It’s the right decision if you are planning a vacation to Selangor. Interesting attractions in Selangor that are closer to the souls of children, the young and young-at-heart are also very varied which will definitely make you go wild! Have fun at these 9 underrated attractions to visit in Selangor!
Here Are 9 Underrated Attractions to Visit in Selangor for Some Fun!
- Selangor Fruits Valley
For those of you who like fruit trees, this is the place for you to visit with your family in Selangor. You will see pandan coconut trees, jackfruit, mangosteen and other tropical fruits. You and the kids can familiarize yourselves with how these fruits and their trees look like.
You can pick pineapples and coconuts if you are strong. Otherwise, just drink some fresh coconut water when the weather is hot outside. For children, they can go to the rabbit and deer area. They will have loads of fun feeding the tame animals.
Address: KM7, Jalan Batang Berjuntai, Batu Arang, Rawang, 45600 Berjuntai Bestari, Selangor.
Contact: +6016-688 0792
- Chocolate Museum
Before this, we must have heard about the greatness of the Chocolate Museum in Brixton, London, the Chocolate Museum in Vienna, Austria, the Hershey Museum and the Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany, where many chocolate lovers would definitely like to go.
In Malaysia itself there’s a chocolate museum that’s quite modern and interesting to be visited by chocolate lovers and will definitely make you drool. Imagine walking into this museum and smelling the aroma of fresh chocolate, surely some will drool and imagine its deliciousness, which makes it one of the locations that you must visit for those of you who love chocolate.
What’s in the Chocolate Museum?
The Chocolate Museum located in Kota Damansara, which is the first chocolate museum in Malaysia and Asia, displays a variety of interesting information about chocolate, namely how chocolate is made around the world, the secret of chocolate’s greatness and benefits.
What’s interesting about this museum which was officially opened in 2014, visitors who have never held coffee or cocoa beans, you can do so here. You’ll even be able to see for yourself what the king of African cocoa looked like in addition to being able to see a replica of the first chocolate mixing machine in the world that was created in 1879 by the international chocolate explorer, Swiss Chocolatier, Rodolphe Lindt.
The museum uses the ‘3E’ concept where visitors can get interactive knowledge (education), chocolate making (experience) and shopping (enjoy) makes this museum a unique attraction for visitors.
They sell chocolate at a cheaper price than the market price outside and promise the quality of original chocolate at a price 30 to 40 percent cheaper than the normal price. More than 30 international chocolate brands were successfully brought in here. Among them are Ferrero, Hershey’s, Lindt, Mars, Daim, Cadbury and Nestle. Locally produced chocolate brands are marketed here as well such as Fidani, Farells, Millton and Danson.
Address: 2, Jalan Teknologi 3/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-7490 4260
- Paya Indah Wetlands
Paya Indah Wetlands has an area of 3,100 hectares that includes various types of ecosystems including former tin mine areas and mangrove swamp forests. Since mining activities stopped in 1997, Paya Indah Wetlands opened to the public on October 13, 2001.
Paya Indah Wetlands is an attractive tourist destination that offers a variety of activities. Among the activities offered are cycling, kayaking in a lake full of lotus flowers as well as birdwatching.
There are many other species of wildlife that can be found in Paya Indah Wetlands. This includes 4 hippos named Juwita, Kundra, Cendana and Tiami, crocodiles, giant Arapaima fish, swans and emus.
Address: KM 4, Jalan Dengkil, Banting, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor.
Contact: +603-8768 7616
- Clay Expression
Clay Expression is a place to develop your creativity through pottery making. The teaching staff here trains those who want to make pottery as a hobby, to become a ceramic artist, to start a new teaching career or to relieve stress.
Pottery making is more than turning a ball of clay into a desired object. Through the learning process, it requires you to touch and feel the clay you are producing. It calms the mind and can help you focus. In addition, it also challenges your determination, develops self-expression, and stretches your skills and imagination.
