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Sepang International Circuit.
This is the avenue of the annual Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix. Acclaimed to
have one of the world’s most challenging tracks, It’s is also the only circuit
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Shah Alam. Selangor's new capital
is dominated by the enormous minarets and gleaming blue dome of the State
Mosque, Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. Shah Alam is a showpiece
city, and its careful planning is evident everywhere. Shah Alam has a
beautifully landscaped recreational park, Urban Shah Alam. It also possesses a
world-class stadium and sports complex and an international standard racing
track. Located halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Port Klang, the city is just 15
minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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Kuala Selangor. Before Klang
became the capital of Selangor, Kuala Selangor was the home of the Selangor
Sultanate. Located 45 km north of Klang, the city sits at the mouth of Selangor
River. The pair of fortresses atop the town's two hills still guards the river
mouth, hearkening back to the days when the Selangor River's tin trade
constituted the source of this state's wealth and power. The larger of the two,
standing on Bukit Melawati, is now the royal mausoleum, containing the remains
of Selangor's early Bugis rulers. |
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State Mosque. The Sultan
Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque is the largest in Southeast Asia and reputed
to be among the largest in the Islamic world. It incorporates a blue dome and
four minarets, each standing at 142.3 metres.The dome is the largest of its
kind and the largest in the world. This amazing holy place has a prayer hall
that can accommodate up to 7,000 worshippers. Its architecture is inspired by
ethnic Malay designs. The mosque sits alongside the city's manmade central
lake, which is also adjoined by Urban Shah Alam. |
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Banghuris Homestay. Located 30
minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), this place allows
visitors to experience the village lifestyle and
culture of traditional Malay people. There are three kampungs (villages),
namely Kampung Bukit Bangkong, Kampung Hulu Chuchuh and Kampung Hulu Teris.
Visitors can learn the traditions and culture of a Malay wedding, traditional
Malay dances and martial arts or pamper themselves with a traditional herbal
massage. Other activities include rubber tapping, cooking Malay dishes, fruit
orchard and palm oil estate exploration and sampan ride on the river.
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Shah Alam Gallery. Located next
to the Shah Alam Lake, this gallery houses fives arcades, an open stage, two
mini studios and a hall. |
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Water World |
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Pulau Ketam. This wonder island
with scenic landscapes is accessible from Port Klang. Ideal fishing venue, it
is also known for its seafood and friendly people. |
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Pulau Carey. Across the sea from
Port Klang, oil palm estates mainly cover this island. It is also home to the
Mah Meri, an aborigine tribe known for their traditional woodcrafts based on
their ancestral spirits. |
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Morib. A seaside spot located in
the Kuala Langat district, Morib is equally idyllic with many food stalls.
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Bagan Nakhoda Omar Beach. Located
in the Sabak Bernam district, this beach provides a quiet sun-sea-and-sand
retreat for visitors.
Bagan Lalang Beach. Offering
horseback rides and wonderful view of the sunset, this beach is about ½ hour
drive from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). |
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Nature's Trail |
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Templer’s Park. This park is set
within a lush green forest with limestone hills. There are waterfalls, natural
pools and trekking trails and a new outcrop to conquer at Bukit Takun for rock
climbers.
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM).
Hone to wealth of flora and fauna, this forest reserve features herb gardens,
arboretums, nature trails and wetland area. A highlight here is the canopy
walkway, suspended 30m above ground level.
Hutan Kanching. Hutan Kanching, a
forest reserve, located 21 km north of Kuala Lumpur offers refreshing
waterfalls and lush jungle greenery that abounds with butterflies and plant
life. It is a good place to introduce children to nature. Facilities available
are bathrooms, toilets, canteens as well as wading pools for children. |
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Taman Alam. At the foot of Bukit
Melawati lies the nature reserve of Taman Alam, covering 240 hectares. Taman
Alam has well-marked jungle trails for trekking as well as observation hides
for birdwatchers. The reserve's abundant birdlife is due largely to the
mangrove swamp in the vicinity, which is frequented by hundreds of thousands of
migratory birds. The Malaysia Nature Society has identified some 150 species in
Taman Alam, amongst them the rare spoon-billed Sandpiper and Nordmann's
Greenshank. The reserve's visitor centre, which contains a number of
educational displays, is located on Bukit Melawati, from which a path leads
down the hill to the park.
