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 ⸻ 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) ⸻ 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 ⸻ 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