Address: 757, 5, Jalan Subang 3, Kawasan Perindustrian Uep Subang Jaya, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6018-299 9054
- Kuan Wellness EcoPark
Kuan Wellness Eco Park is an ecotourism destination based on nature. This tourist spot is located in Tanjung Sepat between GoldCoast Sepang and Gold Coast Morib which is also the best tourist destination in Selangor. The greenery and sustainability here make this a fun place to visit for those of you who love greenery. There are several animals here that you can touch, pet and feed.
The main focus of this place is breeding and selling goods made from swallows’ nests. For your information, swallow’s nest has long been used as a supplementary food that’s good for health. Here, you can buy swallows’ nest products. Don’t worry because their products have got a halal certificate from JAKIM. This place is only open on holidays.
Address: 408, Tanjung Layang, Kampung Batu Lapan, 42800 Tanjong Sepat, Selangor.
- Gua Damai Extreme Park
Located at the back of the Batu Caves Temple, Gua Damai Extreme Park is an extreme activity center that provides various types of activities such as trekking, caving and even ziplining. There is no charge to enter this area, but visitors are required to register in the guest book at their office.
No need to worry if you have no experience because they also provide extreme sports packages starting from as low as RM80. Visitors can try activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, exploring caves, trekking and many other activities. But you have to remember, the package provided has a minimum number of participants between six and 13 people.
Address: Jalan Fairuz Off Jalan Zamrut, Kampung Melayu Wira Damai, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-481 2005
- Farm In The City
Among the popular animal parks in Klang Valley is Farm In The City. Many have had the opportunity to visit the zoo that has animals from various species since its opening many years ago. If you haven’t had a chance to come here yet or haven’t been here in a while, let’s see what’s there!
The park covers an area of 7 acres and contains more than 100 species of animals from farm animals to exotic animals, locally sourced and from abroad. This huge park is divided into many sections that offer different animals and different experiences. The entire park is specially designed to reflect the atmosphere of a traditional village giving a unique identity to this animal park.
The sections at Farm In The City include Pet Village, Ostrich Farm, Turtle & Tortoise Farm, Reptiles Cavern, Passion Fruit Garden, and many more. For your information, this zoo is actually built on the basis of conservation, rehabilitation and research on animals to ensure their continuity and survival.
It also wants to educate the public about the importance of protecting the environment in the hope that the natural habitats of these animals will not be threatened in the future. This is one of their efforts to ensure that the extinction rate of animals is reduced and controlled.
Address: Lot 40187-40188, Jalan Prima Tropika Barat 1, Pusat Bandar Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
Contact: +6010-762 7612
- Laman Seni 7
If you have heard about the Art of Old Town in Ipoh, in Selangor there is Laman Seni 7 where the art works of street painters who have won the Laman Seni 7 Shah Alam Competition from 4 different categories namely ‘Painting on Site’, ‘Street Furniture ‘, ‘3D Painting’ and ‘3D Installation’ are on display.
The works that won these competitions are immortalized at Laman Seni 7 for the public to see. Behind each of these works of art there are important messages that are trying to be conveyed. Here, you can read info from the artist’s own perspective about what they are trying to convey through their work.
If you like photography, why not bring your camera and lenses and see for yourself the uniqueness of this attraction.
Address: Jalan Plumbum R7/R, Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Contact: +6013-603 2411
- Taman Alam Kuala Selangor
Taman Alam Kuala Selangor is a mangrove swamp that’s quite fun to explore. The park provides a 3.6km long path for you to explore while enjoying the fresh air. For bird watching enthusiasts, the park also provides an observation tower to do this activity to your heart’s content while also seeing the beauty of this heart-shaped nipah swamp area.
Among the bird species that can be seen here are pekaka, ketitir, serandau, black-shouldered eagle, mangrove bird, and many more. The types of birds that migrate here from abroad every year are warbler, arctic shrike, great eagle, purple heron and many more. It’s said that 50 of the 150 bird species found here come from areas such as Russia and Siberia.
Other activities that can be done here are collecting snails, seeing monkeys, macaques and sloths and observing endangered birds in the giant iron cages found here.
Address: Jalan Klinik, Taman Alam, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor.
Contact: +603-3289 2294
Bring your family and friends to have some fun at these 9 underrated attractions in Selangor!
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Written by Kartini Kannan
