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I’m planning on a trip


Day 1: Penang → Sekinchan → Malacca

🛣️ Total drive time: ~6.5 hours

  • Depart from Penang (7:00 AM)
  • Sekinchan (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
    • Stop at Sekinchan Paddy Fields for great views & photography
    • Visit Pantai Redang Beach
    • Try fresh seafood at local restaurants
  • Continue to Malacca (2:00 PM, arrive ~5:00 PM)
    • Explore Jonker Street for dinner & shopping
    • Visit A Famosa & St. Paul’s Hill for historical sights
    • Stay overnight in Malacca

Day 2: Malacca → Johor Bahru → Desaru

🛣️ Total drive time: ~4.5 hours

  • Depart Malacca (8:00 AM)
  • Johor Bahru (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
    • Stop by Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
    • Visit JB’s famous food spots (Kam Long Curry Fish Head, banana cake)
    • Explore Johor Premium Outlets (optional shopping stop)
  • Drive to Desaru (1:30 PM, arrive ~3:00 PM)
    • Relax at Desaru Beach
    • Visit Desaru Fruit Farm or Desaru Ostrich Farm
    • Stay overnight in Desaru

Day 3: Desaru → Kuantan → Besut

🛣️ Total drive time: ~7 hours

  • Depart Desaru (7:00 AM)
  • Kuantan (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
    • Visit Teluk Cempedak Beach
    • Stop by Sungai Lembing for famous noodles
    • Short visit to Cherating Turtle Sanctuary (optional)
  • Continue to Besut (2:00 PM, arrive ~7:00 PM)
    • Check-in & rest for the night

Day 4: Besut → Kota Bharu → Tasek Pedu

🛣️ Total drive time: ~5.5 hours

  • Depart Besut (8:00 AM)
  • Kota Bharu (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
    • Visit Siti Khadijah Market for local food & snacks
    • Explore Istana Jahar & Handicraft Village
  • Drive to Tasek Pedu (12:00 PM, arrive ~5:00 PM)
    • Enjoy the peaceful nature at Tasek Pedu
    • Stay overnight in a resort

Day 5: Tasek Pedu → Penang

🛣️ Total drive time: ~3 hours

  • Depart Tasek Pedu (9:00 AM)
  • Arrive in Penang (12:00 PM)
    • End of trip! 🎉