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Altingsburg Lighthouse

Located in Kuala Selangor, the Altingsburg Lighthouse is a great place to enjoy sunsets. Although you are not allowed to enter the lighthouse, its surrounding area offers a panoramic view of the Straits of Malacca which is a true sight to behold. The lighthouse serves as a guide for vessels that are headed towards the Straits. Nestled on the Melawati Hill, this lighthouse belongs to a Dutch origin. It was extensively used during the British colonial era. You can also visit nearby attractions like the Melawati Fort and the Kuala Selangor Historical Museum. The hill is also home to several silver leaf monkeys. While these monkeys are quite curious and playful, you must be careful while interacting with them. Read More

Situated in Kuala Selangor in the Klang Valley, Bukit Melawati, also known as the Melawati hill is a land of heritage and legacy. The most sought after weekend spot for all Malaysians, the Bukit Melawati looks even more beautiful with the Strait of Malacca behind and the silver leaf monkeys jumping around in the hills. The foundation stones, cannons, and colonial homes will enthral any history-admirer. Experiencing the tram ride up above the hill or hiking your way towards the steep slopes - both are available in Melawati Hills. A designated historical monument and historical site under Antiquities Act 1976, the history goes back to the time of Sultan Ibrahim in the 18th century when the famous fort Kota Melawati was constructed in Melawati hills for administrative works. The serene ambience of Bukit Melawati is surrounded by a royal mausoleum, Kuala Selangor Lighthouse, Kota Melawati fort, and the Kuala Selangor Historical Museum. Spending a day in Melawati hills will be even more exciting with additional tourist spots like Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park and Kuala Selangor Nature Park around. Read More

Bukit Melawati Tram Ride is a splendid tourist tram facility enabling travel to the Melawati hill. The tram service has its pick up point at the beautiful nature park. It offers some great views of Kuala Selangor as you go uphill. It is mostly available on weekends and public holidays as you can drive up the hill on weekdays. The tickets are available to buy at the tourist booth in front of the car park with a map outside for visitors to explore Kuala Selangor and its surrounding. The trams arrive and depart frequently, therefore the waiting time is just a few minutes. The tram makes pitstops at the Kota Malawati (fort) on the way to hop on-or-off with some shops and restaurants. The tram ride is a fun way to explore this area and get to the hilltop if you don’t enjoy hiking. It is an enjoyable experience for kids. The destination hill has panoramic views of the Melaka strait. The tram ride also leads up to a freshwater fish park that is included in the ticket and has a variety of fishes present there. Read More

The Kuala Selangor Historical Museum is based in the Bukit Melawati area, an hour away from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Once the official residence of the District Officer, it showcases a vast collection of archaeological artefacts. The museum is located at the top of the hills offering fantastic views of town. There are unpaid guided tours available to explore the museum. The museum offers a great depth of knowledge in the early lives of the people and the administration of Kuala Selangor. There is a showcase of weapons, flags, etc. depicting the history of Kuala Selangor. It describes the rich kingdoms, affluent kings and the people there. The museum regularly hosts activities like eagle-feeding and coaster rides. Plenty of resident monkeys can be seen surrounding the museum. The front of Kuala Selangor Historical Museum has intense defense structures over the hills to guard the Melaka strait, cannons, a lighthouse to direct the ships in the sea, the Malaysian flag, etc. The neighboring park outside has breathtaking views of the strait of Melaka. Read More

Nestled on the Melawati Hill in Kuala Selangor, the Melawati Fort is regarded as one of the highest hilltops in the area. Its history dates back to the late 1700s i.e. during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim. Sultan Ibrahim built the Melawati Fort to protect the area from foreign invaders. The Melawati Fort offers a panoramic view of the beautiful Melawati River and the mangroves encircling it. The canons that were installed by the ruler stand tall till date. The fort also houses ancient gravesites and a flat stone that was used during beheadings. During your visit, you can catch a glimpse of several silver leaf monkeys. These unique species of monkey are quite curious and playful. While these monkeys will make your visit joyful and exciting, you must be careful if you wish to interact with them. Read More

Paya Indah wetlands is an enthralling wildlife sanctuary located in Dengkil town near Kuala Langat and is one of the best places in Malaysia to relax in the lap of nature. Stretched over an area of 450 hectares, the wetlands are divided into three major zones namely Conservation & Research Zone, Educational Zone, and Recreational Zone. Paya Indah wetlands are home to 210 exotic species of birds and various animals including hippopotamus, crocodiles, and porcupines among others. Explore the best of flora and fauna species, capture the beauty of water lilies, lotus, and other flowers on the lakeside and drown in the serenity of nature. One of the perfect places for family picnics, Paya Indah wetlands have a lot of activities to offer like animal feeding, cycling, kayaking, trekking, bird watching, etc. Visitors can also enjoy some cultural events held regularly in the Terengganu Malaysian show house of Paya Indah wetlands. Perpetuated by the Department of Wildlife & National Parks, it also has many accommodation sights like chalets, hostels, and camps for visitors to stay on pre-booking. Read More

Sasaran Beach is a shallow water sandbank located in the middle of the Malacca Sea which is around 3.2 kilometers away from the famous fishing village of Jeram. Only accessible during low tides, the beach is extremely popular among photographers for marvelous phenomena of picture-perfect spot Sky Mirror where the natural reflection of the entire sky is visible on the shallow placid water. The beach is usually submerged in water during high tide days and can be reached with the help of a tour guide boat ride. The beach is filled with seagulls and marine life. Ample of sea clams sparkling because of sun rays and emitting blue light during dawn gives a scenic view to the visitors. Dancing dolphins can also be spotted on the beach apart from plentiful crabs, bamboo clams, snails, vibrant shells, and sea anemones. The beautiful seascape of the endless Malacca Sea around Sasaran beach is often compared to the Salar de Uyuni salt flats of Bolivia. Read More

Sri Shakti Temple, popularly known as Sri Shakti Devasthanam is a magnificent Hindu Temple established in the serenity of Bukit Rotan village of Kuala Selangor. The only temple in the world with 51 Shakti illustrations crafted all over an acre of land, Sri Shakti Temple is a perfect epitome of Indian architecture or Hindu Sirpa Sastras. The temple is strictly built keeping all the Hindu scriptures in mind, like Vedas and Agamas with exceptionally used sculptural technique, Thundu Pattirippu Pathroba Pathram. The entrance is as high as 18 feet chiseled with lions, elephants, and other intricate sculptures and designs. The 5 storeyed temple is crafted on 96 pillars which depicts the 96 Hinduism principles. The main deity of Maa Shakti along with her 51 avatars is placed in the main hall, architecture with different shlokas of Hindu religion, and a massive brass bell in between. Dive in the world of Hindu spiritualism offering prayers and flowers in the feet of various deities in the temple including Navgraha, Lord Ganesha and other Hindu Gods. Don't miss taking the prasadam served every day in the hall of the temple before departing from the temple hall towards its landscaped garden. Read More