Kuala Langat is known as the serene hideaway, south of bustling Klang Valley and southwest of Kuala Lumpur, is the coastal district of Kuala Langat. A serene and placid district that has been largely unchanged for years.
Kuala Langat was once the seat of power for ancient
Sultanates. Fierce battles were fought here, and in its heyday the royal state
capital was located here. The seat of power of
long - lived Sultan Abdul Samad during whose reign the state fell under British
power.The royal Mausoleum where the sultan and his relatives lie is situated on
a hill overlooking the village and estuary of Jugra, while his place and a former
state mosque stand in splendid solitude amidst the paddy field of nearby Bandar
For those seeking hours of
serenity away from the hustle and bustle of Peninsular Malaysia’s more popular
west coast resorts, Morib is just the beach. Situated at the southern end
of Selangor ,approximately 1 ˝ hours’ s drive from Kuala Lumpur, it is
Surrounded by whispering
casuarinas and swaying palms ,you can comb the beaches of Morib at ebb tide,
searching for seashell or watch small crabs scuttle away and disappear into a
mat and settle down to a picnic lunch beside a shady casuarinas grove.
Lover of history will also
discover that Morib Contains a wealth of historical sites .There are the ruins
of old government buildings an abandoned place from the 1800’s.Allied Forces
also landed on this stretch of beach in September 1945, marking the end of the
Japanese Army’s occupation of Malaysia.
Teluk Datuk is the administrative centre of Kuala Langat district, while Teluk Panglima Garang has significant industrial growth. The seaside are of Morib Beach, is largely residential and Banting has a small but bustling commercial area. Jugra, now a quiet hamlet, has many historical relics of the glorious past.
This
palace was built in 1905, during early reign of Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah,
the fifth Sultan of Selangor. Istana Bandar has 15 rooms. It is made of wood and
marble. The design was creates by Sultan Alauddin himself, who also bore the
cost of constructing the place.
Sultan
Alauddin resided at this palace for 35 years until his death in 1938.
For
further information contact:
Bandar Palace (03 – 3187 2825)
2.
Sultan Abdul Samad Royal Mausoleum
Located
in Jugra, Kuala Langat, this royal mausoleum commands a panoramic vista of the
surrounding scenery. An imposing building with attractive Malay and Islamic
architecture provides additional historical character to this site.
It is a site where Sultan Abdul Samad and other members of the past royal family were laid to rest. It is also where the recent Agong was buried.
For
further information contact:
Jugra
(03 – 3187 2825)
Sultan
Alauddin mosque in Jugra is a stone’s throw from Istana Bandar. This mosque
dominates the surrounding countryside with its graceful dome and attractive
Moorish architecture.
Visitors
will be kept spellbound with the impeccable wood carving of the “mimbar” in
this mosque. Presently, the maoque is used by local Muslims to perform their
daily prayers.
For
further information contact:
Sultan Alauddin Mosque ( 03 – 3187 2825)
4.
Orang Asli Village, Pulau Carey
Carey
Island opposite the coastal town of Port Klang, is well known for its Orang Asli
settlement at Kampung Bumbun. This village belongs to the Mah Meri tribe. These
indigenous people have made a name for themselves through their intricate
carvings which often depicts the ancestral spirits they worships.
For
further information contact:
Orang Asli Village, Pulau Carey (03 – 544 7531)
Located in the Kuala Langat district, Morib beach is better known as a weekend seaside retreat. Morib’s lack of commercial appeal is perhaps its strongest lure for retreats in search of peace and tranquility.
Visitors would find Morib’s sunset display dramatic, its lack of crowd gratifying and fresh sea breeze invigorating. There is a pleasant Sri Morib Hotel with an excellent golf course to cater the needs of visitors and golfers.
For
further information contact:
Morib Beach (03 – 3087 2825)
6.
Paya Indah Wetland Sanctuary
Just 15km north of the KLIA, this 3,100 hectares wetland sanctuary is a showcase of integrated conservation and development project.
Formerly barren land caused by exhaustive tin mining activities, Paya Indah Wetland Sanctuary is now being restored to its natural state comprising lakes, peat swamp and lowland forests. It is also now home to more than 142 species of birds, 40 species of fish, 25 species of mammals and reptiles, 220 species of aquatic and terrestrial plants.
Visitors to the Sanctuary can look forward to a myriad of experiences. They can enjoy the fiesta of greenery and wildlife simply by walking along its meandering paths and on boardwalks that lead to the lakes. Or choose from nature-based activities such as fishing, bird watching, nature tours, jungle trekking, camping, bike and horse riding, canoeing, boating and picnic. All these in the midst of a peaceful environment.
For
further information contact:
Paya Indah Wetlands Sanctuary (03 – 253 0121)
URL : http://www.payaindah.org.my