Question about Malacca

[Andrew833]

Not sure how easy it will be for you if you do not drive, as Port Dickson is a beach destination with a small town. Likewise for the other small towns, it may not be worth the while to take a coach into, only to find that the attractions are spread out and the coach services are limited. This leaves KL, Ipoh and Penang for you. Will you be traveling alone?

Will be with my wife. Previously, I did Langkawi, Koh Lipe and Penang. This is easy just flight and ferry.
This time thinking after Malacca, to Seremban then Port Dickson, back to Seremban to KL. Maybe further up to butterworth then to penang island fly back or Ipoh fly back.
Will try to take bus/train/hire driver if too ulu to different town.
I find that 3d2n or 4d3n malacca just to short, prefer around 7 days trip.
Thanks

 

[beanstalk6]

Will be with my wife. Previously, I did Langkawi, Koh Lipe and Penang. This is easy just flight and ferry.
This time thinking after Malacca, to Seremban then Port Dickson, back to Seremban to KL. Maybe further up to butterworth then to penang island fly back or Ipoh fly back.
Will try to take bus/train/hire driver if too ulu to different town.
I find that 3d2n or 4d3n malacca just to short, prefer around 7 days trip.
Thanks

With Grab, you should be able to manage. Counter-intuitively, there is no express coach between Malacca and Port Dickson, so you are right to go via Seremban. I actually came across a service between Singapore and PD. Between Seremban and Butterworth and anyplace in-between, you can consider the ETS over coaches. Heck, you may as well take the ETS north to the border. From the border, it takes just an hour to get to Hatyai. You can fly home from there.

 

[Andrew833]

With Grab, you should be able to manage. Counter-intuitively, there is no express coach between Malacca and Port Dickson, so you are right to go via Seremban. I actually came across a service between Singapore and PD. Between Seremban and Butterworth and anyplace in-between, you can consider the ETS over coaches. Heck, you may as well take the ETS north to the border. From the border, it takes just an hour to get to Hatyai. You can fly home from there.

Singapore to PD got express bus but I don't think got direct bus from Malacca to PD. I found this website, got many useful information, you can check it out even if you drive or rent a car.

https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&...est-Malaysia&usg=AOvVaw3CkIh7EAgCS754vqEaECEr
My draft plan is SG > Malacca > KL > Ipoh > Penang > SG
Will see how to add in PD and Taiping

 

[beanstalk6]

Singapore to PD got express bus but I don't think got direct bus from Malacca to PD. I found this website, got many useful information, you can check it out even if you drive or rent a car.

https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&...est-Malaysia&usg=AOvVaw3CkIh7EAgCS754vqEaECEr
My draft plan is SG > Malacca > KL > Ipoh > Penang > SG
Will see how to add in PD and Taiping

There are no direct coaches between Malacca and PD. I strongly recommend the ferry between Butterworth and Georgetown. This way, you can transfer from the train to the ferry which takes you directly to Georgetown instead of Sungei Nibong. I'll take the ferry anytime over the bridge!
If you are visiting Taiping, try to stay within the Lake Gardens.

 

[Andrew833]

There are no direct coaches between Malacca and PD. I strongly recommend the ferry between Butterworth and Georgetown. This way, you can transfer from the train to the ferry which takes you directly to Georgetown instead of Sungei Nibong. I'll take the ferry anytime over the bridge!
If you are visiting Taiping, try to stay within the Lake Gardens.

Wow you really very strong in Malaysia towns
I thought the ferry will be slow? I take free shuttle bus from Georgetown to factory outlets in Butterworth before, so I thought of taking bus from the Butterworth bus terminal, then grab to my hotel in Georgetown.

Is Taiping nice for day trip?
Thinking of day trip from KL to Sasaran Beach 沙沙兰天空之镜. You know any tour agent do that?

 

[beanstalk6]

Wow you really very strong in Malaysia towns
I thought the ferry will be slow? I take free shuttle bus from Georgetown to factory outlets in Butterworth before, so I thought of taking bus from the Butterworth bus terminal, then grab to my hotel in Georgetown.

Is Taiping nice for day trip?
Thinking of day trip from KL to Sasaran Beach 沙沙兰天空之镜. You know any tour agent do that?

