Solo Traveling in Malaysia: Best Places to Visit

For those who enjoy their own company, solo traveling is an exciting way to spend their free time. Not only do you get to explore new places, but you can also enjoy the freedom of coming and going as you please without compromising with travel mates. So, if you’re planning a solo trip to Malaysia soon, here are some recommended destinations that are perfect for you! 

Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Bukit Bintang is a metropolitan hub and Malaysia's most popular tourist area, you’ll find countless accommodation options ranging from 3-star to 5-star hotels, along with high-end shopping malls that shopaholics love to visit. In addition, Bukit Bintang is also home to many authentic cafés and restaurants that every traveler should experience.

If you love shopping, strolling through malls, or café-hopping, Bukit Bintang definitely deserves a spot on your solo travel itinerary! To get to Bukit Bintang from KL Sentral (Kuala Lumpur’s main hub for public transportation), you can take the MRT Kwasa Damansara–Kajang line and get off at Bukit Bintang Station for MYR 1.7 (IDR 6,600). Alternatively, you can hop on the Monorail KL Sentral–Titiwangsa line and stop at Bukit Bintang Station for MYR 3.4 (IDR 13,200).

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Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur

After exploring Bukit Bintang, head to Chow Kit, your next stop in Malaysia. This area is a popular hangout and culinary hub, especially for younger crowds. Cafés, restaurants, and eateries line the streets here. What sets it apart from Bukit Bintang is its more relaxed atmosphere and fewer busy intersections.

A bonus point of Chow Kit is the view of the iconic landmark, Petronas Twin Towers, standing tall in the distance. This makes it a perfect spot to take photos with the Twin Towers as your backdrop! To get to Chow Kit from KL Sentral, you can take the Monorail KL Sentral–Titiwangsa line and get off at Medan Tuanku Station for MYR 3.4 (IDR 13,200), then walk about 250 meters.

Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

If you love thrifting or exploring old town areas, then Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown is a must-visit! Here, you’ll find REXKL, a creative space where young Malaysians showcase their handmade arts and crafts. Inside this building, there’s also a unique bookstore, BookXcess, which serves as both a photo spot and a place to read and buy books.

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At night, this area comes alive with food stalls offering a wide range of street food: Chinese, Malay, Indian, Thai, and other Asian specialties. If you’re a Muslim, don’t forget to check for Halal signs in front of each restaurant!

To get to Chinatown from KL Sentral, you can take the LRT Putra Heights–Gombak line and get off at Pasar Seni Station for MYR 1.3 (IDR 5,000). From there, it’s only a 300-meter walk. 

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Malacca

If you’re a history lover, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malacca is a must-add to your solo travel itinerary! The area is a historic city along the Strait of Malacca, serving as evidence of its past as a bustling colonial trading center.

In this region, you’ll find many historic buildings still standing strong along the strait. Some of the historic landmarks here include the Stadthuys (Red Square), a Dutch legacy, St. Francis Xavier Church, the remains of the Portuguese fortress A Famosa, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, and Kampung Kling Mosque.

This UNESCO World Heritage site's diversity is complemented by Jonker Street, a long road lined with culinary delights, restaurants, cafés, and Malacca's signature souvenir shops. 

To reach this area, you can take a KL–Melaka bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) in Kuala Lumpur and get off at Melaka Sentral. The one-way fare is MYR 14 (IDR 54,300). From there, you can continue on bus number M100 to Kota Melaka for MYR 1.5 (IDR 5,800) and get off at Red Square. Alternatively, you can book an online taxi from Melaka Sentral straight to Red Square for around MYR 10 (IDR 38,800).

So, those are some of the must-visit destinations when you go solo traveling in Malaysia. Before booking your flights and hotel rooms, don’t forget to also get Travel Insurance from MSIG Indonesia!

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