (no cash accepted).
• Arrived at Alor Setar and called Grab to continue the journey.
• Two plans:
• Plan A: Go straight to the airport.
• Plan B: Stop by Aman Mall and chill at Sulb Café.
• Chose Plan B because coincidentally met a Thai travel companion and shared Grab fare, costing 1.5 MYR each.
• Food cost this meal about 27.40 MYR.
• Called Grab from the café to the airport at 1:30 PM.

Accommodation in KL
• Stayed at Kingston Hotel 12 @ Jalan Raja Laut, KL
• (Paid a 100 MYR deposit)
• Room as advertised, with a view of the KLCC Twin Towers

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Day 2: Visit 6 must-see spots in KL
• Started touring from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Suitable for solo female travelers, safe travel, focusing on relaxed photo-taking
• Petronas Twin Towers (viewed from afar, didn’t go inside due to hot weather)
• River of Life
• Pavilion Bukit Bintang (had a meal and strolled around)
• Masjid Putra Jaya (beautiful pink mosque but too far, so didn’t go)
• Sultan Abdul Samad (building under renovation)
• Dataran Merdeka (great photo spot, crowded)
• Saloma Link (cool photo bridge)

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Last day: Return trip
• Called Grab from accommodation to KL Terminal 2 airport, fare 82 MYR including toll fees
• Stopped by Aman Mall at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to get something to eat, fare 8.24 MYR
• Called Grab to KTM Anak Bukit to go to Padang Besar checkpoint, fare 9.27 MYR (had some internet issues, so finding a car was a bit difficult)
• Bought return train ticket from Padang Besar to Hat Yai for 5.20 MYR (a kind person helped buy at the machine)
• Arrived at Padang Besar checkpoint around 4:00 PM, passed immigration quickly
• Train departed at 5:00 PM, arrived Hat Yai at 5:45 PM, exactly on time

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Summary
• Travel was very convenient and punctual
• Using YouTrip card made paying for travel easy
• Solo female travel is safe
• Recommend allowing extra time when calling Grab in case of internet issues
• This trip focused on photography and relaxed walking, no rush