Malaysia's richest state, Selangor surrounds Kuala Lumpur and is of historic importance as the prime site of the Malaysian Civil War. Selangor started out as a tin-mining community but a steady flow of settlers moved here as the natural beauty of the state is overwhelming.

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Despite the growth of KL over recent decades, Selangor still has natural attractions to rival any of the other states.
Heading east from KL, hills and forests dominate. This is the start of the Malaysian heartland and the the landscape first takes shape at the amazing Batu Caves.

Places of interest

Kuala Lumpur
One of the most architecturally beautiful cities in the world. Old colonial buildings sit side-by-side with the new modern skyscrapers. KL is a pulsating centre for shopping, dining and nightlife.

Shah Alam
After KL decided to become a seperate entity, Shah Alam became Selangor's new capital. Shah Alam is a showpiece city for the Islamic culture.

State Mosque (Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah)
Dominating the city of Shah Alam is the famous blue dome of the state mosque. The mosque sits in the grounds of a beautifully landscaped park alongside the central lake.

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Batu Caves
These magnificent caves have been known to the Malay people for centuries but were only discovered by westerners in late nineteenth century.
Temple Cave - The largest and best known of the three caves, named after the Hindu shrine housed inside. This is a pilrimmage site during the festival of Thaipusam, staged every January.
Dark Cave - A 2km network of virtually untouched caves and tunnels containing a variety of rare fauna. To help preserve the cave's ecology, access is restricted. Permission and guidelines must be received from the Malaysia Nature Society.
Third Cave - Houses a display of statues and wall paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

Hutan Kanching
A forest reserve with beautiful waterfalls and lush jungle, rich in species of butterflies and plant life. Camping facilities are available.

Orang Asli Museum
The aboriginal people of Peninsular Malaysia, the Orang Asli, with an estimated population of over 60,000, still lead their simple, fascinating lifestyle. Ancient customs and traditions are depicted in the museum.

Malaysia Agriculture Park
The largest forestry park in the world, covering an area of over 1,200 hectares. Within the park are samples of virtually every agricultural resource in the nation, including coconut palms, padi fields, fruit trees and rubber trees, all set in lush rain forest.

Other attractions here include a fishing lake, a suspension bridge and a bird and a safari park. The best way to see the park is by bicycle which can be rented from the park offices.

Gedung Raja Abdullah
Overlooking the Klang River, this is the town's oldest building. Designed in traditional Malay style, it is now the historical museum with exhibits depicting life in the early days of Selangor.

Kuala Selangor
The former home of the Selangor Sultanate. KS lies at the mouth of Selangor River and the two old hill-top fortresses still stand guard over the river. The larger of the two, on Bukit Melawati, is now the royal Mausoleum, housing the remains of Selangor's early rulers.

Taman Alam Reserve
The reserve's abundant birdlife is due to the nearby mangrove swamp frequented by hundreds of thousands of migratory birds.

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