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Klang
A former capital of Selangor, Klang was once the old
royal capital where the British had placed their first Resident in Selangor in 1874.
Gedung Raja Abdullah : One of the oldest Malay buildings
in the country, it was once used by the Sultan to store tin from the mines in the area. It
is currently a museum with displays of local history and tin that was once important to
Malaysia.
Sultan Sulaiman Mosque : A classic Islamic architecture
that blends colonial with Asian features, it is a unique and memorable image in Klang. The
mosque was presented to Sultan Sulaiman by the British colonial administration in the 19th
Century.
Shah
Alam
 Shah Alam, Selangor's state capital, is a modern township surrounded at its
periphery by Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, and five other major townships including Klang,
Bangi, and Kajang. It enjoys a vantage location being ideally located halfway between the
national capital, KL, and the viable Port Klang.
• Note: Please visit Shah
Alam under Cities.
Kuala
Selangor
A riverine coastal town situated 64km northwest of KL,
Kuala Selangor is an intriguing blend of history, local flavor, nature, and wildlife. Once
a thriving port, Kuala Selangor was the first state capital of Selangor.
Bukit Melawati : Atop Melawati Hill, the highest point in
the area, is the site of the 200-year-old Fort Altingsburg. Here, one can enjoy the
panoramic view of the Straits of Malacca and the surrounding areas. It was from this spot
that the Dutch surveyed the surrounding countryside before capturing it in 1794. In the
past, the hill lured only the hardy and determined visitor as it meant a stiff climb.
Today, there is a tram car service that takes you to the top. In the vicinity is a royal
mausoleum where past Selangor sultans were buried.
Kuala Selangor Nature Park : The Kuala Selangor Nature
Park is approximately 2km from town below Bukit Melawati. The park consists of more than
250 hectares of coastal land and has well-marked trails for jungle trekking. With over 150
species identified, bird watching is a popular activity. Both local and migratory birds
frequent the mangrove swamps along the coast. The rare spoon-billed Sandpiper and
Nordmanns's Greenshank can also be seem in this nature park. Two watchtowers and hides
have been constructed to aid in birdwatching. Visitors may be fortunate enough to spot
leaf monkeys, otters, and nocturnal leopards, among many other animals.
Fireflies : Ever watched the scintillating display of
fireflies? Fireflies are found mostly in groups of dozens to thousands in estuarine
mangrove swamps. This unique nature's wonder can be seen at the lower reaches of the
Selangor River banks, at Kampung Kuantan. As the sun sets, these fireflies begin flashing
something akin to what glowworms do but at a rate of three flashes per second. In doing
so, a fascinating spectacle similar to Christmas tree lights is created. Fireflies' shows
can be seen at Kuala Kuantan, about 10km east of Kuala Selangor.
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