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Publisher / Editor-in-chiefs Note

Although I lead a busy life as aneditor, I still try my best to visit places

that serve delicious local food anddesserts. For this 1st edition of 2014,my team has compiled a section onlocal desserts that will bring backfond childhood memories of youenjoying afternoon tea with yourfamily.

For those who are looking forward

to take a break from the bustlingcity life, read up Get to Know KualaLangat and Beyond Klang Valleywhich features Seremban, thecapital of Negeri Sembilan. Spendtime with family or friends enjoyingthe sunshine and breeze at Moribbeach in Kuala Langat, or have agood workout climbing Gunung

Angsi which is just a 20 minutesdrive from Seremban town centre.

Last but not least, dont forget tocheck out the calendar to events(page 7-10). As it is yet another VisitMalaysia Year in 2014, I encouragetravellers to have great fun bytaking part in as many festivals and

activities!

Travel brings power and love back

into your life.

- Rumi

Editor

Note:The content of this issue isaccurate as per the date of publication.

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1|INTRODUCTIONKlang HistoryA Glance of Klang ValleyCalendar of EvantSpecial View From WriterRoad Trip Around Klang Valley

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Modern BuildingHistorical SitesPlace Of WorshipParks & GardenNatureGet To Know Kuala LangatPutrajayaShah AlamKuala SelangorKuala Kubu Bharu

GombakHulu LangatSepangSekinchan

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Bangunan ModenTempat SejarahTempat BeribadatTaman RekreasiAlam SemulajadiKenali Kuala LangatPutrajaya

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Gunung AngsiAsian Catering & Confectionary

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4|OUTDOORACTIVITY

Active Weekend @ Sport Clubs

Trekking & ClimbingCyclingSport & Martial Arts

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Bon Bons CafSwich CafeLevain Boulangerie & PatisserieSweet Hut

6|SHOPPINGShopping Time

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Malay / IndonesiaChineseIndianAsian Fusion

Japanese / KoreanMiddle EasternSpanish

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As the year step into its second quarter, the Visit Malaysia Year 2014programme is also gaining full momentum, providing numerous fun andexciting events to travellers. Klang Valley plays the role as one of the centreof these events.

The development of Klang Valleys infrastructure, preservation of its

charming heritage and the warmth of KV-ians collectively make KlangValley an attractive destination even for Malaysians from other states. Theplanned construction of more luxury hotels, international exhibitions andinfrastructure development are just part of the interesting plans afoot thatadds to the bustling Klang Valley life!

Kudos has to be given to Bluedale Publishing for coming up with thisbrilliant Guide that provides relevant and helpful information for travellersvisiting Klang Valley. This is a great way to share Klang Valleys many

attractions with travellers. Whether you are here on a business trip orvacation, I hope this Guide will lead you to a great adventure of discoveringthis vibrant city.

Have an enjoyable stay and bring back amazing memories of Klang Valley.

(DATO SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK)

Foreword From

PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

Y.A.B DATO SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK

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Klang Valley An Introduction

Klang Valley, or Lembah Klang in Malay, is named after Klang River, whichis associated to the early development of the area as a cluster of tin miningtowns in the late 19th century. Situated in the centre of the west coast of

Peninsular Malaysia, Klang Valley comprises the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

and its adjoining districts in Selangor, namely Gombak, Hulu Langat, Petaling andKlang, covering an area of 2826 square kilometers. Geographically, it is delineatedby Titiwangsa Mountain Range to the north and east, and the Strait of Malacca tothe west.

Being the most vibrant and lively region in the country, Klang Valley is the heartlandof Malaysias industry and commerce and is always buzzing with vitality. Home toa great number of migrants from other states within Malaysia and foreign workersfrom Indonesia, Myanmar, India and Nepal, it is considered as the fastest growing

region in the country with many more rapidly growingnew towns and yet more is believed to develop in thenear future.

Development of the region took place mainly inthe East-West direction (between Gombak andPort Klang) but the urban areas surrounding KualaLumpur have since grown south towards the borderwith Negeri Sembilan and north towards Rawang.

A GLANCE OF KLANG VALLEY

KLANG HISTORY

The Klang district had appeared earlier thanMalacca. This state was part of the colonialSri Vijaya and Majapahit governments. Theorigins of its name came from the Mon-

Khmer lamguage Klong which meantwarehouse. Similarly, C.O Blagden explainedKlang as an important port with manywarehouses. While Charles A.Fishr denedKlang as a canalor waterway. His opinionwas widely accepted given that Klang hasmany waterways that are made out of rivers,including Sg. Klang, Sg. Bertek, Sg. Penang,Sg. Sementa, Sg. Agas, Sg. Kandas, Sg. Binjai,

Sg. Kapar, Sg. Jati, Sg. Aur, Sg. Rasau, andSg. Putus. The name of this river remainsto this day. Klang became important onlyafter the decline of Kuala Selangor after thedeath of Sultan Muhammad (1826- 1857). In1875, Klang was chosen as the capital city ofSelangor before the capital city was movedto Kuala Lumpur in 1880. In 1886, Klang wastouted as a beautiful and clean place.

KLANG HISTORY

RAJA MAHADI FORT

Built in 1866 by Raja Mahadi IbniAlmarhum Raja Sulaiman as a fortto defend Klangs rst war wagedby Raja Abdullah Ibni Raja Jaafar.For more information, pleasecontact:

Tel : 03- 3371 6044Web : www.mpklang.gov.my

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

5 16 April 2014Royal Belum World Drums FestivalIpoh, Perak

The feverish pace of this very colourfulinternational drums festival is held inconjunction with the birthday of theSultan of Perak and gathers the best

musical talents in what is billed as thegreatest mix of cultural exchange.

13 Apr 2014Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya

Putrajaya Maritim Centre

An Ironman 70.3, also known as a HalfIronman, is one of a series of middle-distance triathlon races organized bythe World Triathlon Corporation (WTC).

25 27 April 2014Regatta LepaSemporna, Sabah

Regatta Lepa is an astounding festivalthat pays homage to the lepa, thetraditional single-mast sailing boat ofthe Bajaus of Semporna. Witness thecrowning of the most beautiful lepa aswell as the Lepa Beauty Pageant, andenjoy the cultural performances and

fireworks!

3 May 2014Wesak Day

NationwideWesak Day marks the birth,enlightenment and passing of GautamaBuddha. Buddhists all over the countrycelebrate this day with religious offeringsand rituals which are usually held atBuddhist temples. Be awed by the grandprocessions that take place at night.

22 24 May 2014Colours of 1MalaysiaDataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysias premier cultural extravaganzais back to dazzle everyone. Enjoy acornucopia of spectacular traditionalperformances, colourful parades andexhibitions that will showcase the

countrys famed arts and crafts.

24 May 23 Jun 2014Melaka River Fiesta

Melaka

The festival aims to promote Melaka ingeneral, particularly the Melaka Riverand monorail that travels from SpiceGarden to Dataran Hang Tuah. Amongthe highlights include water sports

fiesta, dragon boat competitions and

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decorative floats parade.

1 2 June 2014Gawai Dayak Festival

Sarawak

Gawai Dayak is a harvest festivalcelebrated by the states indigenouspeople, particularly the Ibans andBidayuhs, in their traditional costumes.Ceremonial offerings of various localtraditional delicacies and tuak (home-made rice wine) are made to the gods ofrice and prosperity.

1 30 June 2014Ramadhan Festival

Ramadhan Festival

Celebrated in honour of the Muslimfasting month, this festival features avariety of religious programmes suchas Terawih Perdana (Terawih prayers),festive shopping and Ramadhan bazaar.

2 June 2014

Dragon Boat Festival 2014Dragon Boat Festival 2014

The festival now occurs on the 5th day ofthe 5th month of the traditional Chinese

calendar. The focus of most celebrationsinvolves eating zongzi (sticky ricedumplings) and racing dragon boats.

The story best known in modern Chinaholds that the festival commemoratesthe death of the poet and minister QuYuan (c. 340278 BC) of the ancient stateof Chu during the Warring States periodof the Zhou Dynasty.

7 June 2014

Tadau KaamatanTambunan, SabahAn occasion that brings people togetherfrom all walks of life to celebrate thevarious festivals in fostering unityand harmony of the 1Malaysia spirit.Guests will be enthralled by culturalperformances and traditional delicacies.

12 Jun 2014 15 Jun 2014

1Malaysia International Tourism

Night Floral ParadePutrajaya Lake, Presint 2, Putrajaya

Enjoy a dazzling evening with theglittering lights of decorated floatsbrought in from every state in Malaysia.

This event features Malaysia as one of

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the worlds top tourist destinations.Enjoy a grand showcase of the countrysflora and fauna as well as the attractions

found in the different states in Malaysia.

20 22 June 2014Rainforest World Music FestivalSarawak Cultural Village

This unique festival brings togetherrenowned world and indigenousmusicians from the interiors of theisland of Borneo. The event in its 16thyear will showcase Sarawaks effortsin conservation and preservation ofthe rainforest through world music.Aside from drawing foreign tourists

to Sarawak, it highlights the cultures,nature and adventures that are uniqueto Sarawak.

28 Jun 1 Sep 20141Malaysia Mega Sale CarnivalKg. Lohan, Ranau, Sabah

Shopaholic alert! One of the three majorshopping seasons of Malaysia is backwith mega shopping excitement, diningoptions, endless entertainment and fun-filled activities!

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SPECIAL VIEW FROM WRITER

There is a saying; people who love to eat are the best people.I just love people who are willing to share information onmouth-watering delicacies. Malaysia has a diverse range of

food and desserts, thanks to its multi-ethnic and multiculturalsociety. Hence, there is always an excuse to have that additionalsnack or desserts.

