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China travel question,

atilla — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:35:52 +0800

Can I use the 'arrival card' function on touch n go for travelling to China for tourism?
Or should I use the Chinese govt website - https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/e...egistation-home?

motor homes, to see and possibly test

roadie — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:32:38 +0800

where in Klang valley got motorhome showroom with biggest variety of vehicles on show? and if possible can test drive.

Airport and Cigarettes,

sundancekid — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:54:29 +0800

I noticed recently that a lot of countries do not allowed you to carry cigarettes with you when you go through security. I came back from China, Thailand and most recently Danang. There is a box that you supposed to dispose of your cigarettes and lighters before security (after passport). So a lot of tourists were caught off guard a can’t even turn around to go back outside to finish off their pack. The funny thing is that after the security check, inside the departure hall, there’s a smoking room, but guess what.. it’s empty!!!

Koh Lipe, possible for weekends trip?

chinti — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:04:31 +0800

hey everyone, thinking of going to Koh Lipe for a stress release trip
is it doable for just a weekends trip?
like going on Friday and coming back on Sunday

langkawi excess liquor tax, what if i buy extra

roadie — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:39:59 +0800

my wife and i traveling to Langkawi. on our way back we are entitled to 2 litres total duty free. the bottle costs rm200 each. what if we both bought 2 litres, total 4. how much tax we have to pay?

Nepal Stint, The Everest, Birthplace of The Buddha & The Everest

Hansel — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:21:57 +0800

Preparing now,...

Looks like the preparations are more tedious compared to the Adriatic Circle Drive.

How about no acclimatization,....... just helicopter-up to 5000m and then descend from there ?

Use of Nicotine Pouches mid-flight,

ronkj91 — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:27:49 +0800

I read up that they allowed to bring along on carry on. But is it allowed for use mid-flight? or its entirely up to crew members discretion?

I forgot to mention that the flight i would be taking is AirAsia to Istanbul (11 hour flight)

NIISe and MyDigitalID,

touristking — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:30:28 +0800

Read from 15-Jan need these to travel. Can someone explain what is this all about? Thanks

Go to Genting Highland on cny 2026, 2 days 1 nights

plouffle0789 — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:22:31 +0800

So expensive........

20 feb cny can?

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C8Ma2ZSgm/

Beside genting highlands skyway station is genting highlands premium outlet

Leave your car at the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets car park (adjoining Sky Sentral) so you can board the cable car from the Awana Station.

Fly up in just 10 minutes

from the Awana Station at mid-hill

to the

SkyAvenue Station at the peak.

https://www.busonlineticket.com/blog/skyave...departure-hall/

A new bus terminal in Genting Highlands is opened for operation mid year of 2022.

With the same ticket, you get a free stop at the Chin Swee Station, where you can explore the beautiful Chin Swee Caves Temple and its magnificent surroundings at no extra cost.

Awana SkyWay Operating Hours:

7AM - 11PM

7 feb seems cheaper a lot

| No. | Hotel Name | Former / Name History | Floors | Car Park | Notes |
|----|------------|----------------------|--------|----------|-------|
| - | Highlands Hotel | Highlands Hotel → Maxims Genting Hotel → Highlands Hotel | 28 | Yes | Renamed twice |

| No. | Hotel Name | Former / Name History | Floors | Car Park | Notes |
| 1 | Genting Grand Hotel | Maxims Genting Hotel → Genting Grand Hotel | 18 | Shared | Luxury hotel |
| 2 | Crockfords Hotel | Crockfords Hotel | — | Shared | Beside First World Hotel |
| 3 | Resort Hotel | Resort Hotel | 23 | Yes | Classic hotel |
| 4 | First World Hotel | First World Hotel | 22,28 (tower 2),tower 3 | Yes | World’s largest hotel |
| 5 | Genting SkyWorlds Hotel | Genting SkyWorlds Hotel | 10 | No | Oldest hotel in Genting |
| 5 | Genting SkyWorlds Hotel – Valley Wing | Valley Wing | 10 | Shared | Separate wing |
| 6 | Awana Tower Hotel | Awana Tower Hotel | 23 | Yes | Awana Genting area |
| 7 | Highlands Hotel & Car Park IV | Highlands Hotel | 28 | Yes | Includes Car Park IV |

Universal VIP Experience Private Tour, Universal Japan

BboyDora — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:43:47 +0800

Hi Admin, please move this topic is respective thread if deem repeated.

