Kuala Lumpur, often abbreviated as KL, is the capital of Malaysia, bordering Thailand's Songkhla and Satun provinces. Today, Jade will take you on a train journey from Sadao checkpoint in Songkhla, Thailand, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

First, let's book our train tickets by visiting the website of the Malaysian Railway Corporation.

The provided link leads to the e-ticketing login page of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), the national railway operator of Malaysia.

The first step is to register as a member to log in to the booking system.

After successfully logging in, you can start booking your tickets. KTM trains are operated by Malaysia, so you will need to use your passport to cross the border into Malaysia at the Sadao checkpoint in Songkhla province. To board the train at Padang Besar station, select PADANG BESAR as your Origin and SENTRAL KUALA LUMPER as your Destination when purchasing your tickets in advance.

Select your departure and arrival stations, then choose your desired travel time. The journey from Padang Besar to SENTRAL KUALA LUMPER takes approximately 5.30 hours, so plan your arrival time carefully to avoid missing your train.

After choosing the train, let's choose the carriage and seats. Just looking at the pictures on the booking website makes you want to sit there, doesn't it?

This is a sample booking capture for your reference. Please note that the date shown is not the actual travel date.

On the return journey, select the same train and carriage as before. Once completed, enter the passenger details, selecting "Ordinary ticket" as the ticket type. Enter your passport number and choose your seat.

On the day of your trip, board the correct train, carriage, and seat according to your ticket. You can then travel to KL. Note: After crossing the border at Sadao checkpoint, you can walk to the Padang Besar railway station in Malaysia. However, it may be a long walk. If you have a lot of luggage, you can take a local bus to the station.

The atmosphere on the train is very comfortable. If you are worried about getting hungry, you can buy snacks, milk, butter, and drinks to eat on the train. Don't forget to bring a scarf or sweater to wear on the train, as it is a 5-hour ride and the air conditioning is very cold.

Upon arrival at KL Sentral station, we took a taxi to our accommodation in Bukit Bintang, where we grabbed a bite to eat before checking in at Kuala Lumpur's iconic landmark.

This bowl is a noodle soup with shrimp and chicken from a street food vendor near the hotel. The broth is light but flavorful, and it's delicious.

Staying near Bukit Bintang offers convenient access to transportation and a wide variety of dining options. From there, you can easily walk to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.

The Petronas Twin Towers, a prominent architectural landmark in Kuala Lumpur, house the offices of Petronas, the Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company. The complex also encompasses a shopping mall, restaurants, a convention center, a public park, a fountain, a water park, a discovery center, and an aquarium.

In the evening, the fountains and buildings in front of the Twin Towers are illuminated, creating a spectacular light show for tourists to enjoy and photograph.

After exploring the buildings, taking photos, and shopping, we stopped for a bite to eat before heading back to the hotel. In the Bukit Bintang area, there is a night market where you can find food. It's very convenient.

Let's take a look at the food at the KL Night Market. The food here is similar to what we have at home.

After a satisfying meal, it's time to rest and recharge at the accommodation.

The view from the accommodation overlooks the KL Tower, another iconic landmark of KL, which is also the tallest structure in Kuala Lumpur. At night, the tower is illuminated with changing colors.

Day 2: We continued our journey to Batu Caves. The journey was very convenient, as we simply took the train from KL Sentral station to Batu Caves station.

Batu Caves, a Hindu religious site, welcomes visitors to explore its interior.

Upon entering, we are greeted by colossal statues of various Hindu deities, their grandeur and beauty leaving us in awe. The sight is truly unique and captivating.

The day we arrived, there was a Hindu religious ceremony taking place.

Let's now enter the Batu Caves. The Batu Caves are limestone caves located within this mountain.

The entrance is stunningly beautiful.

Upon entering the cave, one encounters sculptures of deities that narrate various stories from Hindu mythology.

This is a natural waterfall located inside a cave. It is both beautiful and unique.

The highlights of this cave temple are not over yet. After visiting the inside of the cave, walk out to the other side where you will find a very large statue of Lord Murugan. Lord Murugan is a deity revered and worshipped by Hindus and Indians.

What awaits us at the top of the back stairs? Let's find out.

Along the way up, I met the owner's dog waiting to greet me at intervals.

Upon reaching the top, we found another cave, which is also used for Hindu religious ceremonies.

The Batu Caves are a stunning and unique destination, highly recommended for visitors to Kuala Lumpur.

On the 2nd, the event ended, and we returned to our accommodation to prepare for our return to Thailand.

After enjoying the sights and sounds of Kuala Lumpur, I boarded a train back to Padang Besar station and crossed the border back to Sadao district in Songkhla province.

Those who wish to experience the atmosphere of Malaysian trains can fly to Hat Yai Airport and then take a taxi to the Sadao checkpoint. It's not difficult.

Today, I'm signing off. Where will I take you next time? Stay tuned! Bye-bye!

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