Particularly for Malaysian desserts, some traditional Malay, Indianand Chinese desserts tend to share a common feature, wheregenerous amounts of coconut milk, gula melaka (palm sugar)and pandan leaves are used. This gives a savoury sweet taste and

fragrance to the desserts. These desserts can be found in mosthawker centres and food courts, as well any restaurant serving localcuisine. Roadside stalls are also common for desserts such as cendoland tau fu fah.

Flip through the pages to know some of the local desserts.

Local desserts

Local desserts

Local desserts

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ABC (Air Batu Campur)

ABC or Air Batu Campur(air batu is a Malayword for ice) is also

known as Ais Kacang. It is adessert with a base of shavedice coloured with syrups, andevaporated or condensed

milk with a variety of toppings.These may include sweet cornkernels, red beans, cincau(grass jelly), buah atap (fruitof the nipa palm), basil seedsand cubes of jelly.

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It is a griddle pancakewith a texture similarto a crumpet with crisp

edges, made from a ourbased batter with raisingagent. It is basically topped

with castor sugar, groundpeanuts, creamed corn,and grated coconut in themiddle and then turnedover. Some hawkers tendto make the outer layera very thin crust whichmakes it so crispy, whilesome choose to make it alittle bit thick which is verysoft to bite.

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Bubur Cha Cha

Acolourful and sweet dessert, with sweet potato, taro cubes andsago served in pandan-avoured coconut milk. It may be servedhot or cold. It is one of the well-known Nyonya desserts generally

prepared during festive seasons in Penang, and a must have on ChapGoh Meh (the 15th and last day of Chinese New Year).

BuburThere are various types of bubur desserts here in Malaysia, yet all of them are based

with coconut milk. Here are some of the popular ones:

Bubur Kacang Hijau

This is a dessert porridge made fromboiled soft green beans, cooked withcoconut milk and sweetened with

palm or cane sugar. Some of them aremade special where the bubur kacanghijau are mixed with durian. It is served asit is or can be eaten together with bread.Most people love to have it during rainydays where it warms up their body.

Bubur Pulut Hitam

It is a black glutinous riceporridge cooked withsago and coconut milk. It

is denitely best served hot.To make it even tastier, it iscooked together with somered beans.

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Pengat

Pengat is made with pieces of cassava (Pengat Ubi), pumpkin (Pengat Labu) andbananas (Pengat Pisang) cooked with gula melaka and coconut milk. Pengat isalso made with durian and some sago. Most people prefer to be served hot.

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his is one of the popular Indian desserts in Malaysia. Cendol is made of smoothgreen rice noodles, usually served by itself in chilled coconut milk and gula melaka(coconut palm sugar), or as a topping for ABC. Cendol nowadays are easier to be

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Sago Gula

Melaka

It is literally Sago, Coconut Creamand Palm Sugar, where peoplecook translucent sago with

coconut cream topped with palmsugar syrup. It may be set like apudding and served drizzled withcoconut cream and palm sugar, oras a sweet porridge.

Lai CheeKang

It is a sweet cooling dessert,which consists of barley,white and black fungus,

dried lotus seeds, dried longan,dried dates, lychee, grass jelly,honey date, sweet meloncandy and water. It may beserved warm or cold (with icecubes).

Tau Foo Fah

or Dau Huay

This refers to the velvetytexture of very soft silkentofu, traditionally avoured

with brown sugar syrup. It is apopular dessert amongst theChinese community in Malaysia.

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Orang Asli Museum, Gombak

You can explore and learn abour OrangAslis history, their ancient customs andtraditions and their social and economicdevelopment at the Muzium Orang AsliGombak, located about 24km away fromBatu Caves.

Batu Caves, Gombak

The sacred place for theHindus in Malaysia. Theyconsist of three maincaves and a number ofsmaller ones. The cavesare made of limestoneand 400 meters long and100 meter high. Theywere discovered in 1892.

Bukit Cahaya Agricultural Park

The worlds rst agro-forestry park, BukitCahaya Sri Alam, also known as BukitCerakah, is a scenic 1,295ha site that offerssome of the moststunning tropicalv e g e t a t i o n ,interesting naturetrails and lotsmore.

Bukit Tinggi , Genting HighlandsColmar Tropicale, located in Bukit

Tinggi, is a replica of a collectionof buildings from a north-easternvillage in France dating back to the16th Century. Its just like a picturepostcard. The French themedresort was opened in July 2000. Itssurrounded by lush tropical forest

land.

Lunch at SS18, Subang Jaya

As you arrive in SS18, you will seelot of shoplots and most of them arerestaurants. Many type of cuisinesyou can nd there right from Indianto Japanese. You will be amazed!

ROAD TRIP AROUND KLANG VALLEY

(8am 3pm)

Breakfast at section 13, Shah Alam

Getting ready to start your day by havinggood breakfast @ Section 13 Shah Alam

nearby stadium.

Visit Blue Mosque

(The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz

Shah Mosque)

Have you ever heard about bluemosque before? It is one of the mainattractions in Shah Alam city.

BIVersion

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Taman Pertanian Bukit

Cahaya Seri Alam

Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam merupakan tamanyang bertemakan agro-forestry yangpertama di dunia. Ia pernah dikenali

sebagai Bukit Cerakah.Pelbagai aktiviti yangmenarik boleh dilakukandi sana seperti berbasikaldan sebagainya.

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Bersarapan di seksyen 13, Shah Alam

Mulakan perjalanan anda denganbersarapan dengan sarapan alatempatan di seksyen 13 Shah Alam yangberdekatan dengan Stadium Shah Alam.

Muzium Orang Asli, Gombak

Muzium Orang Asli terletak di JalanGombak kira-kira 20km dari KualaLumpur dan ia mempamerkankoleksi artifak seperti sumpit buluhdan belanga yang diwarisinya berusialebih dari 600 tahun serta peneranganmengenai Orang Asli.

Lawati Masjid Biru ( Masjid Sultan

Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah)

Pernahkah anda melawat Masjid BiruShah Alam sebelum, jadi selepasbersarapan kita mulakan dengan

aktiviti yang ringan dengan melihatkubah biru yang besar yang sangatmenjadi simbolik anda berada diShah Alam.

Batu Caves, Gombak

Batu Caves yang terletakkira kira 11km di sebelahutara Bandar ditemui padatahun 1881 oleh seorangpeneroka Amerika.Selama itu, tempat inidigunakan sebagai tempatperkelahan bagi penjajahdan kemudai tempat

persembunyian bagikomunis.

Makan Tengahari di SS18 SubangSampai sahaja anda di SS18Subang, kelihatan deretanrestoran yang menyajikanpelbagai jenis makanan yang

boleh membuka selera sesiapasaja yang berkujung ke sana. Andapasti teruja!

RONDA RONDA DI LEMBAH KLANG BMVersion

Bukit Tinggi , Genting HighlandsDiinspirasikan daripada sebuahperkampungan lama di Perancisyang diserlahkan pada reka bentukbangunannya. Itulah juga bakal andaalami apabila berkunjung ke pusatperanginan Bukit Tinggi, Pahang danlebih istimewa, jaraknya hanya kira kira45 kilometer sahaja dari ibu kota KualaLumpur.

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Perbadanan Putrajaya Complex

Perbadanan Putrajaya is one ofthe landmark buildings alongthe Persiaran Perdana. Designed

as a complex of interconnected

spaces that will reect a distinctpresence in Precinct 3, the buildingis a contemporary interpretation oftraditional Islamic architecture. Themain feature is the Gateway with apublic viewing deck on the top mostlevel that allows for a breath takingview of the city skyline that includesthe Palace of Justice and the Grand

Mosque.

MODERN BUILDING

24, Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 3,62675 Putrajaya.03-8000 8000From KL Sentral station, take theERL train to Putrajaya Sentralstation. Then, take bus Route L09to Palace of Justice. PerbadananPutrajaya is located just acrossthe road.

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Kuala Lumpur City Centre

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esigned to be a city within a city, this 100-acremultipurpose development site hosts the tallest

twin buildings in the world Petronas Twin Towers,Suria KLCC shopping mall, hotels, convention centre,philharmonic hall and office buildings. A public park anda mosque known as As-Syakirin Mosque are also built onthis area. In this park, there is Lake Symphony where thefountains will shoot water up following the rhythm ofmusic playing in the background, occurring every day atnoon and in the evenings. Designed to provide greeneryaround the modern buildings, it was aimed to leave the

world a little more sensitive and a little more educatedto the importance of nature, according to Roberto BurlMarx who was the architect of this park.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 KualaLumpur.03-2382 800007:00 22:00Board to KL Sentral and take RapidKL LRT -

Kelana Jaya Line to KLCC LRT station.N3 09.337 E101 42.873

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Royal Museum (Muzium Diraja)

This museumis housed in abuilding that

was formerly theNational Palace.It was opened to

the public after theofficial residenceof the King wasmoved to JalanDuta. Visitors canget a glimpse intothe inner sanctumof the royal familyfor the rst time

since it was built 85 years ago. Many other interesting activities such as silat (Malaymartial arts) and cultural performances are also held from time to time.

Jalan IstanaTake the Putra LRT, KTMKomuter train or Monorail tothe KL Sentral Station. Fromhere, take a taxi to the palacegates.N3.149169 E101.683807

Tugu Negara (National Monument)

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ituated near to Parliament house,this bronze war memorial is

dedicated to those who diedduring the 12-year Malayan Emergencyproclaimed after a communistinsurrection in 1948. Built in 1966, TuguNegara depicts seven men from theMalaysian Security Force symbolizingthe seven qualities: leadership, unity,strength, vigilance, suffering, courageand sacrice.

