It was a sunny day where me and my cousin went to KL for a half day activity. I went back to my hometown for my raya break and it was my cousin's second week at my hometown to further her studies. Since she don't know much about things around so I brought her to places I know how to go and it is so limited. haha! I don't have a car and I don't really drive when I'm back so since public transportation is so convenient, why stuck in the jam? Our plan for the day was to go to KL central to buy cousin's ETS train ticket back to her hometown, KLCC, Central Market and China Town aka Petaling Street(茨廠街). The day starts of with the first transportation, the newly launched bus service, BRT Sunway line at USJ 7 (the last stop). When we reach the station, I got to know that there is a new bus service also. Felt like I haven't go home for a long time although it is just a month. It is free people and there are a number of stops. It really brings convenience to the citizen here. Use public transportation, save the world, go green. haha.
So this is how the bus looks like and the map of the bus stops.
Not only that, the USJ 7 station will not only have BRT station but also Kelana Jaya LRT line soon. Kelana Jaya line is an extension project and the last station after the extension is Putra Heights Station. This Kelana Jaya line will have a number of stops at Subang Jaya too. I no longer need to call my parents to fetch me from KTM station which is quite far from my house when this LRT extension line is done. Hopefully everything will be ready before I graduate.
The doted line in Pink is the Kelana Jaya LRt and the one in Brown is Sri Petaling LRT are both under construction. Also, (something I just realise) the Green doted line is also under construction for MRT.
Let's move on with my half day trip. That's how the BRT here looks like. The bus was quite empty due to public holiday. So i was chatting with the bus driver and he told me something to my surprise. It was still free of charge that day for a month and i was told that the charges from the first station to the last station will cost RM5.40. SO FREAKING EXPENSIVE! check out the Rapid KL website. It is too pricy! It brings convenient by having public transportation but if it is this expensive then no one will board on and this makes no difference of having one right?
We sat from station 1 (USJ 7 station) to station 7 (Setia Jaya KTM station). Then we had a transit. We board on to KTM (komuter) to go to KL Central. Kl Central is a transit station to KTM, LRT, KLIA Express(bullet train), Monorial or bus.
After we arrive at Kl Central we head to the 2nd floor ETS counter to get my cousin's ticket to the north. This ETS train extended their route to the north. I've wrote about it and you can visit the website. After that, we went down stairs, going towards the direction of NU Central Mall to LRT station.
LRT ticket
Board on the Kelana Jaya LRT line to KLCC. The fare was around RM1.60. LRT are very punctual and they come every few minutes. When you reach KLCC station, just follow the sign board and you'll be able to reach the mall. You can go straight when you reach, take the escalator to the next floor and look for the exit to capture the building of KLCC. Find a great spot and take photos of this baeutiful twin tower.
Me and my cousin has nothing to buy or look so we wanted to head back to the station but on the way back, how can I forget KLCC outdoor park at 3rd floor. It is a park and it links to hotel and I didn't really explore the place due to the hot weather. Took some photos and then we left the place.
Gentle reminder: don't get lost, it is kinda big, remember where are you from and you can just ask for direction at information counter, they're kind and helpful.
Next stop, Pasar Seni (Central market) Station. Just a few stops away and we arrive at a very crowded place. Central market is a place for you to get some sourvenir. I bought some postcards and each costs me RM0.80. I didn't go to the second floor but I know there are a lot of food stalls. Maybe I can go some day when I'm back and free to taste the food there.
After that, I
wanted to look for a beef noodle shop but I didn't manage to find it.
However, i was asking the way to the shop and the aunty told me that it
is not operating due to public holiday. It was few years back when my
senior brought me there for lunch and it was the best beef noodle I had
before.
So we went to Petaling Street (click me or me click me)which is just opposite Central Market to walk around and to look for a shop for lunch. Petaling street sells a lot of things (check the price and quality and start bargaining if you like it), there are also repetition in the products at Petaling Street. So you can check the price for a few stalls too.
We was a little tired and thirsty and we bought drinks. Remember to get yourself Lou Han Guo Herba drink at the intersection point. the Lou Han Guo drink is nice and you'll just feel like ordering another cup.
So we had our lunch at a Wan Tan Mee shop KOON KEE WANTON NOODLE (冠记） which is spotted behind the stalls. It is delicious other than a little bit oily. I think I will look for this shop again the next time there. There are 3 size and I ordered medium and it is kinda big.
After our meal, since we did not order any drinks, we ordered a Soya Bean at the intersection point of Petaling Street by the name of KIM SOYA BEAN, another must try drink there.
Gentle reminder: Please be careful with your belongings and safety. It is good if you carry your backpack infront.
So that's all for my KL half day trip with le cousin. It was good to be able to see the beauty of the capital again after years. Hope you all enjoy reading.
Happy a great night,
Signing out,
hhgie.
