Whether you are a tourist or simply a local, there are a few places in Selangor that you have to visit! Here are five great places you should go to.
Batu CavesBatu Caves is a limestone hill located in Gombak. It has a series of caves and cave temples. The name Batu Caves comes from the Batu River which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. When the caves were in pristine state before 1860, they were once used by the Besisi people (orang asli) as transit shelters when they went out hunting from their jungle hamlets. Now, the cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India, dedicated to God Murugan. The cave is the focal point of the annual Thaipusam festival in Malaysia and attracts over more than 1.5 million pilgrims, making it one of the largest gatherings in history.
The cave site is also known for its numerous species of monkeys that visitors feed and find interesting. Besides being a tourist attraction, Batu Caves is also the centre of rock climbing development for the past 10 years. The cave offers more than 160 climbing routes.
In the last decade, the surrounding area has changed from a small village to industrial estates and new housing and shops.
Lake Gardens Shah Alam
Shah Alam might be an urban place, but you can still get away from all the hustle and bustle by heading to the Shah Alam Lake Gardens. The garden is a combination of 3 man-made lakes. Located in the east is Tasik Damai, in the middle there is Tasik Indah and in the west is Tasik Permai. The 43-hectare area is surrounded with beautiful and green landscape which has become a fresh water habitat. In the garden, there are several species of birds such as peacock, stork and elusive forest chicken.
The Lake Garden is popular for annual events such as the International Boat Show and the Selangor Orchid Exhibition.
With safe playground, flower gardens and beautiful sceneries, the Lake Garden is a nice and relaxing place for walks in the parks and picnics. If you like seafood, there is also a floating restaurant there.
Sunway Pyramid & Sunway Lagoon
Sunway Pyramid is a distinctive retail landmark located in the heart of Petaling Jaya. It is known as Malaysia’s first themed shopping and entertainment mall. The mall is unforgettable because of the unique Egyptian-inspired Pyramid lion that towers the main entrance of the mall. Besides the spell binding architecture, Sunway Pyramid has over 800 stores and restaurant and is one of the only malls in Malaysia with an indoor ice-skating rink. This place is surely a family, tourists and youngsters’ attraction
Located right beside Sunway Pyramid is Sunway Lagoon, one of the most visited tourist destination in Malaysia. Sunway Lagoon is an amusement park that features a dry park and a wet park. You can find great restaurants alongside great thrilling rides in Sunway Lagoon. It is also convenient for tourists as a shopping mall and hotel is located right beside the theme park.Zoo Negara
Our national zoo is located on a 120-acre land in Ulu Klang in Selangor. The zoo has been opened since 1963 and is managed by a non-governmental organization known as the Malaysian Zoological Society. The zoo has over 500 animals and 400 different species.
There are 16 exhibit parks in the zoo for tourists and locals to enjoy. There is a reptile park, lake for birds, freshwater aquarium, a mammal kingdom, nocturnal habitats and many more of nature’s wonders.
If you are into animals and nature, the Zoo Negara is the place for you to go.
There are 16 exhibit parks in the zoo for tourists and locals to enjoy. There is a reptile park, lake for birds, freshwater aquarium, a mammal kingdom, nocturnal habitats and many more of nature’s wonders.
If you are into animals and nature, the Zoo Negara is the place for you to go.
SS2 (Selera Makan)
SS2 is the largest and most popular area of Petaling Jaya and is noted for its Chinese characters and influences. There are various stores there such as telecommunications stores, fast food restaurants, coffee houses, saloons and plenty of offices.However, SS2 is famous for its “Pasar Malam” (night market) and “Selera Makan” (food centre). The pasar malam is held in SS2 every Monday from evening until night. You can find delicious local delicacies on the long stretch of vendors. Locals get their daily supplies and groceries from the pasar malam as well.
The selera makan is famous for its variety of local and international delights. You can find almost every type of food there, such as Chinese food, malay food, Indian desserts, hot and spicy Thai food and even western dishes. It is hard to go to the famous food center without finding anything that suits your taste bud.
To our local friends and all the lovely foreigners, these are the places not to be missed when you are in Selangor!
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