Jalan Istana, 50566 Kuala Lumpur03-2267 10009am 5pm (Daily)*Closed on Hari Raya Aidiltri & Hari Raya Aidil Adha.

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Dayabumi Complex

One of the earliest skyscrapers in KL, DayabumiComplex was built in the early 1980s. Withits patterns of eight-pointed stars, and

Islamic arches at the top and bottom of the tower,the building has a unique faade to it. The upperoors of the building serve as offices, with the lowerand ground oors taken up by a shopping arcade,the Kuala Lumpur General Post Office, banks andrestaurants.

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his colonial building was actually built toserve as the family residence of Eu TongSeng, a rich tin miner and rubber estate

business person in 1935. Later on, it was convertedto a British military base and subsequently as theheadquarters of the Japanese army during theSecond World War. Since then, the building hasbeen used as the location of several signicantevents, such as the rst sitting of MalaysiasParliament and the installation ceremonies ofnumerous kings of Malaysia. And today, thisformer residence nally became a one-stop

information centre for tourists. Visitors can book a tour, change money, makehotel reservations, access to the Internet, arrange a trishaw ride around the city,make international phone calls, and book air or bus tickets to certain destinationsin Malaysia. There is also a souvenir shop as well as a tourist police counter in thecentre. If visitors were to fancy a taste of Malaysia, they can make their way to theSaloma Theatre Restaurant, located in the right wing of the centre, whereby theycan also enjoy cultural performances in its auditorium.

Jalan AmpangInfoline: 1-300-88-5776, 03-2164 3929,(Saloma Theatre Restaurant: 03-21610122)7AM-1PM dailyTake the KL Monorail to the Bukit Nanas Station. From there, turn right,using the path opposite the Renaissance Hotel. Go straight and youwill see the centre, about 100 metres away on your right.

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Jalan Sultan HishamuddinTake the KTM Komuter train and get down atthe old Kuala Lumpur Station. Alternatively,you can take the Putra LRT to Pasar SeniLRT Station. The complex is within walkingdistance from both these stations. You canalso catch a bus to Central Market and take ashort walk to the complex.N3.145026 E101.693979

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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

This temple, built in the 1870s, is one ofthe most spectacular-looking temples inthe Chinatown area. The building is richly

decorated with ne detailing and nely carvedimages of Hindu deities, along with hand-painted motifs and gold embellishments. Oneof the most elaborate temples in the country, itsstunning 22-metre high gate tower or gopuram isbeautifully decorated in the typically south Indianstyle. The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple alsohouses a golden chariot that is used each year to

carry the gure of the Hindu deity, Lord Muruganduring the Thaipusam festival pilgrimage toBatu Caves. Visitors must leave their shoes at theentrance, in observance of the temple as a placeof worship.

163, Jalan Tun H.S. LeeTake the Putra LRT to Pasar Seni LRT Station and walk towards the UDAOcean shopping complex. Turn left and walk along Jalan Tun H.S. Lee.

The temple is just a few minutes walk away.

Cathedral of Saint Mary The Virgin

(St. Marys Church)

Built in 1894, the rst brick AnglicanChurch in the country, is located

just around the corner fromMerdeka Square. Designed on thegrounds of simplicity with beautifulstained glass windows, similar to an oldEnglish country house, the church hasthe capacity for approx 200 people. Oneof its most interesting features includes apipe organ built in 1895 by Henry Willis,

considered as one of the greatest organbuilders of his time.

Jalan Raja 03-2692 8614 / 03-2692 8672The church provides various mass services between 07:00 and 22:30, 18:00on Sundays, and 19:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek Station (Putraunderground) or (Star overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at streetlevel, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres, keeping the old

high court buildings on your left. When you reach the end of the buildings,turn left and walk for approx 50 metres along Jalan Raja Laut, MerdekaSquare will be visible across the road on your right. The church will be visibleshortly after 10 minutes of walk, just next to the Royal Selangor Club.

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Batu Caves

Located approximately 11km to the north ofthe city, Batu Caves were discovered in 1881by an American explorer. The caves are now

an important site of worship for the Hindus. Insidethe caves, the Subramaniam Swamy Temple is thecentre of worship for the Hindu god, Murugan. Thecaves become very busy when Hindu devoteesand visitors from all around the world come to BatuCaves during the Hindu festival, Thaipusam. Visitorsto the festival will be amazed by the thousands ofHindu devotees who after putting themselves intoa trance like state, have their bodies pierced with

hooks, needles and metal skewers. Visitors can alsoclimb the magnicent 272-step staircase that leadsup to the temple. Visitors interested in viewingpaintings depicting scenes from Hindu folkloreand the statues of deities, should check out the ArtGallery Cave.

Tatt Khalsa Diwan

Being the largest Sikhtemple in South-east Asiaand one of the oldest Sikh

institutions in Malaysia, the TattKhalsa Diwan was founded inthe early 19th century by Sikhimmigrants from the Malwaregion of the Punjab. Located in

the middle of Kampung Baru, thetemple is used for daily prayers,baptisms, weddings, funeralsand activities during the festivalof Vasakhi and other occasions.Adjoining the temple is Wisma

Tatt Khalsa Diwan which housesadministrative offices for thetemple, as well as a school,

printing press and library.

No. 24, Jalan Raja Alang03-26922215Take the Putra LRT and get down at SungaiBaru Station. Walk across Jalan SungaiBaru and follow Lorong Raja Muda Musa1 until you reach the T-junction. Crossover to Jalan Raja Alang and follow theroad until you come to the temple.

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Jalan Batu Caves, MRR2, Selayang, 68100 Gombak, SelangorBatu Caves Art Gallery and the Subramaniam Swamy Temple are open

from 08:30 to 19:00Take a bus directly to Batu Caves from Bangkok Bank bus stop in KualaLumpur. The bus terminal can be accessed using the STAR LRT, exitingat the Plaza Rakyat LRT Station. The exit will lead you directly to the busterminal on your right. Alternatively, take a Rapid KL bus (No. 11 or 69) fromCentral Market. These buses will take you directly to the Batu Caves.

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National Mosque

Located near the Old KL Railway Station, theNational Mosque or Masjid Negara is probablythe most outstanding modern mosque in Kuala

Lumpur. Standing out from the rest, with its uniquestar-shaped dome, representing the 13 states ofMalaysia and the ve pillars of Islam. The mosque, withthe capacity to hold 10,000 people, is seated proudlyamong 13 acres of beautifully landscaped ground, withgardens and fountains. Visitors are allowed into themosque but they must be dressed in an appropriatemanner as a matter of respect in this special place ofworship. Robes and headscarves can be borrowed at

the entrance; there is a separate entrance for women.

Jalan Hishamuddin09:00 to 12:30, 14:00 to 15:30 and 17:00 to 18:30 (for tourists)Take the KTM Komuter train to the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. Themuseum is 10 minutes walking distance from the station, overlooking theIslamic Arts.

Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque)

Built in 1909, Masjid Jamek Mosqueis the oldest mosque in the city. Themosque rests at the meeting point

between the Klang and Gombak rivers,the historical birthplace of Kuala Lumpur.

The area is also one of the very rst placeswhere the early settlers built their homes.

Inspired by Mogul architecture fromnorthern India, this mosque was the citysmain mosque until the opening of theNational mosque in 1965.

Off Jalan Tun PerakTake the Putra LRT or the STARLRT, getting down at Masjid JamekStation. Follow the signs to Masjid

Jamek Mosque, just a short walk away.

Masjid India

Masjid India is located just ashort distance away fromMasjid Jamek. The mosque

was built in adistinctly Indian-Muslim style.Originally built asa wooden hut in

1863, this beautifulmosque has gonethrough numerousrenovations tolook eventually like how it is today.

The present structure was opened bythe Sultan of Selangor in 1966 and hasthe capacity to t 3,500 worshippers.However, this mosque is not open

to non-Muslim visitors who can onlyadmire its beauty from the outside.

Off Jalan Tun PerakTake the Putra LRT or the STARLRT, getting down at MasjidJamek Station. Follow the signsto Masjid India Mosque, just ashort walk away.

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Chen Shi Shu Yuan

Founded in 1896, this clanassociation serves as acommunity base for families of

the Chan, Chen, Chin and Tan ancestries.Constructed in 1906, the building isone of the nest examples of Chinesetemple architecture and is decoratedwith carved gurines and wall panelsdepicting Chinese mythology andhistory. The building has also some ofthe richest examples of shek wan, apottery roof and exterior wall decoration

originating from southern China.

172, Jalan Petaling (Near Jalan Stadium)03-2070 6511/ 03-2078 14618.30am 6pm (Daily)Take Monorail to Maharajalela station, ChenShi Shu Yuan is just 3 minutes walk away.

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Thean Hou Temple

Located on a hill top, this impressive Chinese temple is actually relativelynew, only being built in 1989. The temple is dedicated to three deities,including the goddess Thean Hou. Although being a modern temple,

this did not affect the temples architecture. Thean Hou temple displays bothclassical and modern features, with its red pillars at the entrance offering

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Jalan Syed Putra03-2274 708809:00 to 18:30 dailyTaxis are the easiest way

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prosperity and good fortune for those whowalk through it. Complete with the statues

of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiacand delicately decorated with lanterns anddragons, as the Chinese symbol of life, it s nowonder that many Chinese choose to havetheir wedding at this temple. Worshipperscan also have their fortune told through afortune-telling service here.