I value the journey over the time spent. The ferry is more interesting, and I'd argue that the traffic between Sungei Nibong and Georgetown can sometimes hold things up.
I'm not sure what is there to do for a day trip to Taiping. Maybe colonial buildings and some nice food.
Klook offers a package that has the Sky Mirror and also the paddy fields of Sekinchan, setting off from KL. The latter was interesting to me.

 

[Andrew833]

I value the journey over the time spent. The ferry is more interesting, and I'd argue that the traffic between Sungei Nibong and Georgetown can sometimes hold things up.
I'm not sure what is there to do for a day trip to Taiping. Maybe colonial buildings and some nice food.
Klook offers a package that has the Sky Mirror and also the paddy fields of Sekinchan, setting off from KL. The latter was interesting to me.

Just read that ferry only take about 20 mins, will try it. Thanks.
Klook tour cost S$ 128.79 per pax is very ex.

 

[beanstalk6]

Just read that ferry only take about 20 mins, will try it. Thanks.
Klook tour cost S$ 128.79 per pax is very ex.

The Klook tour includes a seafood lunch and 2 other attractions. I suppose you can find other options in KL or online.

 

[Andrew833]

The Klook tour includes a seafood lunch and 2 other attractions. I suppose you can find other options in KL or online.

Will check if local tour cheaper since they use rm so should be cheaper
Seafood any where also can eat, important is how the arrangement is done. Since Klook also sub to local tour agent.

 

[Shutterfly]

Might be visiting a friend at Malacca during the CNY long weekend. Can advise when is the best day to go to avoid the jam? First day? Or two days before CNY? Should be taking coach as I am going with two other friends so not worth to hire private car. Thanks in advance.

 

[Andrew833]

Might be visiting a friend at Malacca during the CNY long weekend. Can advise when is the best day to go to avoid the jam? First day? Or two days before CNY? Should be taking coach as I am going with two other friends so not worth to hire private car. Thanks in advance.

CIQ most jam is 1 day before CNY and actual day. To skip, I think 2 days advance should be safer.
I wonder got shop/restaurant/attraction open on CNY period. Planning to go on day 3/4 of CNY.

 

[fadefade]

CIQ most jam is 1 day before CNY and actual day. To skip, I think 2 days advance should be safer.
I wonder got shop/restaurant/attraction open on CNY period. Planning to go on day 3/4 of CNY.

hrd most of the time they celebrate new yr after Chinese 15...

new year time is their huat time... most of the shop will open and rest after Chinese 15...

 

[yhw22]

I think u must book in advance to avoid full house.

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[Andrew833]

I think u must book in advance to avoid full house.

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You mean coach?

 

[Shutterfly]

CIQ most jam is 1 day before CNY and actual day. To skip, I think 2 days advance should be safer.
I wonder got shop/restaurant/attraction open on CNY period. Planning to go on day 3/4 of CNY.

According to my friend staying there, most will be open. Just concern about the causeway jam.

 

[koolaid]

hrd most of the time they celebrate new yr after Chinese 15...

new year time is their huat time... most of the shop will open and rest after Chinese 15...

i think so too... may be on the first day, only a handful of chinese shops are opened for biz... 2nd day onwards most will be opened...

iirc most of the malls are opened on first day, so if u like fastfood, most of them are opened. mamak restorans are usually opened for biz throughout.

 

[Andrew833]

According to my friend staying there, most will be open. Just concern about the causeway jam.

Most of my Malaysian colleague will cross border on 23/1 after work, as 24/1 will be close. Others who still working (half day bah), will cross on 24/1.
I believe 23/1 - 24/1 will be most jam, 25/1 not that bad.

I blur in my previous post

 

[Shutterfly]

Most of my Malaysian colleague will cross border on 23/1 after work, as 24/1 will be close. Others who still working (half day bah), will cross on 24/1.
I believe 23/1 - 24/1 will be most jam, 25/1 not that bad.

I blur in my previous post

So I guess it will start to jam only in the evening (23/01)

 

[koolaid]

So I guess it will start to jam only in the evening (23/01)

which part of msia are planning to visit? if kl and north, then may be can consider taking a flight.

driving in mostly will jam at causeway and ns hwy...

 

[Shutterfly]

which part of msia are planning to visit? if kl and north, then may be can consider taking a flight.

driving in mostly will jam at causeway and ns hwy...

Malacca. Via a coach.