Northern Youth..Traveling anywhere is inconvenient, having to find multiple connecting flights....>>AirAsia releases a good promotion, great!

"Hey...AirAsia is having a promo for Chiang Rai to Hat Yai, it's a cross-border flight!" >>> No reply from my friend!!!

No problem. No one is going, so I'll go solo.... After a week, a friend came to me and said he wanted to come with me. Where are you going?

Penang, of course! I booked the first day, so I only got 200 baht. (A little bragging to my friend)

Day 1 (May 30, 2017)

And then the travel day arrived.... We left home early in the morning because we had to leave Mae Sai district by van > taxi > Mae Fah Luang Airport. It takes about 2 hours to travel from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai. We walked out of Hat Yai Airport and waited in line for a blue songthaew to go to Kim Yong Market. The fare was 30 baht. After that, we walked to K.S.T. Travel. We had booked a van for 3:30 p.m. We didn't make the 9:30 a.m. or noon rounds. We booked through the website. The round-trip fare was 800 baht. .. The question is, did we get lost at Kim Yong Market? We didn't know which way to go. We opened the map Maps.Me. Wow!! It took a while to get our coordinates. It took us for a walk. We asked people in the market, but no one knew. It's strange, isn't it? Why is that?

...We two took the van...the last round. There were probably no more people. The driver said he would pick up two more people at the front gate...and then two young women, northern girls like me... We talked and talked, and they came to work. They also invited me and my friend to work with them, saying that the money was good...sigh!!!

>> Malaysia is one hour ahead of Thailand. >> As soon as I crossed the border, I turned the clock forward immediately. However, the thing is that **I lost my memory of the moment when the time changed...so I was always confused about the time there. 555**

>>We won't buy a SIM card or change our SIM card. We'll just use the Wi-Fi at our accommodation. >> We'll use Maps.Me for maps, which works even without internet.^^

We arrived in Penang around 9 pm today. The car dropped us off in front of our accommodation, which we had booked at Weluv Travel Guesthouse for 600 baht per night. The shared bathroom was very clean. The owner was very kind and as soon as we arrived, he called us over to sit down and talk. He spread out a map and gave us recommendations for everything. He was the best! The only downside to this place is that the accommodation is made of wood, so people walking by can be quite loud.

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Feeling hungry, we decided to look for something to eat near our accommodation. Our host recommended a few places, all of which sounded delicious. We opted for the closest option, conveniently located right across the street from our lodging.

Bland in every way... but the wonton pieces are large and satisfying. The filling is dense and tasty, but unfortunately, there are no condiments.

...It's better to rest after eating.

Day 2 (May 31, 2017)

We woke up early today, but it was raining, so we waited for the rain to stop before going out. It didn't take long. Today, we went up Penang Hill. We just walked to the front of the alley, and there was a bus stop with the number 204 bus passing by. But before we went, we had some instant noodles to gain some energy.

Penang's new buses are clean, punctual, and have an orderly boarding and disembarking process. Passengers board through the front door and exit through the back door. Upon boarding, inform the driver of your destination, and they will provide the fare and a designated slot for payment. Ensure you have the exact amount as there are no refunds. The driver will then issue a ticket. For those unfamiliar with the system, it may seem daunting, but fret not. A trip to Penang Hill costs 2 ringgit on route 204. Simply ride until the end of the line, which takes less than an hour. Arriving early ensures fewer crowds, allowing for a more relaxed experience.

Penang Hill price increase as per the sign.

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I met some adorable Thai girls wearing traditional sarongs. ♥♥

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A bridge for couples to lock their love... No need to go all the way to Korea, but if you don't have a partner, then there's no need to lock it. Just looking at it makes me sigh.

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The air up here is very cold and windy. We spent about 2 hours up here before it was time to go down.

After leaving Pinang Hill, we walked to Kek Lok Si Temple. There were buses available, but we were reluctant to spend the 1.4 RM fare. We enjoyed the walk, which allowed us to exercise and see the sights of the city. The temple required a moderate climb (apologies to my friend!), but we were rewarded with a scenic viewpoint. The entrance fee was 6 RM, but we decided not to pay, as we felt the view from Penang Hill was already excellent.

The monuments along the path to the temple are of unknown origin and their connection to war is unclear.

A short walk will take you to Wat Kaek Lok Si, also known as Wat Khao Tao. However, be prepared for a climb to reach the top, which can be quite tiring.

After taking photos to our satisfaction, we walked down to the nearby market to wait for the bus to Komtar building. The bus fare was RM2. This time, we waited a long time for the bus to arrive. I don't remember which bus we took.

After arriving at Komtar Mall.

Behind this mall is a bus hub where buses pass through. We intend to change buses to visit the Thai-Burmese temples on Jalan Burmar. We were told to take bus number 101.

🚇 Before boarding, we checked the sign, which indicated that bus 101 runs on this route.

As the number 101 bus arrived, we quickly boarded and informed the driver of our destination: the Burmese Temple. He seemed confused.

The driver told us to get off at Jalan Burmar and take bus 103. We got off and wondered if we had spoken with the wrong accent. We tried to sound more polite and asked again for Jalan Burmar. The driver looked angry and told us to take bus 103 again. We ran after bus 103, but it had already passed the stop. We waved to the driver, but he didn't let us on. We decided not to go to the temple because we already have both Thai and Burmese temples at home. Instead, we waited for bus 101 and went to Straits Quay lighthouse. We saw that it is a wealthy residential area with a shopping mall for the rich. It was very quiet and there weren't many people walking around. There was a private yacht parking lot.

...After that, we took a bus to Gurney Drive, a food court by the sea next to Gurney Plaza mall. The stalls start opening around 5 pm, so we killed time by walking around the mall first. The food court offers a wide variety of affordable options, but we found everything to be rather bland. Additionally, we were tired from the day's activities, so we only sampled a few dishes.

After eating, find a bus but you need to cross to the other side. Wait for bus 101 to Komtar Mall to walk back to your accommodation.

We travel from morning till night because time is precious and we must make the most of it.

Will Penang be a hit? (Part 2)