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Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve

Gazetted in 1906, this forestreserve is the oldest andonly lowland dipterocarp

forest in the heart of KL. Spreadover a 10.5-hectare area, the Bukit

Nanas Forest Reserve begins atthe slopes of the KL Tower. Withinthe reserve are three naturetrails, namely the Arboretum

Trail, Penarahan Trail and theJelutong Trail, where the majestic,centuriesold Jelutong treesgreet you. Other facilities withinthe area include a playground,

campsites and a jogging track.

The Secret Garden @ 1 Utama

The garden is built on an area of 30,000 square feet, making it oneof the largest rooftop gardens in the world. Visitors will have theleisure of exploring 600 species of beautiful, rare and unusual plants.

This garden in the sky wasdeveloped in secret for 5 years

before it was opened to publicviewing in 2009.Lake Gardens.

Lot 240, Jalan Raja

Chulan03-2026 47417:00 to 19:00 dailyA taxi is the best way toget there.

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Rooftop, 1 Utama ShoppingCentre Lebuh Bandar Utama,47800 Petaling Jaya.03-7710 811810am 10pm(Sat, Sun & Public holidays)

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Titiwangsa Lake Gardens

This green lung on the fringes of Kuala Lumpurfeatures a jogging trail, exercise stations and achildrens playground but the star attraction is

denitely the man-made lake at the centre of the park, on

which you may indulge in boating or kayaking activitiesor take a leisurely stroll along its perimeters.

Jalan TemerlohTake the Sentul Line or KLMonorail to the Titiwangsastation and from there takea 10-minute taxi ride to theTitiwangsa Lake Gardens.

ASEAN Sculpture Garden

Visitors to these uniquelylandscaped gardens canview the large collection of

prize-winning sculptures craftedin wood, iron, marble and bamboo.

The exhibits are all skilfully craftedend products of the ASEAN regionsbest artists. The garden is locatedclose to the National Monument,within the Lake Gardenscompound.

09:00 to 18:30 daily

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The Orchid Garden

F

or orchid lovers, thisis your paradise. The

Orchid Garden featuresthousands of internationaland local varieties of this verybeautiful ower. In Malaysiaalone, there are already over800 varieties of rare and exoticorchids. Visitors can takeback their favourite orchidby shopping at the Orchid

Bazaar which is held weekly onSundays, from 10:00 to 18:00.

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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM),52110 Kepong, Selangor.

03-6279 70005am 7.30pm daily(except 7.30am 8.30am)Canopy walk: 9.30am 2.30pm(closed on Mondays and Fridays)

From KL Sentral station, take the KTMCommuter train to Kepong Sentral. FRIMis a short taxi ride from Kepong Sentral.

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FRIM

Forest Research Institute of

Malaysia (FRIM)

Founded in 1929 on a 486-hectare sitein Kepong is Malaysias own forestscience park. Although dedicated to

research and sustainability managementinitially, FRIM also welcomes nature lovers,eco-travellers and the general public whoenjoys cooling walks surrounded by thisforest reserve.

Among its many attractions are the MNS-Shell-FRIMs Nature Education Centre(NEC), which educates participants tobe eco-conscious global citizens; the20-minute canopy walk (a series ofsuspended bridges at the canopy level)which offers spectacular views of the cityand scenic, exciting jungle treks amidstwaterfalls and the lush tropical jungle.

With many outdoor recreations andpublic education on the ground, FRIMhas become a popular spot for picnickers,

joggers, cyclers, travellers and nature studygroups. On the other hand, it is chosen asthe venue for family day events, treasurehunts, camping, bird watching, jungletrekking, wedding reception and nature

photography.

What used to be a backwater is now athriving suburb with the best balance of

nature and local recreation attractionsthat entice both local residents andvisitors to participate in as well. Kepong,located 16km northwest of KL, is nowhighly accessible with KTM Commutersdedicated northern hub, Kepong Sentral,right in the centre of the town. Meanwhile,highways and main access roads like theLDP (Damansara-Puchong Expressway),

MRR II (Middle Ring Road II), Jalan Kuchingand Jalan Ipoh link it to various parts of theKlang Valley.

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SUNGAI GABAI, HULU LANGAT

This must be one of the mostspectacular waterfalls in the statewhere it offers a picturesque view of

12 levels of waterfalls. The fall is estimated tobe 100 metre high and to reach them, youwould need to climb a total of 336 steps tothe very top. At the foot of the fall is a seriesof pool suitable for swimming.

SUNGAI TEKALA, SEMENYIH

It spans across 2.5 acres andthere are 7 levels of waterfalls.

The fall is an ideal gateway for

the entire family as you will be ableto reach the waterfalls within 10minutes from the entrance. Duringthe weekend, the place can geta little crowded with as many as3,000 people.

SUNGAI BATANGSI, SEMENYIH

It is a three-tiered waterfall set amidst lushgreenery. The place is suitable for picnicsand jungle treks, via a footpath which

will take you through an approximately 40minute walk. You may even wade your waythrough the stream but be prepared to getwet and be careful withthe slippery rocks.

SUNGAI CONGKAK,HULU LANGAT

Sungai Congkak (CongkakR i v e r ) r u n s t h r o u g ht h e S u n g a i C o n g k a k

Recreational Forest. It is a perfectretreat for city dwellers as you canswim in the crystal- clear waters,surrounded by lush and serenelowland Dipterocarp forest.

Those interested in climbing,

you can explore Bukit Chenuang(Chenuang Hill) which rises 850mabove sea level.

Around Hulu Langat

and Semenyih, they

have a lot of beautiful

waterfalls. If you are a naturelover, mark your calendar this

weekend and check out these

waterfalls.

Entrance Fee: RM2.00

Entrance Fee: RM1.00 (adult),RM0.50 (child)

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Carey Island

Carey Island or Pulau Careyis an island in Selangor,Malaysia. Carey Island is

located to the south of Port Klangand north of Banting town. It is ahuge island separated from theSelangor coast by the Langat River.It was named after Valentine Carey,a former British civil service officerin Malaya. Despite its name, manylocals from Klang do not consider itas a real island due to its proximity

to the mainland and the river thatseparates it from the mainland ispractically a stream.

Drive from Kuala Lumpur to TelukPanglima Garang through ShahAlam expressway; continue on to

Langat road till you reach Klang Banting road where you will require todrive for another 15 minutes until you reach Teluk Panglima Garang. From

there, follow the signpost to Carey Island. You will reach a bridge links frommainland to the island. The entire drive will take approximately 1 hours.

Famous for its unique woodenstatus and masks carved from arare red swamp hardwood calledNyireh Batu which belongsto the mahogany family. Their

works of art are renowned forthe grain, luster and sheen ofthe wood, simple design andcultural significance. They hadbeen awarded by the UNESCOseals of excellence for qualityand artistry.

Carey Island is also famous for its scrumptious seafood, and there are couples ofseafood restaurants on the banks of the Langat River before crossing the bridge

onto Carey Island. It is a Must-go spot!

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Kuala Langat is a district of Selangor, Malaysia. It is situated in the southwesternpart of Selangor. It covers an area of 885 square kilometres, and had a populationof 222,261 at the 2010 Census (provisional result).

It is bordered by the districts of Klang to the north and Sepang to the east. Its southernborder forms part of Selangors border with the state of Negeri Sembilan. The Strait ofMalacca forms its western border. Among the major towns in Kuala Langat are Banting,Bandar Jugra, Teluk Datok and Morib. Morib is famous among locals for its beach.

Jalan Sungai Lang, 42700 Banting, Selangor.From the direction of Banting town heading to Morib beach, the kampungis located towards the left of the road. Once you reach the house of DatoSidek Abdullah Kamar, turn left and drive approximately 4km until you

reach Kampung Sungai Lang.

Kampung Sungai Lang

Ancient settlements in Sungai Lang were established to have existed in PeninsularMalaysia since 2,500 years ago; during the bronze-iron age. Humans from this agehave abandoned their cave dwellings to live near open spaces such as on river

banks and near the sea. Sungai Lang was an important settlement during the BronzeAge. This was determined by the discovery of two types of tools which were made frombronze; a drum and a bell. This proved that Sungai Lang was a trading centre during thatage. Apart from that, wooden coffins containing bodies were also discovered. In addition,other settlements were also discovered on the banks of the Langat River.

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As of other cemeteries for

the commoner which areoften visited by relatives,

this mausoleum is also often visitedespecially by the royal family, evenby the common folks. Due to this,the Sultan Abdul Samad Mausoleum,situated at the top of Jugra Hill, isalways well-kept and maintained.

The Jugra Royal Mausoleum is part

of Jugra Hill which has beenchosen as the royal burialground for the SelangorRoyal Family since 1886. Thisplace is also known as TheRoyal Mausoleum Complexentirely, with thesurroundings properlyfenced.

Istana Bandar

Located not far from the BandarMosque, it can be consideredas its boundary. The palace,

built around the end of the 19thcentury (year 1899), was nancedby Sultan Alaeddin Suleiman Shah

himself, in coincidence with the crisisoccurring in the Sultan of Selangorspalace , being the discontentmentof the Tengku Ampuan Mahrum (theSultans Consort). Resembling theMiddle East Islamic architecture it isknown as the Palace with 40 Roomsbecause it comprises of 40 rooms.

This double storey palace was built

on a 12.96 acre of land.

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Town Mosque

This mosque was builtabout 200 meters from the

Temasya Palace during thefirst decade of the 20th century(1905). Its design was influencedby the architecture of the Deligovernment in Medan. The mainpillars together with the intricatewalls and unique pulpit carvings

all made the highest quality ofdurable wood. The pulpit in theSultan Alaedin SuleimainShah Mosque was often usedby his Majesty to deliversermons.

