A Tank Of RM50 Petrol Can Get You To These ‘Closer Than You Think’ Destinations Near KL

You don't have to travel far for these #BestEver local destinations!

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If you think that RM50 petrol can't get you far from KL, we're here to change that perception!

With the new & improved Techron®, Caltex's #BestEver petrol, you can bet on it to bring you to these destinations for some memorable experience:

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1. Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Temerloh

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2. Banjaran Hotsprings, Ipoh

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Meditation Cave.

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3. Janda Baik, Bentong

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4. Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

An hour away from KL, Seremban town is the perfect stop to indulge in a day (or two) of comfort food. Slurp down a hearty bowl of beef noodles, treat yourself with some cooling cendol and take away a dozen of Seremban's signature *siew pau*'s. With many more delicious eats hiding at every nooks and corners, you'll have to be there to discover them all. Just make sure to bring your empty tummy along!

5. Sekeping Serendah, Selangor

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6. Bukit Tinggi, Bentong

Japanese Village, Bukit Tinggi.

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Colmar Tropicale, a French-themed village in Bukit Tinggi.

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Colmar Tropicale is inspired by the original town of Colmar in Alsace, France.

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Bukit Tinggi is a small town in Bentong, Pahang located along Karak Expressway. Located about an hour's drive away from Kuala Lumpur, it lies some 2,500 feet above sea level, thus its slightly cooler weather. Some of the notable attractions of Bukit Tinggi include their French-themed village, Japanese village, and rabbit farm.

7. Awanmulan, Jelebu

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8. Fraser's Hill, Raub

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Located 100km north of KL, Fraser's Hill is a convenient 2-hour drive away with significant cooler temperatures. Fraser's Hill is famed worldwide as a birdwatching destination, with over 250 species recorded. Besides that, patrons can also dabble in some hiking, golfing, horse riding and more.

9. Sekinchan, Selangor

Sekinchan Padi Box Homestay.

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Sekinchan, a small town in Selangor, known for its paddy field is a breezy 2-hour drive from KL, which is ideal for a day trip. Sekinchan's fields turn green every May and November, before the harvest season. In June and December, the plots of land will turn golden yellow. Meanwhile, it is completely barren in January-February and July-August, an opposite of the bright green field!

10. Gua Tempurung, Perak

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Gua Tempurung is located in Gopeng, about 24km south of the capital city of Ipoh in Perak. About 3km long, it is one of the longest caves in Peninsula Malaysia. Part of it has been developed as a show cave with electric lighting and walkways and there is a range of tours of different lengths and difficulty. A fine river cave, the river passage runs about 1.6km through the hill.

It's time to play by your own rules. Who said you need to travel far for a kickass trip, right?

So, head over to your nearest Caltex station to fuel up RM50 and get inspired to discover some hidden gems near you!

Have other local destinations you'd like share? Comment below and let us know!

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