Selangor / Attractions / Klang
Photo: The Istana Alam Shah
Though overshadow
by Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya, the royal town of Klang can nevertheless
bask in the glory of its past, when it played as significant role
in the history of Selangor's development. It was the former
capital of Selangor, and from its strategic position overlooking
the Klang river, it guarded at the entrance of the Klang Valley.
Form Port
Klang, you can take a ferry to Pulau Lumut and Pulau Ketam (Crab
Island). These islands have interesting water villages built on
stilts into the sea. You can have a fishing experience on a kelong,
a fish hut located 2 to 3 kilometres offshore.
Among the
other distinguished royal landmarks in Klang is the Kota Raja
Mahdi, the fort which was built in 1886 by Raja Mahdi, the ruler
of Selangor during the civil war. Another prominent landmark is
the pride of Klang, the jewel in the crown, the resplendent Istana
Alam Shah Palace which has witnessed many official royal ceremonies
even up till today.
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