Kelanang Beach

Kelanang beach is currently open to public to cater the needs of peopleof Kuala Langat district. Upgrading process is ongoing to providemore facilities and insfrastructure. The beach provides recreational

facilities such as local authorities inn, expoarea, and an amphiteater. The NationalHydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia(NAHRIM) study to ensure the beach is safeand clean all the time. Perhilitan will focusits efforts on conservation and researchwhile attractions like angling, boating,cycling and nature walks in the recreationzone will be privatised.

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Putrajaya Wetlands

A

nature lovers paradise, thePutrajaya Wetlands offers birdwatching, elogical tours, board

walks and educational walkabouts,all in the connes of a national park like ambience. Covering 3.35lm2, itis the largest man-made freshwaterwetlands in the country.

Perdana Putra, Putrajaya,Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan,62000

03-8888-5678

Persiaran Utara, Presint 1,62000 Putrajaya

03-- 8887 7773

Seri Wawasan Bridge

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he Seri Wawasan Bridge is one ofthe main landmarks in Putrajaya,the federal administrative capital

of Malaysia. This futuristic cable-stayedbridge which is categorized as a signaturebrige has a sail ship appearance. Itconnects Precinct 2 on the Core Island tothe residential area of Precinct 8.

Lebuh Ehsan, Precint 2, 62100Putrajaya, Selangor.

Opens everyday, 24 hours.

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Putra Mosque

This beautiful pink structure stands partly onwater, and is arguably the most photographed

structure in Putrajaya. Its architecture is basedon Persian Islamic architecture of the Safavid periodfused with elements from other Muslim cultures. Themain entrance to the building is patterned after gatesto public in ancient Persia.

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The Blue Mosque

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he Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shahor also known as the Blue Mosqueamongst the locals is one of the largest

mosques in Southeast Asia. Perched just nextto the Shah Alam lake, it has the capacity toaccommodate 24,000 devotees at a time.During its contruction, it was said to have theworlds tallest minarets although it has nowfallen second place, But the blue dome is stillthe largest dome of its kind in the world.

Wet World Waterpark

This museum was opened in 1989 by thelate Sultan of Selangor Almarhum SultanSalahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. It has ve

pavilions which are the History Centre, the House of

Culture, Sports Centre, Nature and Heritage Centre,and Islamic Centre & Outdoor Exhibition.

SHAH ALAM

Pesiaran Masjid, Seksyen 14, Shah

Alam, Selangor, Selangor, 4000003-2615 8188

Persiaran Bandaraya, Seksyen 14, 40000 ShahAlam, Selangor

03-5519 00509.30am 5.30pm (Tue - Sun) *Closed on Mondays

Selangor State Museum

This museum wasopened in 1989by the late Sultan

of Selangor AlmarhumSultan SalahuddinAbdul Aziz Shah. It hasve pavilions whichare the History Centre,

the House of Culture,Sports Centre, Natureand Heritage Centre,and Islamic Centre &Outdoor Exhibition.

Persiaran Bandaraya, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.03-5519 0050 9.30am 5.30pm (TueSun)*Closed on Mondays

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KUALA SELANGOR NATURE PARK

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uala Selangor is a heaven for a wide variety ofora and fauna. It comprises over 200 hectares ofcoastal land where a large part of it is mangrove

swamps. Mangrove ecosystems are extraordinary inthat they protect the coastline, serve as sh breedingground, give refuge to diverse wildlife and supplywood. But Kuala Selangor Nature Park is much morethan just mangrove tress in a swamp. The parkstretches over 800 acres of three distinct habitats whichinclude inland secondary forests, muddy estuariesand mudats and a brackish lake that is inhibited bywetland animals.

KAMPUNG KUANTAN FIREFLIES PARK

Kampung Kuantan is known for its reies (or kelip-kelip, as it is fondly called bythe locals) the dwell along its river banks and feeding on the Berembang treesthat grow well in brackish

water. The mangrove trees withits scientic name, SonneratiaCasolaris, can be found until 8kmupstream and 18km downstreamto Kuala Selangor. Located about

BUKIT MALAWATI

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ccording to history, the secondSultan of Selangor built a fortto repel attacks from the Dutch

during his reign ( 1778 -1826). It fellinto the hands of Dutch for about ayear and after that became a battleground to ght against the English.

Today, there are several remnantsfrom the past that appeal to thoseinterested in its history. A few leftovercannons and foundation stonesattract visitors here for their historical

values.

Taman Alam Kuala Selangor, Jalan Klinik, Kuala Selangor,Selangor, 45000.

03-3289 2294

nine kilometers from thetown of Kuala Selangor,the site is known as one ofthe largest rey coloniesin the world.

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Monument of Kuala Kubu Tragedy

W

hen speaking of Kuala Kubu tragedy, it is often related to the broken dam.In February 1883, the town was severely ooded due to a dam nearby thatbroke, killing many civilians and damaging their homes. Many of the town

buildings were destroyed beyond repair, except a Buddhist temple and a mosquewhich you will get to see when youre here. The ood victims included even Sir CecilRanking who was a district officer during the British era. The old town of Kuala Kubuwas known as Broken Dam or Ampang Pecah in Malay and the tragedy has beennamed Kuala Kubu Tragedy by the locals. The British, however, decided to build anew town near the remains of Kuala Kubu, right after the tragedy occurred. This newtown is names Kuala Kubu Bharu, which bharu means new in Malay. A monumentto commemorate the tragedy has also been built here.

44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, SelangorOpens everyday, 24 hours.By KTM Komuter straight to Kuala Kubu Bharu. From the station, lookfor a taxi.

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Kuala Kubu Bharu Dam

Pertak Dam, or officially known as Selangor Dam, is built to replace the oldbroken dam that caused the massive ood. There is a river called Pertak Riverthat ows along the Aborigines village into the dam. Some remains of the old

town are believed to be underwater of it. Rumour says that when Sir Cecil Rankingwas shooting the sacred white crocodile that appeared at the dam in attempt to killit, he missed a few shots and the bullets hit the wall of the dam, causing the dam tobreak and ood the whole town. No matter how different the stories we get, they

are always related to the legend of the sacred white crocodile. To the locals, this newdam is precious, as it reminds them of the history of their serene and quaint littletown.

44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, SelangorOpens everyday, 24 hours.By KTM Komuter straight to Kuala Kubu Bharu. From the station, lookfor a taxi. By driving, follow the signs heading towards Frasers Hill.

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Dark Cave, Gua Damai

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ocated 15km away from KualaLumpur City Centre, this cave is one

of the main caves of Batu Caves inGombak. It has 2km surveyed passageswith 7 sections named with A to F andone as the Great Chamber. The cave wasdiscovered in 1878 by Captain H. C. Syersand William T. Hornaday, and it containsa diverse range of cave faunas, includingthe rarest spider in the world, the TrapdoorSpider (Liphistius batuensis) and it is also a

home to an ancient animal community of100 million years old. Special features ofamazing cave formations can also be seenhere, such as stalactite, stalagmite, cavepearls, owstone, cave curtains, columnsand gour pools. This cave is among themost researched caves in the world andknown to many scientists and researcherslike Dr. Elliot McClure and Mr. H. N. Ridley. Batu Dam, Ulu Yam

About 30 minutes of drivingfrom the city centre of KualaLumpur, Batu Dam features

a breathtaking vista of a wide,expansive lake together with themountains in a distance that provideits background, other than waterfallsnearby. This is a heaven for those who

treasures shing as their pastime,and also popular for activities suchas mountain-biking and jogging. Thebest time to capture the spectacularscenery is during the sunset. Forthose who would love to just getaway from the hectic life of the city,they can come here for trekking andexplore the muddy trails by viewing

the natural habitat of birds, insects,and various species of mushrooms. Itis guaranteed that once you are here,you will denitely come again in the

future.

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Jalan Batu Caves, 68100 Batu Caves,Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia07:00 21:00From the Batu Caves KTM RailwayStation, head south following theroad. Batu Caves is just a shortwalking distance away.

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Mount Nuang is located in Malaysia withthe height of 1493 metres (4898 feet).Its peak borders the state of Pahang and

Selangor. The mountain itself is the highest pointin Selangor and part of the Titiwangsa Mountains.

There are three hiking routes to the peak. Tworoutes start in Selangor; one at Kuala Pangsoon inHulu Langat and another at Kampung Kemensahin Gombak. The third path originates from Bukit

Tinggi in Bentong, Pahang.

On the Kuala Pangsun route, the climb involves a one and a half hour hike on a verysteep road, then an optional stop at Camp Lolo. After that, there is a four hour pushto the peak, and a four hour trek to the ground. Ascend and descending time may vary

depending on the hikers tness.

HULU LANGAT

Orchard Homestay

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rchard Homestay is located ina district called Hulu Langat, inSelangor, barely 40 minutes from

Kuala Lumpur City Centre. It consistsof two villages called Kampung Jawa(Javanese Village) and Kampung SungaiLui (Lui River Village). These two villagesare famous for Durian Langat during the fruits season. One can witness howthe bahulu, a local delicacy is made as well as taste the traditional dish ofJavanese people called Nasi Ambeng.

Kampung Kuala Pangsun, 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor.03-9075 2885 (District Forestry Department)

From Leisure Mall Cheras, drive towards the Kajang hwy. You will passa Toll. First exit after the toll will take you to Hulu Langat if you keepleft. Go straight at the rst traffic light. You will get to a second trafficlight with a police station at the T-junction on your right. Take a leftturn at the light, go straight along this long kampong road till the

end. You will end up in Kampung Kuala Pangsun, ask for directionsto Mt Nuang here.N3.26659 E101.90023

Lot 670, Batu 18.5, KampungJawa, 43100 Hulu Langat,Selangor.

