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| Kuala Selangor | ||
| State | Selangor | |
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| Residents | 161.168 2005 | |
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Kuala Selangor is a city in the Malaysian province Selangor. The comparatively small town is located away from the usual tourist flows at the mouth of the Selangor River and therefore has a very rural flair. It is mainly visited to observe the fireflies in the area - but mainly in the form of a Excursion from Kuala Lumpur out. There is also an old British fortress on top of it Bukit Melawati as well as the Kuala Selangor Nature Park right by the sea with mangroves, monkeys and birds. Here a walk invites you to explore.
background
Kuala Selangor used to be the royal capital of Selangor. When the Dutch invaded in 1784, the fortifications on the Bukit Melawati destroyed and the city taken. The goal back then was to control the tin trade.
getting there
Automobile: Those who arrive by car take from Kuala Lumpur coming the exit Sungai Buloh from the northern highway. The journey takes about 80 minutes and can be done by taxi. If RM 70-80 is due for the trip to KL airport, which is similarly far, this price cannot be achieved for the trip to Kuala Selangor, as the drivers do not expect passengers for the return journey, which makes the journey comparatively expensive. who of sound from, drives the entire route on national route 5.
Bus: Buses on line 141 start in Kuala Lumpur at the Puduraya bus station. Tickets are sold on the bus and cost RM 5.60. It takes 2 hours to get to Kuala Selangor's new bus terminal. It is a 15-20 minute walk or a short taxi ride to the city center. Local buses also go to the old bus station in the center (RM 1.40). The first bus leaves Kuala Lumpur at 06:30, the last leaves at 19:30. If you only want to go on a day trip and return to KL, you should take the last bus at 7.45 p.m. at Kuala Selangor. There is also a regular bus service with sound (RM 4.00, travel time: 1:15).
mobility
| Distances | |
| Kuala Lumpur | 70 km |
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The place is small and easy to explore on foot. You should take a taxi for excursions to the nearby coastal regions and along the river, as well as to visit the fireflies.
Tourist Attractions
Kuala SelangorThe city can be easily explored on the following tour. The exploration starts at Bukit Melawati with Fort Altingberg. Parking spaces and the bus station are nearby. In addition to the fort, there is also an old lighthouse, cannons, a lookout point and a clock tower to visit. We continue to the sea and the Kuala Selangor Nature Park with a mangrove area and forest strips of 324 hectares, in which 150 bird species live alone. It's easy to explore on foot. The longest route is 1.5 kilometers. Back in the town center you can have a refreshment. If you are interested, you can take a look at the work of the nationally known tombstone maker. A car is required for the next stage. You grab a taxi and visit the V.N. Ramada's Pottery. This is one of the most famous and largest Indian pottery factories in the region. Here are around pots of your own brand man panai on a special potter's wheel called pugmillim jolly jongels produced. At dusk it is time for dinner in one of the restaurants in Pasir Penambang. Now it goes to the fireflies. Start is in Bukit Belimbing or Kampung Kuantan. You can take a boat along the banks of the river and watch the blinking in the vegetation. The tour is marked on the dynamic city map. She is also called GPX track available.
- Bukit Melawati - On the mountain south of the city you can walk in the footsteps of the glorious past of the place. The 1 Fort Altingberg. Open: 09: 00-16: 30.Price: free entry.was originally built by Sultan Ibrahim of Selangor in the 18th century. It was originally called Fort Melawati. It got its new name later during the Dutch invasion. It was partially destroyed during local riots (1867-73). On its bottom there is a cannon and a rock that was used for executions. On the mountain there is still a lighthouse and a rest house from the British colonial era.
- 2 Kuala Selangor Natural Park. This 324 hectare nature park joins directly south of the Melawati mountain. The park consists of mud flats as well as mangroves and a narrow forest area. 150 bird species live here alone. 30 more take a break during their hikes in the park. You can also find the here Silver crested langur (Trachypithecus cristatus, English: Silvered Leaf Monkey, Indonesian: Lutung Kelabu). You can explore the park via clearly signposted hiking trails - the longest path is 1,500 meters long. The park can be reached from Melawati Mountain via a 500 meter long path (just follow the signs saying “Taman Alam”). If you want to take the bus, you can get on one of the buses that go to Klang on National Route 5. Then you let the driver drop you off at the park. It is another 200 meters from the petrol station where the bus stops.Open: daily 09: 00-17: 30.
- 3 Tombstone Maker, Jalan Kuala Selangor (On the main street across from Bukit Melawati). The stonemason makes gravestones and is known throughout the country, even the royal family is one of his customers. What is unusual is that as a Chinese and Taoist he has mastered the Jawi script. He also makes products such as mortars and pestles.
shop
- 1 V.N. Ramada's Pottery. Tel.: 60 (0)3-32891054. This is one of the most famous and largest Indian pottery factories in the region. Here are round pots of their own brand man panai on a special potter's wheel called pugmillim jolly jongels produced. Visit by appointment. The journey takes place from the place about 8 kilometers along the Jalan Rawang, because at the Jalan Kerrtapi Lama turn right and drive another kilometer.
kitchen
The accommodations also have attached restaurants. If you want, you can visit one of the popular fish restaurants (food: RM 15-50) on Pasir Penambang. They are located on the north bank of the river about 5 kilometers from the city. The way is signposted behind the bridge over the river.
- 1 Restoran Waterfall Café, 88 Jalan Stesen. Tel.: 60 (0)32892388. The family restaurant serves sandwiches, pasta and Chinese fish dishes.Open: daily: 10: 00-20: 45.
- 2 River View Seafood Restaurant. Tel.: 60 (0)3-32892238, Fax: 60 (0)3-32896369, Email: [email protected].facebook url used
Offers a nice view with good Chinese seafood.Open: daily 11: 00-22: 00.
nightlife
There are no bars in the city itself. The local restaurants close early and usually do not sell any alcoholic beverages.
accommodation
- Hotel Kuala Selangor (in the city center, opposite the old bus station). Tel.: 60 (0)3-32892709. Hotel right inside the city. Rooms with TV and bathroom. Some of the rooms have A / C.Price: RM 30-50.
- Nature Park. E-mail: [email protected]. There are simple huts in Kuala Selangor Nature Park.Price: RM 45.00.
- 1 De Palma Inn, Jalan Tanjung Keramat. Tel.: 60 (0)3-32897070. The 3-star accommodation has 48 cabins and suites as well as a pool and tennis court.Price: RM 150-250.
- 2 Firefly Park Resort, Jalan Haji Omar, Kampung Bukit Belimbing. Tel.: 60 (0)3-32601208, Mobile: 60 (0)19-6691398 (Restaurant), Fax: 60 (0)3-32601234. Bungalow complex on the river about 2 kilometers from the city. Room prices including breakfast.Price: RM 130-200.
Practical advice
trips
- Watching the Firefly (Fireflies) at Kampung Kuantan is the main attraction of the place. The local accommodations can organize a tour. Many travelers book a full tour straight from Kuala Lumpur. The only thing the visitor has to do is hope for dry weather. When it rains, the dance of lights literally falls into the water. The best time to tour is early in the evening. The boats start at two different locations a few kilometers outside the city, 4 Bukit Belimbing and 5 Kampung Kuantan The tours of the former are operated by the Firefly Park Resort and cost RM 10.00 per person. If you travel to the boats individually, you should take a taxi (RM 15.00).
