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More than any other state, Selangor has developed international quality amusement parks. While these attractions may not suit the tastes of some visitors, they are exemplary of the modern development of this prosperous state.
Mimaland
Mimaland, a recreational resort situated 18 km north-east of
Kuala Lumpur, sprawls over twelve hectares of Gombak's hilly
grounds, lakes and mountain streams. Visitors can fish and boat,
trek in the surrounding jungle, or swim in the largest pool in
Southeast Asia. Accommodation is available in either chalets or
stilt houses on the resort's lake. Mimaland is open from 8.00am
to 12 pm daily. Admission is RM2 for adults and RM1 for children.
Sunway Lagoon
Sunway Lagoon, located in Petaling Jaya, is the first
international standard water theme park in Malaysia. Within the
park are water-based attractions like giant waterslides, twin
speed slides, a double twister, a wave pool, toboggans, a slow
river, a waterfall garden, a lagoon express, and many more. On a
hot day Sunway Lagoon can be epiphanic.
Sunway Lagoon opens daily from 12 noon-l0pm (Mon-Fri) and 10am-10pm on weekends and holidays. Admission: RM 15 (adults)/RM 10 (children)
The Mines Wonderlands
Located at Sungei Besi, the Mines is a modern recreational park
built on the site of what was once the world's largest open-cast
tin-mining lake. Its attractions are both natural and man-made,
and the man-made wonders in particular are more than a little
remarkable. The most famous of these is the Musical Fountain,
which emits enormous multicolored sprawls of water carefully
coordinated to harmonize with accompanying music. Across the
lake, a parade of giant animated animals, including a dolphin, an
octopus, a sea turtle, a crocodile, a carp and a swan, glide
across the lake at 8.45 pm and 10.15 pm daily. Perhaps the most
sublime of the Wonderlands' marvels, however, is a Snow House,
where visitors can enjoy a brief immersion in winter. The Mines
Wonderlands also offers watersports, a roller coaster, and a
picnic beach. The park is open from 11 am to 11 pm daily.
Admission is RM6 for adults (Weekend -RM 10) and RM3 for children
(Weekend-RM5). Admission to the Snow House is RM8 (unlimited
time).
Shah Alam
Selangor's new capital is dominated by the
enormous minarets and gleaming blue dome of the State Mosque,
Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. The enormous aluminium
dome is reputed to be the among the largest in the Islamic world.
Shah Alam is a showpiece city, and its careful planning is
evident everywhere. The mosque sits alongside the city's manmade
central lake, which is also adjoined by Urban Shah Alam, a
beautifully landscaped recreational park. Shah Alam also
possesses a world-class stadium and sports complex and an
international standard racing track. Located halfway between
Kuala Lumpur and Port Klang, the city is just 15 minutes from
Subang Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Hutan Kanching
Hutan Kanching, a forest reserve, located 21 km north
of Kuala Lumpur offers refreshing waterfalls and lush jungle
greenery that abounds with butterflies and plant life. A good
place to introduce children to nature. Camp out if you like.
Facilities available are bathrooms, toilets, canteens as well as
wading pools for children.
Batu Caves
Located 13 km.north of Kuala Lumpur. These magnificent
caves have been known to local inhabitants for centuries.
However, they became famous as a sightseeing and pilgrimage site
only after they were stumbled upon by westerners in the late
nineteenth century. Of the three caves that comprise the site,
the largest and best known is the Temple or Cathedral Cave, so
named because it houses a Hindu shrine beneath its 100 m vaulted
ceiling. In late January of each year, during the Hindu festival
of Thaipusam, thousands of devotees and other visitors climb the
long entry stair and throng this magnificent cavern. As a form of
penance or sacrifice, many of the pilgrims carry kavadis, large,
brightly-decorated frameworks attached to a melange of
body-piercing implements.
A little below the Temple Cave is the Dark Cave, a two-kilometer network of relatively untouched caverns. The caverns contain a diverse host of cave fauna, including some unique species. In order to maintain the cave's ecology, access is restricted. Those wishing to visit Dark Cave must contact the Malaysian Nature Society for permission and guidelines. The third cave, located at the foot of the steps, houses an interesting display of statues and wall paintings depicting scenes and figures from Hindu mythology.
Muzium Orang Asli
The Orang Asli are the aboriginal people of Peninsular
Malaysia, with an estimated population of over 60,000. They still
lead a simple yet fascinating lifestyle. Their ancient customs
and traditions are informatively displayed in this museum,
located in Gombak just north of Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Agriculture
Park
Just 10 minutes from Shah Alam is the 1,258-hectare
Malaysia Agriculture Park, the largest agro-forestry park in the
world. Within the park are contained samples of virtually every
agricultural resource in the nation, including oil and coconut
palms, padi fields, fruit trees, and rubber trees, all set in the
midst of a luscious rain forest. Through numerous open-air
exhibits, live demonstrations, nature trails, and a host of
educational programs, visitors are offered unparalleled
opportunities to learn about and enjoy Malaysia's rich natural
attributes. Other attractions here include two dams, a fishing
lake, a Temperate House, a suspension bridge, a bird and a safari
park. Bicycles are available for hire within the park. Buses are
available on weekends only. Overnight visitors may stay at
chalets from RM30 per chalet. The park is open from 8:30 am to 6
pm daily, except Mondays. Admission is RM2 for adults, RM1 for
children.
Gedung Raja Abdullah.
Located at the center of Klang, the former capital of
Selangor. From its strategic position overlooking the Klang
River, the town controlled access to the Klang Valley. The
Malay-style Gedung Raja Abdullah is the town's oldest building,
erected as a warehouse by Raja Mahdi in 1856. It now serves as a
historical museum, with interesting exhibits on the bygone days
of this former capital.
Kuala Selangor
Before Klang became the capital of Selangor, Kuala
Selangor was the home of the Selangor Sultanate. Located 45 km
north of Klang, the city sits at the mouth of Selangor River. The
pair of fortresses atop the town's two hills still guard the
river mouth, hearkening back to the days when the Selangor
River's tin trade constituted the source of this state's wealth
and power. The larger of the two, standing on Bukit Melawati, is
now the royal mausoleum, containing the remains of Selangor's
early Bugis rulers.
Taman Alam
At the foot of Bukit Melawati lies the nature reserve
of Taman Alam, covering 240 hectares. Taman Alam has well-marked
jungle trails for trekking as well as observation hides for
birdwatchers. The reserve's abundant birdlife is due largely to
the mangrove swamp in the vicinity, which is frequented by
hundreds of thousands of migratory birds. The Malaysia Nature
Society has identified some 150 species in Taman Alam, amongst
them the rare spoon-billed Sandpiper and Nordmann's Greenshank.
The reserve's visitor center, which contains a number of
educational displays, is located on Bukit Melawati, from which a
path leads down the hill to the park.
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