03-90212089 019-2768120 (Mr. Mohd Suyat) 019-3653751 (Mrs. Roliyah Siraj)

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Sungai Pelek Dragon Fruit Farm

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his dragon fruit farm grows the 'high-end' Costa Rica Pitaya (red-skinnedwith red esh), which is the fruit of a cactus-like-tree. Dragon fruits provedto be extremely sweet, juicy and huge in size, weighed about 700g a fruit.

Sepang Mangroves

Mangrove forestsdominate thelandscape of

two estuaries ankedby white beaches. Themangrove in SepangKechil River andSepang Besar Riverconsist of 19 speciesof mangrove treeswhile 51 speciesinhabit the forest.Many activities can be done here

such as river cruise, bird watching,a day with Mah Meri, beach walkand mangrove walk. All you haveto do is stop by the jetty and youwill see boats ready to bring you ona cruise along the river.

No. 71, Kampong Baru Sungai Pelek, SepangFollow the green color highway signboards that point the way toKLIA from almost anywhere in the Klang Valley, then follow thoseleading the way to Sepang. A narrow but well-tarred village roadfringed by palm oil estates leads to Sepang town. Take the rightturn at the T-junction, and you will be on another village road thatleads straight to Sungai Pelek.

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Bagan Lalang, 43950 SepangFrom almost anywhere inthe Klang Valley, follow thesignboards leading the wayto Sepang. As soon as youreached Sepang town, thenfollow the signboards to BaganLalang.

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SEKINCHAN

Paddy Fields

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ekinchan, which literally means village suitable for plantation in Chinese,lives up to its name as the town is the rice bowl of Selangor. Large plotsof land are cultivated to produce the staple rice supply of Malaysians. This

area is well-known for its high yield of rice and mechanized farming methods, aswell as its beautiful scenery of Malay farmer houses in the middle of the greenpaddy elds. There are also factories which allow visits. They will brief you on thepaddy plantation process, types of rice and you can watch the video presentationregarding the paddy plantation process. You can also purchase some rice of atype that is not available in the market. Eel-shing is also another popular activityhere which can be done during harvesting season.

Jalan Tepi Sawah, Sekinchan, SelangorBy driving, just go north from Kuala Lumpur towards Kuala

Selangor. Keep heading north following signboards to Sekinchan.N03-30.984 E101 06.891

11, Jalan Ria SBS Sekinchan, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor(Management Office)

By driving, just go north from Kuala Lumpur towards KualaSelangor. Keep heading north following signboards to Sekinchan.The large birdhouse can be seen in the middle of paddy elds.

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Swiftlet Farm

Chinese treat bird nest soup as luxury health food. During ancient times,bird nest soup is special food for the emperor and the elite in China. Inthe past, bird nest was harvested in caves around South-East Asia such as

Gua Gomantong and Gua Niah in Borneo. Birdnest farming expert has developed a moderntechnique of swiftlet farming, a birdhousepurposely built for the breeding of Swiftletbirds. This building imitates the environmentsof cave to attract the Swiftlet to come and breed

in the houses. The new birdhouses are capableof producing cleaner bird nests and reduce riskswhile harvesting the bird nests.

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Impian adalah penting bagi kita semua. Apabila ditanya tentang percutian,biasanya kita akan menggambarkannya sebagai percutian impian saya. Walaupunterdapat banyak pilihan destinasi perlancongan yang menarik di Malaysia,

Lembah Kelang adalah tempat terletaknya ibu kota negara dan sejumlah besardestinasi perlancongan yang berkelas dunia. Jadi, bahagian ini menyediakan senaraitempat-tempat menarik di Lembah Kelang yang anda harus lawati, berserta dengan

maklumat yang diperlukan untuk anda merancang lawatan anda dengan berkesan.Untuk membantu anda memilih tempat perlancongan, bahagian ini merangkumilaman budaya, tempat beribadat, tapak warisan, kawasan alam semula jadi, danpelbagai tempat rekreasi yang dapat menjadikan pengalaman anda semasa beradadi Lembah Kelang suatu kenangan indah sama ada anda melancong secara soloataupun berkumpulan. Bersedia? Ayuh!

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Perbadanan Putrajaya Complex

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ompleks ini merupakan salahsatu bangunan mercu tanda disepanjang Persiaran Perdana.

Direka bentuk sebagai kompleks yangmempunyai ruang-ruang bersaling kaityang mencerminkan kewujudannyayang berbeza di Presint 3, bangunanini adalah tafsiran kontemporaribagi seni bina tradisional Islam. Ciriutamanya ialah Gerbang dengan ruangpemandangan awam di tingkat palingatas yang memberikan pemandanganmenakjubkan, termasuk IstanaKehakiman dan Masjid Besar.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre

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ibina sebagai bandar di dalam bandar, tapakpembangunan serbaguna seluas 100 ekar inimenempatkan menara berkembar tertinggi

di dunia Menara Berkembar Petronas, pusat membeli-belah Suria KLCC, hotel-hotel, pusat konvensyen,dewan lharmonik dan bangunan-bangunan pejabat.

Taman awam dan sebuah masjid bernama MasjidAs-Syakirin juga dibina di sini. Di taman ini terdapatsebuah tasik yang diberi nama Tasik Simfoni, di manaair pancutannya mengikut aturcara muzik yangdimainkan di latar belakang, dan boleh dilihat padawaktu tengahari dan malam. Taman yang diciptakan

untuk memberi kehijauan di sekitar bangunan-bangunan moden ini diharapkan dapat meninggalkandunia lebih peka sedikit dan lebih terdidik sedikitmengenai kepentingan alam semula jadi, mengikutRoberto Burl Marx yang merupakan arkitek kepadataman ini.

24, Persiaran Perdana,Precinct 3, 62675 Putrajaya

03-8000 8000

09:00 hingga 16:30Dari stesen KL Sentral, naikikereta api ERL ke stesen PutrajayaSentral. Kemudian, ambil bas L09ke Istana Kehakiman. PerbadananPutrajaya terletak di seberangjalan.

3.139456.101.689593

Kuala Lumpur City Centre,50088 Kuala Lumpur.

03-2382 8000 07:00 22:00Board to KL Sentral and take RapidKL LRT -

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Jalan IstanaAmbil kereta api komuter KTMdan turun di Stesen KTM Bank

Tugu Negara

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erletak berdekatan denganRumah Parlimen, tugu peringatan

perang gangsa ini dibina untukmemperingati mereka yang meninggalsewaktu Darurat Malaya diisytiharkanselepas pemberontakan komunis padatahun 1948. Tugu Negara yang dibina padatahun 1966 ini menggambarkan tujuhorang daripada Pasukan KeselamatanMalaysia untuk melambangkan tujuhkualiti: kepimpinan, kesatuan, kekuatan,

kewaspadaan, penderitaan, keberaniandan pengorbanan.

Negara. Jalan sedikit menuruni bukit ke simpang T dan belok kiri. Andaakan nampak Bank Negara di sebelah kiri anda. Dari situ, ikuti papantanda jalan menuju ke Jalan Parlimen sehingga anda nampak lampu

isyarat. Pintu masuk ke monumen terletak di sebelah kanan anda.3754N 1014147E

Royal Museum (Muzium Diraja)

Muzium yangmerupakan bekasIstana Negara ini

dibuka kepada orang ramaisetelah kediaman rasmi Yangdi-Pertuan Agong dipindahke Jalan Duta. Pengunjungberpeluang melihat danmerasa sendiri pengalamanberada di kediaman dirajaini yang dibina 85 tahunyang lalu. Muzuim ini jugamenyediakan aktiviti menarik

seperti pertunjukan budayadan silat Melayu dari semasake semasa.

Jalan Istana, 50566 Kuala Lumpur03-2267 10009am 5pm (Setiap hari)*Tutup pada Hari Raya Aidiltri dan Hari Raya Aidil Adha.

Naik teksi dari stesen KL Sentral ke Muzium Diraja.

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Kompleks Dayabumi

Antara bangunan pencakar langit yang terawal di Malaysiaadalah Kompleks Dayabumi. Ia telah dibina pada awaltahun 80-an. Bangunan yang berdiri teguh ini memiliki 8

corak bintang di setiap penjuru. Ia juga dibina dengan rekabentukyang bermotifkan unsur keislaman pada bahagian bawah danatas bangunan.Komplex Dayabumi kini sudah menjadi salah satutapak pelancongan oleh para pelanconga luar dan dalam negara.Kini ia mempunyai pejabat, arked membeli belah , pejabat pos ,

bank dan restoran untuk kegunaan harian.

Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia (MTC)

Bangunan kolonial ini sebenarnya dibina untukdijadikan sebagai kediaman keluarga Eu TongSeng, seorang pelombong timah dan peniagaladang getah yang kaya, pada tahun 1935. Selepasitu, ia ditukar menjadi pangkalan tentera British dankemudiannya sebagai markas tentera Jepun semasaPerang Dunia Kedua. Sejak itu, bangunan ini telahdijadikan lokasi untuk beberapa peristiwa penting,seperti persidangan pertama Parlimen Malaysia danupacara pertabalan beberapa raja malaysia. Dan hariini, bangunan yang pernah dijadikan kediaman ini

akhirnya menjadi pusat maklumat bagi pelancong. Pengunjung boleh menempah

lawatan, menukar wang, membuat tempahan hotel, melayari Internet, mengaturkanbeca untuk mengelilingi kota, membuat panggilan telefon antarabangsa, danmenempah tiket kapal terbang ataupun bas untuk ke destinasi tertentu di Malaysia.