I wanna go to USJ with private VIP guide. I read KKday dan Klook for it but still dont understand.

Anyone got experience, please do share. I get the 5 hours dan 8 hours tour means but I dont understand

1. need to but the ticket first, then buy the VIP Pass? buy ticket and buy the vip tour . double pay?
2. the number of rides mention, 5 rides, 7 rides etc etc

thanks

eSIM or Data Roaming?, Overseas Travel

chinkw1 — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:40:29 +0800

For overseas travellers, most ppl use eSIM or Data Roaming?

Singapore Famous Monuments, Singapore Famous Monuments

jamesjennifer — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:00:16 +0800

What is the Singapore Famous Monuments for Travel point of view ?

Malaysian holiday in Indonesia, Need do eVISA & Arrival Card online also

chinkw1 — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:19:54 +0800

Hi,
Malaysian holidaying in Indonesia, need do all below 3 things online??
No. 3 also need to do? I thought Malaysian no need VISA?

1. Indonesia Electronic Customs Declaration (e-CD):
All travellers must fill out the Indonesia e-CD form prior to departure, even if they are not carrying any restricted items. Once approved, the completed form will be sent to you via email. Please have it ready to show customs officials upon arrival. You can submit the form here: https://ecd.beacukai.go.id

2. SATUSEHAT Health Pass:
All travellers must fill out the SATUSEHAT Health Pass and present the QR Code to the health officials upon arrival in Indonesia. You can submit the electronic self-declaration here: https://sshp.kemkes.go.id

3. Indonesia Autogate Facility:
Citizens of ASEAN, Colombia, Hong Kong, and Suriname can enjoy the Autogate facility on their arrival to Indonesia for faster processing. You may register via https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/

Extra Hotel Room Penang, Want to sell

1000armoured — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:19:53 +0800

Hello

I accidently book extra room at Sunway Penang Hotel today. Can enter tonight and leave tomorrow 12.00pm.

Single room Queen bed.

Want to sell for a night for RM80.

If interested can pm 0175399866.

Hatyai from KL, Train ETS

chinkw1 — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:58:24 +0800

Hi,

We haven't took ETS b4, thinking of giving it a try.
Thinking of taking train, from KL Sentral to Hatyai.

Anyone can share experience on the best train schedule to take from KL Sentral to North & connecting train till Hatyai?

Was thinking to go on Monday, & back on Friday (5D4N).

I recalled tuktuk is widely available there.
Grab or Uber is popular there?

Our touchngo e-wallet is it convenient for payment there?

travel on 8 Sep 2025 morning at Changi,

angelgemini — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:38:10 +0800

Anyone travelling at Changi airport tomorrow (8 September 2025) before 12pm,

if yes, i got 1 extra priority pass which can access lounge.

me will at The Jewel at 7.30 to 8.00 am, to access Changi lounge.

after that will at T2 to access other lounge.

those who interested, PM me.

PS: you need to have boarding pass only can access.

Europe Stint, Journal for future reference….

Hansel — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:03:35 +0800

Flying soon….

Backpacking Thailand and Indochina,

ScooterBoi — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:35:57 +0800

This thread, backpacking/traveling overland to Thailand and Indochina... and China.

Sharing how to do it... crossing the borders...travelling by buses and trains and bikes and...

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This route done recently... please refer to this (kopitiam) thread for photos and mode of transport. https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=23&t=5525883

Bukit Kayu Hitam - Hatyai - Bangkok (about 1000km)
Bangkok - Nong Khai (about 600km)