Malaysia, a neighboring country, many people may have visited or seen in pictures to the point of boredom. This is because we only go to KL, PENANG, CAMERON, PUTRAJAYA, and KENTING. I'm also bored if I only go to the same places.

Towards the end of last year, I had the idea of exploring nearby towns. I wanted to find a destination that was within driving distance and wouldn't be too tiring. After searching on Google Maps, I discovered several towns with intriguing stories that I had never heard of before. Would you be interested in joining me on this adventure?

From the map, driving down from the outer checkpoint of Sadao, the nearest city is Alor Setar (A), followed by Taiping (B), and then Kuala Kangsar (C). I chose to visit these three cities during a short 2-3 day trip. Let's take a look.

Preparation... For this trip, we will not be renting a car, so we need to prepare a car to enter Malaysia.

1. Translate the vehicle registration number into English... Do it at the Songkhla Provincial Transport Office and then stick the registration number sticker on the front and rear bumpers of the vehicle.

2. Make a circular license plate and stick it on the car window... Made at the checkpoint.

3. Obtain car insurance for use in Malaysia.

To obtain these three documents, I used a local service at the border crossing. I sent photos of the required documents via LINE, and they processed them for me within 2-3 days. I then drove to the border to collect the documents on my travel date. You can contact them at 089 298 9139 for assistance.

For your driver's license, you can use the new Thai version with your name in English. You don't need an international driving permit.

The roadside offers scenic views, with rest stops conveniently located at intervals. Food options are plentiful and of good quality.

After driving approximately 50 kilometers, we approached the ALOR SETAR district. However, I decided to continue driving as I had only been on the road for a short while and wanted to cover more ground. After reaching a total distance of 200 kilometers, we arrived in Taiping, our first destination where we planned to explore the city and spend the night.

Taiping's cityscape retains a significant portion of its traditional architecture, offering visitors a glimpse into its historical past.

The pride of Taiping is its large, traditional Chinese park. In the evenings, locals come to relax and socialize, while young couples often take pre-wedding photos.

The PERAK MUSEUM is a historical museum.

The oldest prison in Malaysia is located in Taiping.

The oldest church in Taiping is still in use today. Taiping is a small town that is not well-known, but it has a rich history.

There are still some of the largest zoos in Malaysia with night safaris, but I did not visit them.

The first hotel in Taiping. I wouldn't dare to stay here though... haha.

In the evening, we searched for local food to eat. It wasn't difficult to find, as there were many street food vendors and restaurants in the market, similar to those in our own country. By chance, we stumbled upon a restaurant with a Thai chef. He came out to greet us and we chatted for a long time. He told us that he had never seen Thai tourists in this area before, but that there were quite a few Thai people from the three southern border provinces working there.

Then drive to HOTEL TAIPING PERDANA, the newest hotel in Taiping. It is comfortable and convenient, not too small or too big, and meets general standards.

The next day, we continued our journey… Stay tuned as we head to KUALA KANGSAR, the city with the most beautiful mosque in Malaysia.

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