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| State | Selangor | |
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| Residents | 1.055.207 (2009) | |
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sound (Malay: sound, IPA: [ˈklæŋ], Chin .: 巴 生) is a city in the Malaysian state Selangor and seat of its sultan. They can be easily reached by train from Kuala Lumpur and explored in a half-day trip.
background
Since the beginning of the 16th century, Klang was the center of the most important tin production location in Malaysia. With the development of new tin deposits, the city later ceded this position to Kuala Lumpur, which was founded in 1850. The city is still of greater importance - it is not for nothing that the economically important region from the sea near Port Klang to Kuala Lumpur is also called today Klang Valley. The first road connecting Klang to Kuala Lumpur was built in 1920. Express highways and a railroad now run through the valley.
getting there
By plane
The Klang Valley has two Airportsthat can be used for arrival. Kuala Lumpur's International Airport is about three quarters of an hour's drive away and offers a variety of national and international connections. Directly in front of the gates of Shah Alam is the Subang Airport, which is served by some local companies.
| Distances | |
| Port sound | 8 kilometers |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 32 km |
By train
The KTM Komuter-Trains run every 15 to 30 minutes (price for one journey: RM 3.60, journey time: 45 minutes, line: Sentul ↔ Port Klang).
In the street
sound- Kuala Lumpur: Regular buses start at the Klang Station in KL, but sometimes take twice as long as the trains. Arrival is north of the river. If you want to go from here to the old town on the south side, you should choose the more easterly of the two possible bridges.
- Transnasional and Cityliner. The 710 bus runs the route between Kuala Lumpur and Klang.
- Rapid KL. The buses start at KL Sentral and the Central Market as well as on the way from the Sunway Pyramid in Petaling Jaya.
- Wawasan Sutera and Metrobus also go to Kuala Lumpur regularly.
- Ipoh: The travel time is approx. 3.5 hours
- Plusliner Bus Services. Tel.: 60 (0)5-3122844 (Ipoh), 60 (0)3-33441292 (Sound). (Arrivals: Klang Sentral Terminal Meru Klang) - Departure: Daily: 07:45 am, 09:45 am, 11:45 am, 1:45 pm, 3:45 pm, 5:45 pm and 7:45 pm Medan Gopeng Terminal (RM 21.00 / 15.80 adults / children).
- Kuala Selangor: There is a regular bus service on National Route 5 (RM 4.00; journey time: 1:15)
mobility
There is little public transport within the city. For distances greater than the normal walking distance, a taxi is usually used (RM 10-15 for one trip). There is a taxi stand in front of the train station (Jalan Stesen).
Tourist Attractions
- While Klang has become a busy business center, it still has a compact one Old town with some buildings worth seeing, including the train station and the tin museum. It is located on the south bank of the river.
- 1 palace. The palace can only be visited on the two public holidays at the end of Ramadan. The palace is a 10-minute walk along Jalan Stesen which merges into Jalan Istana.
- 2 Gedung Raja Abdullah Museum, Jalan Raja Abdullah. Tel.: 60 (0)3-5590050. The Pewter Museum is located in an old department store and reports on the industrial heritage of the city of Klang. The building was erected in 1856 by the sultan's son.Open: daily except Fri 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Price: Admission: free.
- 3 Masjid Diraja Sultan Suleiman (Jalan Raya Timur). The Klang mosque has 7 yellow domes and is open to visitors.
- 4 Tugu Keris (Kris Monument). The monument in the shape of a curved dagger of the typical Malay Keris) welcomes guests to the city on the Federal Highway. It was established in 1985 on the anniversary of the inauguration of the Sultan.
- 5 Kota Raja Mahadi (Raja Mahadi Fort). On the hill of Bukit Kota are the remains of a fort. It was built by Raja Mahadi to defend against his local rival Raja Abdullah.
activities
- Exploration walk, See also:Sound / Gpx
shop
Little India: The area along Jalan Tengku Kelana is the largest Indian street in all of Malaysia and a small shopping tour is actually a must for a traveler who comes through in sound - especially recommended at the time of the Hindu festival of lights Diwali. At the end of the street there is a Metrobus bus station (from Kuala Lumpur). The street is only 10 minutes away from the train station.
Shopping centers: Klang offers a number of shopping centers. If you want to spend a day doing real shopping, you can go to the following addresses:
- 1 AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Center (Bandar Bukit Tinggi). Large mall with over 160 shops and a cinema with 10 screens. The first hour is free in the attached parking garage.Open: daily 10:00 am to 10:30 pm.
