Three days in Kuala Lumpur with a Melaka day trip, the train north to Penang, two days of George Town heritage and hawker food, then home from Penang.
7 days, 41 stopsBalanced paceJan to Feb, Jun to JulApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 4, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Merdeka Square, Chinatown and the Petronas Towers
The square where independence was declared, temples and noodle stalls in Chinatown, the twin towers and a night on Jalan Alor.
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8:30 AMMerdeka SquareCome early for photos before the heat. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building reopened in 2026 with gallery exhibitions inside.About 45 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 5 min
2
9:15 AMOptionalMasjid JamekVisitors are welcome 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM except Fridays, when visits start at 2:30 PM. Robes are lent at the entrance.About 45 min here
Free; visiting hours outside prayer times
Walk about 10 min
3
10:15 AMSri Mahamariamman TempleRemove your shoes at the gate and dress modestly. Afterward, follow the murals of Kwai Chai Hong in the lanes behind Petaling Street.About 1 hour 45 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 5 min
4
12:00 PMPetaling StreetEat at the long-running noodle stalls, then browse the market. Bargaining is expected at the clothing and souvenir stalls.About 1 hour 45 min here
Pay as you go
LRT from Pasar Seni to KLCC, about 20 min
5
2:00 PMPetronas Twin TowersUse your booked slot for the skybridge and the level 86 deck. The towers close on the first and third Mondays of the month.About 2 hours here
General admission, adult, weekday: MYR 127 (about $31) · General admission, adult, weekend: MYR 137 (about $34) · Book a time slot
4:00 PMKLCC ParkWalk the paths around the lake and rest in the shade. Stay for a fountain show if one is running, with water dancing to music.About 1 hour 45 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 20 min
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6:00 PMJalan AlorStroll the whole street before choosing. Most stalls close on Mondays; on a Monday, eat at the Suria KLCC food court instead.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Dress for temples and mosquesCover shoulders and knees and remove your shoes at places of worship. Many mosques and temples lend robes and scarves at the entrance.
Watch for Monday closuresMelaka museums close on Mondays, the Petronas Towers on the first and third Mondays, and most Jalan Alor stalls on Mondays.
Carry an umbrellaShort tropical showers can come in any season, so keep a small umbrella and light clothes for the heat and humidity.
Keep food away from monkeysMonkeys line the steps at Batu Caves and roam the Penang Botanic Gardens. Keep snacks and loose bags out of reach.
Mix cash and cardsCards and e-wallets such as Touch n Go are widely used, but hawker stalls and small shops often prefer cash in ringgit.
Skip the tipTipping is generally not expected, as hotels and restaurants often include a service charge. A small tip for good service is optional.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay near KL Sentral or KLCC for the first three nights, then in the George Town heritage area, close to the ferry and the food courts.
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