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City and royal capital in Selangor, Malaysia
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Klang, also spelled Kelang, is the royal town of Selangor, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia besides Shah Alam.
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Kris Monument
The monument, a towering silver keris (the Malay crooked dagger), was erected to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Sultan of Selangor's installation in 1985. The Keris was chosen since it depicts power, strength and unity.
Raja Mahadi Fort
The fort, or what remains of it, was built by Raja Mahadi as a defensive fortification against Raja Abdullah (his rival in a power struggle for the control of Klang district). The fort was used as a vantage point to look out for enemy ships that sailed through to Pangkalan Batu. Later on, the fort fell into the hands of Tengku Kudin who was sent by the Sultan of Selangor to take revenge on Raja Mahadi because the latter failed to pay his dues to the Sultan. The bloody battle lasted six months and ended with the retreat of Raja Mahadi. These days, the fort serves as an impressive landmark.
The Sultan of Selangor's royal palace can be viewed at Jalan Istana. However, visitors are not allowed into the grounds.
Crab Island
On the island, you can see a self sustaining island with a school,bank,fire station, police station etc, mostly inhabited by the Chinese.Used to be a smuggling center, it now produces small food items like dried squid or fish paste. Seafood can also be found fresh from here as the people here mostly work as fishermen. A half day trip to see the simple life of the locals. Go sightseeing to this island; there is a small fee for the speed boat ride.
Klang's Little India is known for being the largest one in Malaysia, and it is full of shops which sell traditional South Indian food and clothing. Tamil songs can often be heard coming from the shops. Perhaps the most atmospheric part of town.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery
This occasionally hosts internationals.
This shop needs no signboard nor menu, and in fact people can't even agree on its name, but this doesn't stop it from packing in the crowds — piles of pork bones spill out into the adjacent parking lot! This has a respectable claim to being Klang's oldest bak kut teh shop and their dark broth is smooth, strong and supremely tasty. Open only from 5AM to 11AM daily, so get there early. RM5/7 for a small/large bowl, 50 sen for rice, RM2 for a pot of tea, and there's nothing else on the menu, so feel free to bring your own side dishes.
Another very popular option which has now been franchised, but this is the original. The menu is a bit larger and the ambience is fractionally more upscale than the nearby Old Stall, but prices are actually a little cheaper - RM15 for two. Tip: order your bak kut teh without the pig intestines if you consider pig intestines disgusting as pig intestines are not canon bak kut teh.However, they are actually quite delicious.
Near Jaya Jusco Bukit Raja, behind Menara Trend, Intan Millennium Square (IMS) office tower. Corner lot. It shifted to this location from its original place at the village of Teluk Pulai.
Better known by locals as the "Hokkien Association" building (Bangunan Persatuan Hokkien).
Victory Bak Kut Teh
The pioneer of clay pot bak kut teh in this area. It's behind its original corner shop E 101.
The famous BKT from Jalan Batai Laut 3, Kawasan 16, Taman Intan has an easily accessible outlet on Jalan Kasuarina 6/KS7, Bandar Botanic, Klang (nearest landmark, EziHotel Bandar Botanic).
It's minutes away from Port Klang. Usually a night stop for travellers who wish to travel to the nearby Pulau Ketam (Crab Island).
A 2-star hotel 15 minutes away from the city centre. Facilities include air-conditioning and hot water shower.
Family Hotel, in the Town Centre, is a cosy and comfortable place to spend the night. From RM78 with free Wi-Fi.
Value Budget hotel 2 minutes from GM Klang & 5 minutes drive from the AEON Jusco Bukit Tinggi.
Daily rate priced from RM98 with breakfast & free Wi-Fi.
High-rise business hotel in the town center with an adjacent shopping mall. Magnificent view of the Klang river at night.
Three-star hotel facing the "Gate Way" of Klang and 10-minutes drive from the Jusco shopping center and Klang Town. Provides free Wi-Fi Internet access at lobby and selected rooms.
A 4-star business hotel with 250 rooms and modern facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, WiFi, gym, spa, ballroom, business centre and restaurants.
(JUSCO Bukit Tinggi), Bandar Bukit Tinggi
Over a million square feet of shopping area and over 160 specialty stores, including a 10-screen cinema.
Formerly Bukit Raja Shopping Centre
Bukit Raja Shopping Centre is more commonly known among locals as JJ, an acronym for its anchor tenant, Jaya Jusco. Has the modern TGV cinemas, showcasing the latest international and local films.
More than 300 wholesale shops with variety of products such like fashion apparels, Muslimah apparels, baby & kids wear, ladies accessories, luggage & bags, home decorations, IT & H/P accessories, educational materials, hardware, toys, gifts & souvenirs, kitchenware, and office equipments.
Klang Parade is one of the major shopping complexes in Klang with Parkson Grand departmental store and Giant Hypermarket as its anchor tenants. Locals shortened the name to KP and it caters mainly to residents of the nearby neighbourhood as well as the industrial zone workers of Meru. It has a bowling alley and karaoke centre. HELP International College of Technology (HICT) is also here.
Jalan Raja Hassan, in the centre of the city, Shaw Centrepoint is 10 minutes away from the main bus station. Lotus Cineplex has 4 screens.
Next to the Federal Highway. Centro Mall houses Klang's Citibank Branch, a large gym, Starbucks, Modestos and a few shops inside. A high-end Chinese restaurant is in the mall.
By train
Klang's railway station is located at Jalan Stesen in the part of town south of the Klang River.00, 20 minutes). There are several famous bak kut teh (see below) restaurants near the station.
By bus
The Klang bus and taxi terminal has been moved to Klang Sentral, which is about 8 km away from the town centre.
By boat
Klang itself is not reachable by boat. However, there are boats between Indonesia (Dumai and Tanjung Balai Asahan) and Port Klang which is 8 km away.
Generally it is more convenient to drive around Klang as public transportation is limited. Taxis are available for hire outside the railway station at Jalan Stesen.
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