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The two sides of the Malay Peninsula city route

Three bases with a stop in the middle

Submitted by Side Street Atlas
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Route and nights

  1. Singapore3 nights
  2. Kuala Lumpur3 nights
  3. George Town3 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Coach, rail or flight to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
10
Nights
9
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
55

Days by place

George Town
4
Singapore
3
Kuala Lumpur
3

Hotels and other stays

Carlton Hotel Singapore
3 nights
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection
3 nights
The Prestige Hotel Penang · George Town
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
27
Activity
17
Lodging
6
Ground transport
5

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Singapore
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Carlton Hotel Singapore
  2. to · Activity Take a short walk around your hotel City Hall, Singapore

    Skip the walk if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel City Hall, Singapore
Carlton Hotel SingaporeSingapore
Day 2 Singapore
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near City Hall City Hall, Singapore
  2. to · Activity Walk the Marina Bay waterfront and compare building silhouettes Marina Bay, Singapore

    Start early if the forecast is hot.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near Downtown Core Downtown Core, Singapore
  4. to · Activity Compare the shophouse streets around Telok Ayer and Chinatown Telok Ayer, Singapore

    Keep to shaded or covered passages where possible.

  5. to · Meal Take a café break before returning Chinatown, Singapore
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel City Hall, Singapore
Carlton Hotel SingaporeSingapore
Day 3 Singapore
  1. to · Meal Breakfast before heading to the gardens City Hall, Singapore
  2. to · Activity Walk the outdoor routes around Supertree Grove and Dragonfly Lake Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

    Check closures and leave paid indoor areas optional.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the gardens Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
  4. to · Activity Choose one booked conservatory or leave time for an indoor break Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

    Check ticket and entry times before adding a conservatory.

  5. to · Activity Return to the hotel area for a break City Hall, Singapore
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel City Hall, Singapore
Carlton Hotel SingaporeSingapore
Day 4 Kuala Lumpur
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out City Hall, Singapore
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Carlton Hotel Singapore
  3. to · Ground transport Keep this window for the move to Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur

    Replace this estimate with your confirmed travel and connection times. Allow time for lunch during the transfer.

  4. to · Lodging Check in when you reach the hotel The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection
  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new base Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph CollectionKuala Lumpur
Day 5 Kuala Lumpur
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
  2. to · Activity See the old railway station and nearby public streets Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

    Compare entrances and façades from pedestrian areas.

  3. to · Activity Walk around Merdeka Square and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur

    Check local access and use the perimeter if construction or events limit the square.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near Central Market Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
  5. to · Activity Compare the street grid around Masjid Jamek and the river junction Masjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur
  6. to · Meal Take a coffee break Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph CollectionKuala Lumpur
Day 6 Kuala Lumpur
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
  2. to · Activity Visit the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

    Check opening and choose galleries that interest you before visiting.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum district Kuala Lumpur
  4. to · Activity See the National Mosque and nearby public architecture National Mosque of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

    Check visitor hours and dress guidance separately from prayer times.

  5. to · Activity Take a shorter exterior walk toward the old station Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph CollectionKuala Lumpur
Day 7 George Town
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection
  3. to · Ground transport Keep this window for the move to George Town George Town

    Replace this estimate with your confirmed travel and connection times. Allow time for lunch during the transfer.

  4. to · Lodging Check in when you reach the hotel The Prestige Hotel Penang
  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new base Beach Street, George Town
The Prestige Hotel PenangGeorge Town
Day 8 George Town
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel George Town, Penang
  2. to · Activity Walk a short street-art route around Armenian Street Armenian Street, George Town

    Check whether specific murals are still visible and avoid blocking sidewalks.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch in the old town George Town, Penang
  4. to · Activity Choose an open local gallery or craft shop George Town, Penang

    Check current programs and opening hours before committing.

  5. to · Meal Stop for coffee or tea George Town, Penang
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel George Town, Penang
The Prestige Hotel PenangGeorge Town
Day 9 George Town
  1. to · Meal Breakfast before leaving George Town George Town, Penang
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Penang Hill lower station Penang Hill Lower Station

    Check funicular service, waiting time, and visibility.

