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Selangor is hailed as the gateway to Malaysia given its strategic location to all major travel routes; it is home to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the country's main entry point, and Port Klang, the largest port in Malaysia.

There is an extensive network of highways and expressways (toll) in the state, making all parts of Selangor easily accessible.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, and Putrajaya, the federal administrative capital, lie within the bounds of the state, further enhancing the touristic appeal of Selangor

The magnificent Kota Darul Ehsan Arch along the Federal Highway welcomes visitors driving into the state. This Moorish-styled arch is the state's most distinguishing landmark, erected to mark the ceding of Kuala Lumpur to the Federal Government in 1974.

 Selangor dazzles with a fascinating variety of attractions. Its flourishing urban centres, such as Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Sunway and the royal town of Klang abound with modern facilities, from excellent healthcare institutions, international colleges to huge shopping malls and recreational centres.

Shah Alam, Selangor's capital, has the distinction of being a well-planned township which harmonizes nature with modernity. Here, residential areas and commercial centres are set amidst lush landscapes and a sprawling lake.

Away from the urban centres, refreshing scenes of rural villages and serene coastlines begin to unfurl. This exciting state is also the venue of world-class sporting events such as the Formula One Grand Prix and F1 Powerboat World Championship

History-lovers will be enchanted by Selangor's colourful past, rich with the glorious days of its tin mining industry and the splendour of its royal household.

Showcasing a wealth of attractions such as diverse cultures, unique places of interest, historical landmarks and sumptuous culinary delights, Selangor is indeed a never-ending discovery.

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Klang - At the western end of the Federal Highway, running out of the capital, Kuala Lumpur, lies the coastal town of Klang.

Today, this bustling entry port is best known for its colourful and very much intact Little India and Chinatown communities, as well as some of the best (and cheapest!) seafood around.

However, this busy port town on the Straits of Malacca hides a dark and violent past. Klang became a centre of rivalry amongst the tin mining gangs during the Selangor Civil War of the 1870s. Whoever controlled Klang, controlled the Klang River - the only route the lucrative tin could be exported to the rest of the world.

Visitors can reach Klang for an easy day trip from Kuala Lumpur by taking the cheap and fast KTM Komuter train.

Kuala Selangor - About 45 km north of Klang is the pretty, peaceful town of Kuala Selangor on the scenic Selangor River. This was the 18th century base of the state's Bugis rulers whose mausoleums are now a tourist attraction.

The fort on the hill that dominates this country town was built by the Dutch in a futile attempt to control the tin trade, and it still stands at Bukit Melawati, complete with cannons that point out to sea.

Today, however, they are merely iron sentinels overlooking the Kuala Selangor Nature Park (a must for birds lover).

There are several interesting Chinese fishing villages not far from town where salted fish and fish balls are prepared. Further along the river at Kampung Kuantan, many thousands of fireflies resting on the bushy branches of overhanging trees, light up the night in an otherworldly, pulsating glow.
Visitors can have a closer look by taking a guided boat for a nighttime cruise.

Shah Alam - This is the capital of Selangor state, but has the feel of a well-off suburb, with its bungalows, tree-lined boulevards and beautifully manicured roundabouts.

But what this well-designed capital is really famous for are two things: Shah Alam is Malaysia's centre for industry, from small to hi-tech. These are, however, carefully tucked away in wooded industrial estates on the outskirts of town.

But for tourists, the highlight of a visit to Shah Alam is almost certainly the magnificent Blue Mosque, visible from miles around.

It features the tallest minarets in the entire Islamic world as well as one of its largest domes! Its worship hall is bigger than London's St. Paul's Cathedral and can accommodate 16,000 worshippers