#100usdchallenge ๐ฒ๐พโจ โKuala Lumpur on <$100: Towers, Temples & Street Food in 2 Daysโ Kuala Lumpur blends modern skyscrapers with vibrant street food, markets, and cultural gems โ all surprisingly budget-friendly. ๐ Where I Stayed Sunshine Bedz KL / Paper Plane Hostel โ dorm beds from ~$12/night. Total stay: ~$24 (2 nights) ๐ Transport Use the Touch โn Go card for MRT/LRT/monorail. Daily spend ~$3โ4. 2โday transport budget: ~$7 โธป ๐ Day 1 โ City Icons & Night Bazaars โข Breakfast roti canai + teh tarik โ ~$2 โข Petronas Twin Towers (outside & KLCC Park) โ free (paid sky deck ~$20, skip for budget) โข Kuala Lumpur City Gallery + Merdeka Square โ free โข Lunch: Nasi lemak + iced kopi โ ~$4โ5 โข Thean Hou Temple โ free (panoramic views!) โข Bukit Bintang & Jalan Alor Night Market โ food crawl (satay, fried noodles) ~$7โ8 Day 1 total: ~$18โ20 โธป ๐ Day 2 โ Batu Caves & Green Escape โข Breakfast kaya toast + kopi โ ~$2 โข Batu Caves (rainbow steps & giant Murugan statue) โ free, just train fare (~$0.70 each way) โข Lunch: Indian banana leaf meal โ ~$4โ5 โข KL Forest Eco Park (Canopy Walk) โ free entry โข Chinatown (Petaling Street) โ cheap snacks ~$3 โข Dinner: Char kway teow + dessert cendol โ ~$6 Day 2 total: ~$15โ16 โธป โ 2โDay Grand Total (approx.) Stay $24 + Transport $7 + Food $33โ35 + Attractions $0 = ~$64โ66 โ well under $100 โธป ๐ก Trip Hack Skip taxis! Use free GoKL city buses (purple/green lines) to hop between Bukit Bintang, Chinatown, and KLCC โ it saves both time and money. โธป Quick Tips โข Arrive early at Batu Caves to avoid crowds and heat. โข Street food is cheaper than malls and just as tasty. โข Carry small bills (RM1โ10) for markets and food stalls. โข Monsoon afternoons bring rain โ plan indoor stops midday. โข Best free views? KLCC Park at night with the fountain light show. #BudgetCityBreak #WeekendGetaway #SoloSmartTravel #KualaLumpurOnABudget #BatuCavesAdventure #TwinTowersViews #StreetFoodKL #MalaysiaForLess #BackpackingAsia
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