Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Monorail
Stops in mostly convenient locations; gets very crowded during evening rush hours (6pm to 8pm
Monday to Friday).
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LRT
Also handy (for Chinatown, Kampung Baru, KLCC) but network is poorly integrated.
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GO KL City Bus
Two free loop services connecting up Chinatown, Golden Triangle and KLCC.
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Taxi
Can be flagged down with metered fares starting at RM3 for first two minutes. Not all taxi drivers will agree
to use meter, and at some designated taxi ranks a prepaid coupon system for journeys operates.
See
getting around
for much more.
Sleeping
There are plenty of budget lodges and hotels and five-star properties, but reserve in advance especially if visiting during
busy Asian travel seasons such as Chinese New Year and the end of Ramadan. You can often snag great online deals for
top-end accommodation, which compensates for the dearth of characterful midrange options. Serviced apartments are
also well worth considering, especially for longer stays.
Rates at the cheaper places usually include all taxes and service charges, but many midrange and all top-end places
quote prices without these added, so reckon on an extra 16% on the bill.
Useful Websites
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Agoda
(
www.agoda.com
) Deep discounts on hotel rates available at this local site.
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iBilik
(
www.ibilik.my
) Short-term rental apartments and homestays.
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Cari Homestay
(
www.carihomestay.net
)
More homestay options.
See
sleeping
for much more.