- 2 Bukit Raja Shopping Center, Persiaran Bukit Raja 2. Tel.: 60 (0)3-33432166. This is a popular mall with the locals, with a very modern movie theater and a whole range of drive-thru shops.Open: daily: 10: 00-22: 30.
- 3 Sound parade, No 2112 KM2, Jalan Meru. Tel.: 60 (0)3-33437889. Simply called "KP" by the locals, it is one of the largest centers with a Parkson Department Store as well as a Giant Hypermarket and a bowling center.Open: daily: 10: 00-22: 00.
- 4 Shaw Centrepoint, Jalan Raja Hassan. The Centrepoint is located in the city center not far from the bus station.Open: daily: 10: 00-22: 00.
kitchen
Fish restaurants: One of the secrets of the city, or perhaps the whole country, is the excellent fish cuisine in the small town of Teluk Gong - a former coconut plantation. The suburb can only be reached by taxi.
- Coconut Flower Seafood Restaurant, # 702, Jalan Udang Galah, Kampong Teluk Gong.
Bak kut teh (肉骨茶, pork rib tea): The city is home to this typical dish of Hokkien cuisine. It is made from pork ribs.
- The Old Stall, Jalan Stesen Satu (At the west end of the street). One of the most famous and oldest bak-kut-teh restaurants in town.Open: 05: 00-11: 00.Price: RM 5.00 / 7.00 (small / large portion); RM 2.00 for the tea.
- Seng Huat Bak Kut Teh, Jalan Sultan. Another well-known address for this specialty.Price: RM 15.00 for one serving for 2 people.
- Teluk Pulai Bak Kut Teh, Taman Rasnah (Near the Batu Tiga toll station, near Jaya Jusco Bukit Raja). Open: 05: 00-11: 00.Price: RM 5.00 / 7.00 (small / large portion); RM 2.00 for the tea.
- Yeoh's Bak Kut Teh, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama (next to Highway Klang- Kuala Lumpur). Tel.: 60 (0)3-33417551. Open: 05: 00-11: 00.
- Sheng Li Bak Kut Teh (Victory Bak Kut Teh), Jalan Batu Tiga Lama (at the old sound bus station). Mobile: 60 (0)12-3020702. Open: Sat-Thu: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
nightlife
accommodation
Tourists will not dwell in sound, but rather visit the place in the form of an excursion. Nevertheless, the place offers a few hotels of different price categories
Cheap
- Embassy Hotel, No. 2-8, Jalan Kem (Towards Port Klang). The hotel offers 37 standard double rooms with A / C, bathroom, telephone and TV. Travelers on their way to the nearby island of Pulau Ketam like to use it for an overnight stay.Price: from RM 70.00.
- Royal Comfort Hotel, No. 40 & 42, Leboh Tapah (at Jalan Goh Hock Huat). 2-star accommodation with 24 standard double and family rooms. The rooms have A / C, bath with hot water, telephone and TV.Price: from RM 66.00.
- Family Hotel, No. 26A, Lebuh Gopeng. Tel.: 60 (0)3-33437000, Fax: 60 (0)3-33441122, Email: [email protected]. Cozy family hotel, free WiFi.Price: RM 88.00-128.00.
medium
- Gold Course, 9 Jalan Pasar. Tel.: 60 (0)3-33446666. Business hotel in the city center with great nighttime views over the river.
- Sounded Histana Hotel, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama. Tel.: 60 (0)3-33438999. The 3-star hotel with 143 rooms is about 10 minutes by car from the city center. - WiFi freely available in the lobby and some rooms.Price: RM 98.00-168.00.
- Prescott Hotel, 18A Lebuh Enggang. Tel.: 60 (0)3-33448833, Fax: 60 (0)3-33447733, Email: [email protected]. Nice business hotel with 159 rooms and a small pool - free WiFi.
Practical advice
| Phone code | 03 |
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trips
- Port sound is only 8 kilometers away. Off whose coast lies Pulau Ketam. This small, cozy and picturesque island in front of Port Klang is the destination of many day-trippers. The island is also known for its good fish restaurants.
- To the east of the city Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya as well as the dynamic Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur
- The town is in the north of the state, approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes away Kuala Selangor very popular with travelers who want to watch the flashing goings-on of fireflies upstream in the early evening hours.