Waterfalls. Selangor has two
spectacular waterfalls in the Hulu Langat district. The Sungai Gabai Waterfall
has several water cascades that plunge over 100 metres into a series of pools
that are excellent for swimming. The other water, Sungei batangsi Waterfall is
no less exciting and these two waterfalls are splendid spots for picnics and
relaxation. |
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Historical & Heritage |
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Batu Caves. Located 13 km north
of Kuala Lumpur, these magnificent caves have been known to local inhabitants
for centuries. However, they became famous as a sightseeing and pilgrimage site
only after westerners stumbled them upon in the late nineteenth century. Of the
three caves, the largest and best known is the Temple Cave, so named because it
houses a Hindu shrine beneath its 100-metre vaulted ceiling. In late January of
each year, during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, thousands of devotees and
other visitors climb the long entry stairs and throng this magnificent cavern.
As a form of penance or sacrifice, many of the pilgrims carry kavadis, large,
brightly decorated frameworks attached to a mélange of body-piercing
implements.
A little below the Temple Cave is the Dark Cave, a two-kilometer network of
relatively untouched caverns. The caverns contain a diverse host of cave fauna,
including some unique species. In order to maintain the cave's ecology, access
is restricted. Those wishing to visit Dark Cave must contact the Malaysian
Nature Society for permission and guidelines. The third cave, located at the
foot of the steps, houses an interesting display of statues and wall paintings
depicting scenes and figures from Hindu mythologies. |
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Bukit Melawati. This landscaped
hill features historical attractions such as the Altingsburg Lighthouse, the
Royal Mausoleum, the ruined Melawati fort, the legendary 100 Steps and a fable
execution block. At the hilltop, visitors get a panoramic view of the Selangor
coast and the Klang Valley. |
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Muzium Orang Asli (Aborigines Museum).
The Orang Asli are the aboriginal people of Peninsular Malaysia, with an
estimated population of over 60,000. They still lead a simple yet fascinating
lifestyle. Their ancient customs and traditions are informatively displayed in
this museum, located in Gombak just north of Kuala Lumpur. |
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Sultan Alam Shah Museum. With
prominent blue top, this museum showcases artifacts such as hunting tools,
animal traps, household items and crafts related to the Orang Asli, the
aborigines of Peninsular Malaysia. |
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Gedung Raja Abdullah. Located
at the centre of Klang, the former capital of Selangor. From its strategic
position overlooking the Klang River, the town controlled access to the Klang
Valley. The Malay-style Gedung Raja Abdullah is the town's oldest building,
erected as a warehouse by Raja Mahdi in 1856. It now serves as a historical
museum, with interesting exhibits on the bygone days of this former capital. |
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Flora & Fauna |
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National Zoo. Spend a day
observing nearly 4,000 mammals, reptiles, birds
and fish. Highlights include entertaining performances by orang utans and sea
lions as well as house, camel and elephant rides. |
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Malaysia Agricultural Park. This
agro-forestry measures around 1,290 hectares within a tropical jungle. Within
the park are contained samples of virtually every agricultural resource in the
nation, including oil and coconut palms, padi fields, fruit trees, and rubber
trees, all set in the midst of a luscious rain forest. Through numerous
open-air exhibits, live demonstrations, nature trails, and a host of
educational programs, visitors are offered unparalleled opportunities to learn
about and enjoy Malaysia's rich natural attributes. Other attractions here
include two dams, a fishing lake, a Temperate House, a suspension bridge, a
bird and a safari park. Bicycles are available for hire within the park. Buses
are available on weekends only. Overnight visitors may stay at chalets from
RM30 per chalet.
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Paya Indah Wetland. This peat
swamp forest is indeed a sanctuary for nature lovers and ecologists. With lakes
and remarkable flora and fauna, it is home to over
210 species of birds and other animals such as pelicans, hippopotamus
and crocodiles. This place also serves as an educational centre for exploration
of nature, wildlife and ecology. |
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Kuala Selangor Nature Park. This
is a 30-hectare mangrove swamp and home to a great range of wildlife such as
otters, silver-leaf monkeys, birds, crabs of different hues and mudskippers.
There are chalets and hotels for overnight stay. |
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Firefly- watching. The Selangor
River is one of the very few places in the world that millions of fireflies
flashing synchronously. When these shining and glowing mass gather on trees,
they look like glittering and shimmering stars. Locals offer boat services that
bring visitors slowly up the river to catch a glimpse of these unique bugs. |
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Shah Alam Lake Garden. Venue for
the Shah Alam International Boat how and Selangor Orchid Exhibition, this man
made lake and its lovely landscaped gardens is a pleasant park for evening
walks, jogs as children run about in typical abandon. |
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Commonwealth Forest Park.
Launched in 1993 to honour the 14th Commonwealth Forest Meeting, it features a
lush jungle with refreshing landscaped gardens, camping grounds, chalets,
fountains, jogging tracks, hiking trails and other facilities for visitors. |
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