  3. to · Activity Take the funicular and choose a short upper hill walk Penang Hill, Penang

    If service or weather is poor, stay in George Town and use one indoor stop from a later day.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch at the hill or after descending Penang Hill, Penang
  5. to · Activity Take one final viewpoint stop or descend early Penang Hill, Penang
  6. to · Ground transport Return to George Town George Town, Penang
  7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel George Town, Penang
The Prestige Hotel PenangGeorge Town
Day 10 George Town
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Beach Street, George Town
  2. to · Activity Take an optional short morning walk Beach Street, George Town
  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Prestige Hotel Penang
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Beach Street, George Town

    Replace this window with your departure plans.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Singapore

    Open map for Singapore
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Carlton Hotel Singapore
    2. to · Activity Take a short walk around your hotel City Hall, Singapore

      Skip the walk if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel City Hall, Singapore
    Carlton Hotel SingaporeSingapore
  2. Day 2

    Singapore

    Open map for Singapore
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near City Hall City Hall, Singapore
    2. to · Activity Walk the Marina Bay waterfront and compare building silhouettes Marina Bay, Singapore

      Start early if the forecast is hot.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near Downtown Core Downtown Core, Singapore
    4. to · Activity Compare the shophouse streets around Telok Ayer and Chinatown Telok Ayer, Singapore

      Keep to shaded or covered passages where possible.

    5. to · Meal Take a café break before returning Chinatown, Singapore
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel City Hall, Singapore
    Carlton Hotel SingaporeSingapore
  3. Day 3

    Singapore

    Open map for Singapore
    1. to · Meal Breakfast before heading to the gardens City Hall, Singapore
    2. to · Activity Walk the outdoor routes around Supertree Grove and Dragonfly Lake Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

      Check closures and leave paid indoor areas optional.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the gardens Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
    4. to · Activity Choose one booked conservatory or leave time for an indoor break Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

      Check ticket and entry times before adding a conservatory.

    5. to · Activity Return to the hotel area for a break City Hall, Singapore
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel City Hall, Singapore
    Carlton Hotel SingaporeSingapore
  4. Day 4

    Kuala Lumpur

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out City Hall, Singapore
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Carlton Hotel Singapore
    3. to · Ground transport Keep this window for the move to Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur

      Replace this estimate with your confirmed travel and connection times. Allow time for lunch during the transfer.

    4. to · Lodging Check in when you reach the hotel The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection
    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new base Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
    The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph CollectionKuala Lumpur
  5. Day 5

    Kuala Lumpur

    Open map for Kuala Lumpur
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
    2. to · Activity See the old railway station and nearby public streets Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

      Compare entrances and façades from pedestrian areas.

    3. to · Activity Walk around Merdeka Square and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur

      Check local access and use the perimeter if construction or events limit the square.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near Central Market Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
    5. to · Activity Compare the street grid around Masjid Jamek and the river junction Masjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur
    6. to · Meal Take a coffee break Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Kuala Lumpur
    The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph CollectionKuala Lumpur
  6. Day 6

    Kuala Lumpur

    Open map for Kuala Lumpur
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
    2. to · Activity Visit the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

      Check opening and choose galleries that interest you before visiting.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum district Kuala Lumpur
    4. to · Activity See the National Mosque and nearby public architecture National Mosque of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

      Check visitor hours and dress guidance separately from prayer times.

    5. to · Activity Take a shorter exterior walk toward the old station Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Kuala Lumpur
    The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph CollectionKuala Lumpur
  7. Day 7

    George Town

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection
    3. to · Ground transport Keep this window for the move to George Town George Town

      Replace this estimate with your confirmed travel and connection times. Allow time for lunch during the transfer.

    4. to · Lodging Check in when you reach the hotel The Prestige Hotel Penang
    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new base Beach Street, George Town
    The Prestige Hotel PenangGeorge Town
  8. Day 8

    George Town

    Open map for George Town
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel George Town, Penang
    2. to · Activity Walk a short street-art route around Armenian Street Armenian Street, George Town

      Check whether specific murals are still visible and avoid blocking sidewalks.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch in the old town George Town, Penang
    4. to · Activity Choose an open local gallery or craft shop George Town, Penang

      Check current programs and opening hours before committing.

    5. to · Meal Stop for coffee or tea George Town, Penang
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel George Town, Penang
    The Prestige Hotel PenangGeorge Town
  9. Day 9

    George Town

    Open map for George Town
    1. to · Meal Breakfast before leaving George Town George Town, Penang
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Penang Hill lower station Penang Hill Lower Station

      Check funicular service, waiting time, and visibility.

    3. to · Activity Take the funicular and choose a short upper hill walk Penang Hill, Penang

      If service or weather is poor, stay in George Town and use one indoor stop from a later day.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch at the hill or after descending Penang Hill, Penang
    5. to · Activity Take one final viewpoint stop or descend early Penang Hill, Penang
    6. to · Ground transport Return to George Town George Town, Penang
    7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel George Town, Penang
    The Prestige Hotel PenangGeorge Town
  10. Day 10

    George Town

    Open map for George Town
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Beach Street, George Town
    2. to · Activity Take an optional short morning walk Beach Street, George Town
    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Prestige Hotel Penang
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Beach Street, George Town

      Replace this window with your departure plans.