Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Klang (Malaysia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Sultan Sulaiman Mosque, Tugu Keris, and Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Klang. Also, be sure to include Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Klang (Selangor).
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Sultan Sulaiman Mosque
Sultan Sulaiman Royal Mosque is Selangor's royal mosque, which is located in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. It was constructed by the British in the early 1932 and was officially opened in 1933 by the late Almarhum Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah.
This mosque combines various types of architectural styles (such as Moorish and Art Deco) and interior and exterior designs not replicated in other mosques around the country. Sultan Sulaiman Mosque was the main state mosque of Selangor until the opening of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque in the new capital city of Shah Alam. Some of its interesting features include the Tangga Diraja (royal stairs) from Istana Alam Shah and a royal mausoleum. The late Sultan Salahuddin was buried in the mosque's grounds.[1]
Tugu Keris
Tugu Keris is a huge monument in the shape of a kris in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Its construction was ordered by the Sultan of Selangor, Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of his reign on 30 September 1985.
The monument is located at Klang Royal Gardens, opposite the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Klang. Both the church and the monument is featured in the landmarks of Selangor list.[2]
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Klang
The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes is a church located at Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang, Malaysia. Built in 1928, the current parish priest is Rev Fr Gregory Chan assisted by Rev Fr Ferdinand Magimay. The Church had celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2008 after the church building had undergone restoration. Additionally, a new four-storey formation centre, named Wisma Lourdes, had been added to the church's complex in order to meet the increasing number of students and classes needed for Sunday School. Wisma Lourdes also houses the parochial house. Adjacent to the church is the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, which had also been built by 1928 for the Sisters of the Infant Jesus who conducted a school in Kuala Lumper - Convent Bukit Nanas - and were keen to conduct a similar private missionary school for girls in Klang.[3]
Address: 114 Jalan Tengku Kelana, 41000 Klang
Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery
Also known as: Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz
Museum in Klang, Malaysia. The Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery is a gallery in Klang District, Selangor, Malaysia. The gallery is about the former Selangor Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. The Royal Gallery is currently chaired by then nephew of Salahuddin of Selangor, Tengku Indera Pahlawan Diraja Selangor.[4]
Address: Klang, No 3, Jalan Stesen, Klang
Istana Alam Shah
Palace in Klang, Malaysia. Istana Alam Shah is the official palace of the Sultan of Selangor, located in southern Klang, the royal town of the state of Selangor, Malaysia.[5]
I-City
City in Malaysia. i-City is a 72 acres ICT-based urban development beside the Federal Highway in Section 7, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Planned by architect Jon A. Jerde, i-City was designed as a fully integrated intelligent city, comprising corporate, leisure and residential components such as a one-million-square-foot regional shopping mall, office towers, Cybercentre office suites, hotels, apartments, data centers, and an innovation center.
i-City is an MSC Malaysia Cybercentre where knowledge-based companies with MSC Malaysia status can exploit the various incentives offered under the MSC Malaysia Bills of Guarantee. It has also been endorsed as a tourism destination by the Ministry of Tourism and declared an International Park by the Selangor State Government. Such venues allow for entertainment and other cosmopolitan lifestyle outlets to operate on a 24-7 basis.
i-City gross development value has increased to MYR 10 billion project from MYR 1.5 billion in 2005.[6]
Klang District
Also known as: Daerah Klang
The Klang District is a district in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located in the western part of Selangor. It borders the Kuala Selangor District to the north, Petaling to the east, Kuala Langat district to the south and Malacca Straits to the west. The district was further divided into two mukims which is Klang and Kapar that covers 626.78 square km of land with 53.75 km of coastline.
The district's principal town is Klang City. Other towns in the district include Port Klang, Pandamaran, Kapar and Meru and Bandar Sultan Sulaiman.
The Klang River flows through the Klang district and end near Port Klang and it has many islands such as Klang, Indah, Chet Mat Zin, Ketam, Tengah, Rusa, Selat Kering and Pintu Gedong Island.[7]