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Don’t ever miss day trip from Kuala Lumpur:
You may be surprised to learn that the beauty of Kuala Lumpur is not constrained to city limits. So, when you’ve finished your visits to the Petronas Twin Towers, the central market, and photo at Merdeka square, how about broadening your horizons? There are so many amazing places near the city that are perfect for a spontaneous trip.
Keep reading the find out all our favourite day trips from Kuala Lumpur!
1. Batu Caves, Selangor:
A holy temple surrounded by magnificent limestone caves, a visit to Batu Caves has become a core part of the Malaysian experience. It also helps that it is one of the easiest day trips from Kuala Lumpur to take. The temple itself is visited by thousands of tourists and devotees every year, especially during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam.
However, even on a normal day, Batu Caves is quite spectacular, with 272 multi-coloured steps that lead visitors into the temple and the enormous Lord Murugan statue at the entrance. Sure, climbing up those steps is a little vigorous, but you can stop whenever you want and take as many pictures as you'd like. Once inside, there are huge caves that are filled with natural light, providing a wonderful experience of the archaeological temple complex.
Directions:
If you have a car, you can drive. The location is only a 20-to-30-minute trip from KL Sentral Station, depending on traffic conditions. Alternatively, you can take the KTM Komuter Train there and just buy a ticket from KL Sentral Station to access the Komuter Line. The trip will also take about 30 minutes.
2. Melaka (Malacca):
Melaka's history goes back to pre-colonial times when it was the dominant kingdom that ruled over much of modern-day Peninsular Malaysia. Over the years, the shores of Malacca have seen the likes of the Portuguese, Dutch, and the British. This history has made Malacca a UNESCO World Heritage site.Today, Melaka is a wonderful getaway for history, food, and shopping lovers. You can explore the historical sites such as A ‘Famosa Fort, Dutch Square, and Stadhuis. You should also visit the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum and the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum as part of your historical journey.
Sightseeing could include a river cruise and also explore the famous Jonker Street and haggle your way through the different shops and stalls! Of course, Malacca has a wealth of local dishes to offer, even with exciting variations on a beloved Malaysian dessert called cendol.
Getting There:
In terms of convenience and comfort, the bus from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka is probably the best option. You can catch Malacca-bound buses at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS), which is in Bandar Tasik Selatan in the city centre. It takes only about two hours max to get there. And of course, you can always drive.
3. Ipoh, Perak:
Although some may think of Ipoh as just another urban jungle, given that it is the capital of Perak, it has quite a lot of adventure for someone taking a day trip from KL! Ipoh famous for its white coffee and one of the best places to get it from is an old Chinese coffee house called Nam Heong. After enjoying an excellent cup of coffee, drive around the town and enjoy some colonial architecture at Ipoh Old Town such as the Ipoh Railway Station, Ipoh High Court, and Town Hall & Old Post Office.
On top of that, and you can also check out The Lost World of Tambun, a nearby water theme park, or visit the ruins of Kellie's Castle, which are rumoured to be haunted.
The Journey to Ipoh:
Ipoh is accessible by train or bus (aside from driving). The Electric Train Service (ETS) line from Kuala Lumpur is ideal, as the endpoint of its journey is the Ipoh Railway Station. The journey takes approximately three hours. Another, cheaper option is to travel by bus from Puduraya Bus Terminal (bus station) or TBS.
4. Cameron Highlands, Pahang:
This highland retreat is a popular day trip for many Malaysians for a day trip outside KL to escape hustle and bustle. You can visit beautiful tea plantations, see how the tea is produced, and drink it too.
Also, remember to visit the strawberry farms where you can pick your own strawberries, and to see some stunning gardens, which also include lavender and rose orchards. Most of all, the cool temperatures of Cameron Highlands will refresh your body and mind.
How to get there:
You can catch a bus from TBS but remember there will be 5-6 hours of travel with all the bus stops, or you can drive yourself or hire a private taxi. Which reduce the travel time by half.
5. Pulau Ketam, Selangor:
The term Pulau Ketam means Crab Island. A small fishing village located of the coast of Port Klang; it’s one of many interesting places to visit near Kuala Lumpur. However, leave your swimsuits at home. Pulau Ketam is not really a "fun in the sun" type of destination. Rather, it’s the perfect place to get a little insight into traditional Malay fishing culture, with the whole fishing village built on stilts over mangrove swamps.
Imagine Pulau Ketam as a village-sized time capsule. It takes you right back to the 80's, with little shops and simple houses. During low tide, you can even see crabs running through the mud, which will in fact be the same crabs you'll be able to eat, thanks to seafood restaurants lining the village harbourside.
How to get there:
From Kuala Lumpur, you can either drive to Port Klang which takes about 45 minutes, or you can take the KTM train to Klang, then after you arrive you can book a taxi or call for an e-hailing service to take you to Port Klang.
The ferries to Pulau Ketam leave from Port Klang passenger terminal. However, you get off at the second jetty, because there is nothing really to see at the first besides mud.
6. Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan:
Port Dickson's claim to fame is the fact that it’s the nearest beach retreat available for people planning day trips from Kuala Lumpur. As you enter the town, you can immediately spot the coastline and relatively mild waters beyond. Besides lounging beachside, other activities in Port Dickson including visiting the Cape Rachado Lighthouse, and exploring the Lukut Museum and Fort.