Terdapat juga kedai cenderamata dan kaunter polis pelancong di dalam pusatini. Jika pengunjung ingin merasai makanan Malaysia, mereka boleh mencubadi Restoran Saloma Theatre. Ia terletak di sayap kanan pusat tersebut di manapengunjung boleh juga menikmati pertunjukan budaya di dalam auditoriumnya.

Jalan Ampang

Infoline: 1-300-88-5776, 03-21643929,(Saloma Theatre Restaurant: 03-21610122)7AM - 1PMAmbil Monorail KL ke Stesen Bukit Nanas. Dari sana, belok ke kanan,dengan menggunakan jalan yang bertentangan dengan Hotel Re-naissance. Jalan terus dan anda akan nampak pusat tersebut, lebihkurang 100 meter jauhnya di sebelah kanan anda.3924N 1014226E

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Jalan Sultan HishamuddinAmbil KTM Komuter dan terus menuju ke stesyenkeretapi lama. Alternatif, anda boleh menaiki PutraLrt ke Pasar Seni dan anda akan sampai ke KompleksDayabumi hanya dengan berjalan kaki dalam jang-kamasa10 minit. Anda juga boleh menaiki bas danberhenti di Pasar Seni untuk ke Kompleks Dayabumi.3855N 1014140E

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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

Kuil ini dibina pada 1870-an, dan ia merupakan salah

satu kuil yang paling hebat di kawasan Chinatown.Bangunan ini dihiasi dengan gambar Dewa-DewiHindu dengan ukiran yang halus dan terperinci, bersama-sama dengan lukisan tangan bermotif dan hiasan keemasan.Ia merupakan salah satu daripada kuil-kuil yang palingkompleks di negera ini, dengan menara gerbang ataugopuram yang berketinggian 22 meter yang dihiasi indahdengan gaya India selatan. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

juga menempatkan kereta kuda emas yang digunakan setiap

tahun untuk membawa patung dewa Hindu, Tuhan Murugan,semasa perayaan Thaipusam untuk dibawa ke Batu Caves.Pengunjung harus meninggalkan kasut mereka di pintumasuk bagi menghormati kuil sebagai tempat beribadat.

163, Jalan Tun H.S. LeeAmbil LRT Putra ke Stesen LRT Pasar Seni dan berjalan menuju ke Kom-pleks Membeli-belah UDA Ocean. Belok kiri dan berjalan di sepanjangJalan Tun H.S. Lee. Anda boleh sampai ke kuil ini dalam beberapa minit.

Cathedral of Saint Mary The Virgin(Gereja St. Marys)

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a merupakan Gereja Anglican pertamadi negara ini yang dibina dengan batapada tahun 1894. Ia terletak tidak jauh

dari Dataran Merdeka. Ia dibina atas dasarkesederhanaan dengan tingkap kacaberwarna yang cantik, mirip dengan rumahdesa Inggeris dahulu. Gereja ini bolehmenampung lebih kurang 200 orang. Salahsatu ciri yang paling menarik ialah organ paipyang dibina pada tahun 1895 oleh HenryWillis yang dianggap sebagai salah seorangpembuat organ terulung pada zamannya.

Jalan Raja 03-2692 8614 / 03-2692 8672Gereja menyediakan pelbagai perkhidmatan di antara 07:00 dan 22:30,18:00 pada Ahad, dan 19:30 pada Rabu, Khamis dan Jumaat.Ambil LRT Putra atau LRT STAR ke stesen LRT Masjid Jamek (bawah tanahPutra atau landasan atas STAR). Setelah keluar dari stesen LRT, berjalan kearah utara di sepanjang Jalan Tun Perak sejauh 200 meter, dengan ban-gunan lama mahkamah tinggi di sebelah kiri anda. Apabila anda sampai

ke hujung bangunan, belok kiri dan berjalan sejauh 50 meter di sepan-jang Jalan Raja laut. Dataran Merdeka akan kelihatan di seberang jalandi sebelah kanan anda. Gereja ini pula akan kelihatan selepas berjalanselama 10 minit. Ia terletak bersebelahan dengan Kelab Diraja Selangor.

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Batu Caves

Batu Caves yang terletak kira-kira 11 km disebelah utara bandar ditemui pada tahun1881 oleh seorang peneroka Amerika.

Selama itu, tempat ini digunakan sebagaitempat perkelahan bagi penjajah, dan kemudiansebagai tempat persembunyian bagi komunis.Sekarang, gua ini merupakan tempat beribadatyang penting bagi umat Hindu. Di dalam gua,Subramaniam Swamy Temple merupakan pusatpemujaan untuk dewa Hindu, Murugan. Guaini menjadi penuh sesak apabila umat Hindudan pengunjung dari seluruh dunia datang ke

Batu Caves semasa perayaan Hindu, Thaipusam.Pengunjung yang hadir ke perayaan ini akankagum dengan ribuan umat Hindu yang tubuhmereka dicucuk dengan cangkuk, jarum danpencucuklogam selepas meletakkan diri dalamkeadaan bersawai. Pengunjung boleh juga naik272 anak tangga yang mengagumkan menujuke kuil. Pengunjung yang meminati lukisan yangmenggambarkan adegan-adegan daripada

cerita rakyat Hindu dan patung-patung dewaboleh menziarahi Art Gallery Cave.

Tatt Khalsa Diwan

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ebagai kuil Sikh yang terbesar di Asia Tenggaradan salah satu institut Sikh yang tertua diMalaysia, Tatt Khalsa Diwan ditubuhkan

pada awal abad ke-19 oleh pendatang Sikh daridaerah Malwa di Punjab. Kuil ini terletak di tengah-tengah Kampung Baru, dan ia digunakan untuksembahyang harian, pembaptisan, perkahwinan,pengkebumian dan kegiatan semasa perayaanVasakhi dan upacara lain. Bersebelahan dengankuil ialah Wisma Tatt Khalsa Diwan yang digunakansebagai pejabat pentadbiran untuk kuil. Terdapat

juga sekolah, percetakan dan perpustakaan di sana.

No. 24, Jalan Raja Alang03-26922215Ambil LRT Putra dan turun

di Stesen Sungai Baru.Berjalan melintasi JalanSungai Baru dan ikutLorong Raja Muda Musa 1sehingga anda sampai kesimpang T. Lintas ke JalanRaja Alang dan ikut jalantersebut sehingga andasampai ke kuil.

Jalan Batu Caves, MRR2, Selayang, 68100 Gombak, SelangorBatu Caves Art Gallery dan Swamy Subramaniam Temple dibuka dari08:30 hingga19:00Ambil bas terus ke Batu Caves dari perhentian bas Bangkok Bank diKuala Lumpur. Anda boleh ambil LRT STAR, dan turun di Stesen LRTPlaza Rakyat untuk pergi ke terminal bas. Jalan keluar ini akan membawa

anda terus ke terminal bas yang terletak di sebelah kanan anda. Sebagaipilihan lain, naik bas Rapid KL (No 11 atau 69) dari Pasar Seni. Bas ini akanmembawa anda terus ke Batu Caves.31429N 1014116E

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TEMPAT BERIBADATMasjid Negara

Masjid Negara terletak berhampiran denganStesen Kereta Api KL lama, dan ia mungkinadalah masjid moden yang paling ulung di

Kuala Lumpur. Lain daripada yang lain, dan dengan

kubah berbentuk bintang yang unik, ia mewakili 13negeri dalam Malaysia dan lima rukun Islam. Masjidyang mampu menampung 10,000 orang ini terletakdi atas tanah seluas 13 hektar yang indah dengantaman dan air pancut. Pengunjung dibenarkan masukke masjid tetapi mereka diwajibkan memakai pakaianyang sesuai bagi menghormati tempat beribadat.Jubah dan tudung boleh dipinjam di pintu masuk.

Terdapat pintu masuk yang berasingan untuk wanita.

Jalan Hishamuddin 09:00 hingga 12:30, 14:00 hingga 15:30 dan17:00 hingga 18:30 (untuk pelancong)

Ambil kereta api komuter KTM ke Stesen Kereta Api Kuala Lumpur lama.Muzium ini hanya memerlukan 10 minit perjalanan dari stesen, dan iamenghadap Muzium Seni Islam.

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Masjid Jamek

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ibina pada tahun 1909, Masjid Jamekmerupakan masjid tertua di bandar.Masjid ini terletak di titik pertemuan

di antara Sungai Kelang dan Sungai Gombak,yang merupakan tempat kelahiran KualaLumpur. Kawasan ini juga merupakan salahsatu tempat pertama di mana penerokaawal membina kediaman mereka. Ilhamuntuk menggunakan seni bina Mogul padamasjid datang dari utara India. Masjid inimerupakan masjid utama di bandar sehinggapembukaan Masjid Negara pada tahun 1965.

Hari ini, ia masih terbuka untuk umum, dania mengingatkan warga kota tentang sejarahawal Kuala Lumpur.

Off Jalan Tun Perak Ambil LRT Putra atau LRT

STAR, dan turun di Stesen MasjidJamek. Ikut tanda jalan yangmenghala ke Masjid Jamek yangterletak tidak jauh dari sana.

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Masjid India

Masjid India terletak tidak jauhdari Masjid Jamek. Masjid inidibina dengan gaya Muslim

India yang tersendiri. Pada asalnya, iadibina sebagai sebuah pondok kayupada tahun 1863, tetapi selepas melaluibeberapa kali kerja pemulihan, masjidyang indah ini akhirnya kelihatan sepertisekarang ini. Masjid ini dibuka oleh Sultan

Selangor pada tahun 1966 dan dapatm e n a m p u n gseramai 3500

jemaah. Namun,masjid ini tidakterbuka untukp e n g u n j u n gbukan Islam yangh a n y a b o l e h

m e n g a g u m ikeindahannyadari luar.

