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"Royal Town of Klang"

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Officially known as the Royal Town of Klang, it is the former capital of the state Selangor, Malaysia. It may not be one of the most beautiful cities in Malaysia, but Klang has a unique old-world charm. Known for its rich heritage sites and colonial architecture, it is a city with palace, mosque, and other buildings which associate itself with the Selangor sultanate.

Located 45km from Kuala Lumpur, Klang is a popular day trip for most tourists. The colourful town is split between Klang town and port (Pelabuhan Klang) and is small enough to explore on foot. The Klang River flows through the town and divides it into South Klang and North Klang.

Designed to be an Eco Smart City, Klang is also an education hub. Entertainment and activities in Klang take the form of sightseeing, shopping, and cinemas. There are several shopping malls here, especially South Klang. Istana Alam Shah, the royal residence of the Sultan of Selangor, Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Tugu Keris, are a few of the notable places in Klang that are worth a visit.

The colourful royal town of Klang is popular for Malay, Indian, and Chinese Cuisine and seafood delicacies. Emporium Makan, an old spot situated in the heart of the city, is the most significant spot in Klang for Malay cuisine. Incomplete without the Indian cuisine, several Indian restaurants are located in Little India. Klang is known for its Bak Kut Teh, a non-halal herbal soup while the coastal region near Port Klang is well-known for its seafood.

1. Sultan Sulaiman Royal Mosque

Established in 1932, the Sultan Sulaiman Royal Mosque is located in Klang and houses the royal mausoleum within its area. The majestic building reflects an excellent blend of neo-classical, western an (Read More)d mughal architecture. The mosque is known officially as the state mosque standing tall as a religious and historic site at the foot of the hill. The Royal Palace of the Sultan is located right next to the mosque but not open to visitors. The mosque has a beautiful central hall and it serves free food during ramadan.

2. Kuan Yin Temple Klang

Kuan Yin Teng or the Goddess of Mercy Temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia dedicated to the Goddess Guan Yin. The temple building is a heritage structure often visited by Buddhists and a lo (Read More)cal attraction for the Chinese visitors during the Chinese New Year or any festive season. The temple is situated in an easily visible and prominent location. It has marvellous exteriors with beautiful archways and carvings along with a peaceful interior setting.
Timings: 7 AM - 5 PM

3. Little India

Influenced by the rich culture and heritage of India, the Little India in Klang is an excellent place to walk around and explore the busy streets of the area absorbing the Indian architectural surroun (Read More)dings. You can find plenty of shops selling Indian handicrafts, clothes, accessories, etc. The vibrant locality occupies little area next to the Central Market and is brimming with aromatic Indian restaurants that have some exceptional yet affordable dine-in food menus.

4. Royal City Klang Mosque

Also called the Masjid Bandar Diraja Klang, the magnificent Klang Royal Town Mosque is located on the banks of Klang river in Jalan Pasar giving it panoramic views of a floating mosque. The refined mo (Read More)sque was reconstructed and reopened in 2009 with a delicate gold work dome-shaped minaret that highlights the place.

5. Klang Parade

Klang Parade is a modern day shopping centre in Klang, Malaysia. The complex comprises some huge new and retro outlets with its anchor tenants like Econsave , Golden Screen Cinemas and Parkson among o (Read More)thers . It has over 231 store outlets.
Timings: 10 AM - 10 PM

6. Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Klang

Situated in Klang, the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes was built by missionaries to help catholic immigrants settle and revive themselves on foregin land. The building stands beautifully in the busy Lit (Read More)tle India area with a lovely chapel outside and marvellously designed interiors with glass panels and dome structures housing artifacts, statues and other memorabilia describing the history of Klang.

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How to Reach Klang

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The North Klang Valley Expressway, KESAS highway, and the South Klang Valley Expressway are major highways through which Klang is accessible, linking it to various places.

Klang is accessible by train from Kuala Lumpur via the Pelabuhan Klang - Batu Caves track of KTM Komuter. It is also accessible using bus services like Transnasional and Cityliner buses, Rapid KL buses, Wawasan Sutera and Metrobus, and KMK Express.

One can make use of boats that serve between Indonesia (Dumai and Tanjung Balai Asahan) and Port Klang, which is located 8km away.

The nearest airport to Klang is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), followed by Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), and Kuantan Airport (KUA).

Local transport in Klang

Klang has five commuter stations that make up the 2 Port Klang Line of the KTM Komuter system. A number of highways with distinct features connect Klang to Klang valley making the travel by road easier. The Federal Highway is one of the easiest ways to get to Klang Valley and convenient but the traffic is at its peak during the peak hours.

The New Klang Valley Expressway is your second best option. The important feature of this highway is the availability of petrol stations all along the highway and the restriction of heavy vehicles, except for buses during certain hours. The North Klang Straits Bypass establishes a link to port Klang. It is better known as Federal Route 20. It is better to drive around in the city due to the limitations of public transport in Klang. The South Klang Valley Expressway is yet another alternative to travel by road.

Klang also has the RapidKL bus route. Taxis are available outside the railway stations however finding a metered taxi is not convenient.

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