How to get to Port Dickson:
If you're not driving yourself or taking a taxi, there is no direct route to Port Dickson from Kuala Lumpur, however if you're driving or taking a private taxi, it may take less than an hour. By bus, you will first have to one to Seremban, and then another bus from there to Port Dickson. You could take the train, but since there is no train station in Port Dickson using a private taxi or taking the bus is the recommended route.
7. Kuala Selangor, Selangor:
Ready for another day trip from KL? Kuala Selangor is approximately 50km away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre, where the Selangor River meets the Straits of Malacca. It is the spot where river pour itself out. While you’re here, make sure to check out the Sasaran Beach Sky Mirror, one of best-kept secrets of Kuala Selangor. It's known as the Salar de Uyuni of Malaysia and is the perfect spot to take some cool mirror-effect photos for the 'Gram.
After this, you can check out the historical Melawati Hill, home to several landmarks like the Altingsburg Lighthouse and the Royal Mausoleum. On top of that, Kuala Selangor is known for its fireflies, and you can even take a boat cruise at night to see them!
Ways to get there:
Most people will drive to Kuala Selangor from Kuala Lumpur, which typically takes about an hour via highway. However, you can also take a bus to Kuala Selangor from TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) in Bandar Tasik Selatan and get off at the Bandar Baru Kuala Selangor Station. Note that only a small number of buses travel there, so be sure to check with the attendants at TBS if they know which bus goes to Kuala Selangor.
8. Sekinchan, Selangor:
If you're interested in finding out more about the paddy process, you can also visit the Sekinchan Paddy Gallery located within the Sekinchan Rice Mill Factory. While you are in the area, you can join visiting the Sekinchan Wishing Tree near Pantai Redang. Then just go to the old tree that is weighed down by hundreds of red ribbons from many wishes over the years. You can choose to donate to the nearby temple for a red ribbon of your own to add it to the tree.
How to get there:
You can take a bus from the Pudu Sentral (Puduraya) bus station in Kuala Lumpur, or KL Sentral station. It will take approximately four to five hours to get there so it would be best to leave early. Alternatively, you can drive, and it takes under two hours to get there.
9. Taman Negara, Pahang:
Taman Negara (translated, it means National Park) is the first and biggest forest reserve in Malaysia. Established in 1925, it protects the biggest area of ancient rainforest in the country. Check out the popularly visited Canopy Walk! Originally built for research purposes, the canopy walk has become the best place to gain spectacular views of the National Park.
There's also lots of hiking, and the most popular is the Teresek Hill hiking trail. Besides that, you can visit Orang Asli settlements. These are the indigenous people of Malaysia namely the Semokberis or Batek people. If you are feeling adventurous, explore caves nearby or go boating along the forest rapids in a boat.
Getting There:
It takes about three to four hours to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara. You would be driving from Kuala Lumpur to Jerantut, Pahang and then to the park from there.
If you want to go by bus, take a bus from Pekeliling Bus Station in Kuala Lumpur to Jerantut, Pahang. Then you take a bus from Jerantut to the National Park. The total journey would be about five or six hours.
10. Genting Highlands, Pahang:
Another place that should be put on your day trip list near Kuala Lumpur is Genting Highlands. Genting is close to the city compared to Cameron Highlands, and Genting is known for its cable car rides, incredible theme park, and of course a casino! Yes, that's right, your day trip can include Malaysia's one and only casino.
Most people will head to the casino just for the sake of the bucket list check, but if you're feeling lucky, you can always try your luck at the tables. For anything else, Genting is just a good day out, which makes it ideal for a one-day trip out of KL.
How to get there:
Take the express bus from KL Sentral to Awana Station which will take approximately one hour. Once at Awana Station, take the Awana Skyway Cable Car which is the approximately ten minutes ride, and you'll arrive at Genting!
11. Bentong, Pahang:
Here is one of the places to visit near Kuala Lumpur that very few people put on their list. It is too bad because this little town of Bentong has great and underrated things to experience.
You can have a picnic at the beautiful Chamang Waterfall, or dip in the Bentong Hot Springs. If you prefer adventure, the Bilut Extreme Park can help you experience an adventurous ATV ride or test your skills at archery!
How to get there:
The easiest way to get to Bentong from Kuala Lumpur for a day trip is to either drive or take a bus. In the case of buses, you should be able to find many buses leaving from the Pekeliling Bus Station in Kuala Lumpur.
12. Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary:
A day trip from KL to play with some friendly elephants—what's there not to love? Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary was established in 1989 to take in elephants orphaned from logging or poaching and taking care of them until they are ready to be reintroduced into the wild.
Keep in mind that you will not be able to ride the elephants here, as this is a sanctuary and does not exploit elephants in any way. However, you have the chance to get up close to these gentle giants and splash about together in the river. You can help feed the elephants and get photos too!
How to get there:
There is no direct route between Kuala Lumpur and the elephant sanctuary unless you are driving yourself, which would take just over two hours. You can also take a bus to Bentong and then take a taxi from Bentong to Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary.
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