Off Jalan Tun PerakAmbil LRT Putra atau LRT STAR,dan turun di Stesen MasjidJamek. Ikut tanda jalan yangmenghala ke Masjid India yangterletak tidak jauh dari sana.

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Kuil Thean Hou

Kuil Cina yang terletak di puncak bukit ini sebenarnya masih baharu, dan iahanya dibina pada tahun 1989. Kuil ini dibina untuk memperingati tiga dewa,termasuk dewi Thean Hou. Meskipun ia kuil moden, ini tidak mempengaruhi

seni bina kuil. Kuil Thean Hou memaparkan kedua-dua ciri klasik dan moden, dengantiang merah di pintu masuk yang membawa kemakmuran dan nasib baik kepadamereka yang berjalan menerusinya. Kuil ini dilengkapi dengan patung-patung dari

65 Persiaran Indah, Off Jalan

Syed Putra03-2274 708809:00 hingga 18:30 setiap hariTeksi adalah cara termudah

untuk sampai ke kuil ini.

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12 binatang dalam zodiak Cina dan dihiasi

dengan tanglung dan naga, sebagai simbolkehidupan Cina. Maka, tidak hairanlahbahawa ramai orang Cina memilih untukmelangsungkan perkahwinan mereka di kuilini. Penyembah juga boleh mengetahui nasibmereka melalui perkhidmatan ramalan disini.

Chen Shi Shu Yuan

Persatuan pertalian nama keluargaini ditubuhkan pada tahun1896. Ia berfungsi sebagai asas

komuniti untuk keluarga keturunanChan, Chen, Chin dan Tan. Chen ShiShu Yuan yang dibina pada tahun 1906merupakan salah satu contoh terbaikseni bina tokong Cina. Tokong ini dihiasidengan ukiran patung panel dindingyang menggambarkan mitologi dansejarah Cina. Bumbung tembikar shekwan dan corak hiasan dinding luar

berasal dari bahagian selatan China.

172, Jalan Petaling (Near Jalan Stadium)03-2070 6511/ 03-2078 14618.30am 6pm (Setiap hari)Dari stesen KL Sentral, naiki Monorail ke stesen Maharajalela.Kemudian, berjalan selama 3 minit ke Chen Shi Shu Yuan.

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Hutan Simpan Bukit Nanas

Hutan simpan yang diwartakanpada tahun 1906 ini merupakanhutan yang tertua dan satu-

satunya hutan dipterocarp tanah rendahdi pusat bandar KL. Ia terbentang di atastanah seluas 10.5 hektar. Kawasan Hutan

Simpan Bukit Nanas bermula di lerengMenara KL. Di dalamnya terdapat tigadenai, iaitu Denai Arboretum, DenaiPenarahan dan Denai Jelutong, danpokok-pokok Jelutong yang berdirimegah menyambut ketibaan anda.Kemudahan lain di dalam kawasan initermasuk taman permainan, kawasanperkhemahan dan balapan joging.

Lot 240, Jalan Raja Chulan

03-2026 47417:00 hingga 19:00 setiaphariTeksi adalahpengangkutan terbaikuntuk sampai ke sana.

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The Secret Garden @ 1 Utama

Taman yang dibina atas tapak seluas 30,000 kaki persegi ini merupakan salahsatu taman atas bumbung terbesar di dunia. Pengunjung dapat menikmati600 spesies tumbuh-tumbuhan yang cantik dan luar biasa. Taman di atas

langit ini dibina secara rahsiaselama 5 tahun sebelum dibuka

kepada orang ramai.

Rooftop, 1 Utama ShoppingCentre,Lebuh Bandar Utama,47800 Petaling Jaya.03-7710 811810am 10pm(Sabtu, Ahad & Cuti am)Teksi adalah cara terbaik untuk

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TAMAN REKREASI

Taman Orkid

Taman Orkid inimempunyai ribuan

jenis bunga tempatandan luar negara yang cantik.Di Malaysia sahaja, terdapatlebih daripada 800 jenisorkid eksotik yang jarangditemui. Pengunjung bolehmelawat Bazaar Orkid yangdibuka pada hari Ahad, dari10:00 hingga 18:00, danmembawa pulang orkid

kegemaran mereka.

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa

Tasik yang menjadi kawasan hijau di pinggiranKuala Lumpur mempunyai balapan joging, tempatsenaman dan taman permainan kanak-kanak.

Namun, tarikan utamanya adalah tasik buatan di tengah-tengah taman, di mana anda dapat menyertai kegiatan

berperahu atau berkayak, atau bersiar-siar di sekelilingkawasan tasik.

Jalan TemerlohAmbil Laluan Sentul atau MonorailKL ke Stesen Titiwangsa. Darisana, naik teksi ke Taman TasikTitiwangsa dan ia mengambilmasa lebih kurang 10 minit.

ASEAN Sculpture Garden

Pengunjung yang datang ke taman-taman yang landskapnya unik inidapat melihat banyak koleksi seni

arca yang pernah mendapat anugerah.Ia dihasilkan dengan menggunakan

kayu, besi, marmar dan buluh. Semuabarang pameran ini adalah hasil akhiryang dihasilkan oleh seniman terbaik diASEAN. Taman ini terletak berhampirandengan Tugu Negara di dalam kawasan

Taman Tasik Perdana.

09:00 hingga 18:30 setiap hari

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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM),52110 Kepong, Selangor.

03-6279 70005am 7.30pm setiap hari(kecuali 7.30am 8.30am)

Canopy walk: 9.30am 2.30pm(tutup pada Isnin dan Jumaat)

Dari stesen KL Sentral, ambil komuterKTM ke stesen Kepong Sentral.Kemudian, naiki teksi (lebih kurang10minit) ke FRIM.

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FRIM

Forest Research Institute of

Malaysia (FRIM)

Faman sains perhutanan Malaysiaini dibina atas kawasan seluas 486hektar pada tahun 1929. Walaupun

pada asalnya FRIM digunakan untuk kajiandan pengurusan kemampanan, kini ia jugamenjadi tempat untuk pencinta alam,pelancong ekologi dan orang awam yangingin berjalan-jalan dalam suasana dingindi hutan simpan ini.

Antara tarikan FRIM termasuk MNS-Shell-FRIMs Nature Education Centre (NEC)yang mendidik pengunjung menjadiwarga dunia yang sedar akan kepentinganekologi; canopy walk selama 20 minit (siri

jambatan gantung di paras kanopi) yangmenawarkan pemandangan bandar yangmenarik; laluan hutan dalam kawasan airterjun serta hutan tropika yang rimbun.

Dengan pelbagai aktiviti di sekitar kampus,FRIM telah menjadi satu daya tarikan untukberkelah, jogging, berbasikal dan sesilawatan pelajar. Di samping itu, FRIM jugadipilih oleh orang awam sebagai tempatuntuk Hari Keluarga, permainan cari hartakarun, perkemahan, aktiviti memerhatiburung, jungle trekking, penggambaran

dan juga resepsi perkahwinan.

[ Kepong yang pernah menjadi bandarmati kini merupakan pinggiran bandaryang berkembang maju dengan adanya

keseimbangan di antara alam semula jadidan tarikan rekreasi tempatan yang dapatmenarik kedatangan penduduk tempatandan pengunjung ke sana. Kepong yangterletak 16km ke barat laut KL, mudahdidatangi dengan menaiki komuterKTM di mana stesen Kepong Sentralterletak di pusat bandar. Sementaraitu, ia dihubungkan dengan kawasanlain Lembah Kelang melalui lebuh dan

jalan raya utama seperti LDP (LebuhDamansara-Puchong), MRR II (Middle RingRoad II), Jalan Kuching dan Jalan Ipoh.

ALAM SEMULAJADI

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SUNGAI GABAI, HULU LANGAT

Ini dalah salah satu air terjun yangmempunyai 12 tingkat air terjun. Tinggiair terjun di Sungai Gabai ini mencecah

100 meter. Jika anda ingin menikmatinya ,anda perlu mendaki hampir 336 anak tanggauntuk sampai ke puncak.. Di kaki air terjunpula, terdapat kolam yang sesuai untukberiadah bersama seisi keluarga.

SUNGAI TEKALA, SEMENYIH

Keluasan kawansan Air Terjun inimeliputi 2.5 ekar dan mempunyai7 tingkat air terjun. Sungai Tekala

merupakan salah satu percutian hujung

minggu yang sesuai untuk seisi keluar dimana anda tidak perlu mendaki beratusanak tangga untuk sampai ke air terjun.Di hujung mingg, lokasi ini adalah tempatyang paling sibuk dengan pengunjungdan ia boleh mencecah hampir 3,000orang.

SUNGAI BATANGSI, SEMENYIH

Pemandagan yang menghijaudisertakan dengan 3 tingkat airterjun ini sesuai sebagai tempat

berkelah, dan aktiviti merentas hutanyang mengambil masa lebih kurang 40minit . Kepada yang gemar aktiviti sepertiini, haruslah berhati-hati kerana anda

mungkin akan tergelincir disebabkanbatu batunya yang licin. Jadi pemakaiankasut yan sesuai amat digalakkan.

SUNGAI CONGKAK,

HULU LANGAT

Sungai Congkak adalah sungaiyang mengalir dari HutanRekreasi Sungai Congkak. Ia

sememangnya destinasi yang nyamandan tenang. Anda akan terpukauuntuk berenang dengan airnya yang

jernih dan dikelilingi kehijauan hutanDipterocarp. Kepada penggemarmendaki bukit, anda boleh mencuba

mendaki di Bukit Chenuang yan

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