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weekenders SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
Selangor...
“The gateway to Malaysia”
Shah Alam Mosque
STRATEGICALLY LOCATED AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL MAJOR TRAVEL ROUTES, THE STATE OF SELANGOR ON THE WEST COAST OF THE PENINSULAR OF MALAYSIA IS KNOWN FOR ITS RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE, EXOTIC CULINARY DELIGHTS, SHOPPING SPLENDORS AND THE MAGNIFICENT SEPANG GOLDCOAST.
Just a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the AVANI
Sepang Goldcoast Resort is a tropical paradise and a great place to relax
and explore all the best that Selangor has to offer.
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and meet orphaned wild Asian elephants in their native forest environment.
Selangor has many outdoor activities such as the famous Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, which also features a mini zoo. Experience the thrill of white water rafting, caving, tubing or motor biking at the cascading waterfalls in Ulu Langat and Rawang. Another popular destination for water sports is the Puchong Water Sports Village. The Bukit Cahayain in Shah Alam is a great place for cycling and if you are up for a challenge, there are various obstacle courses to choose from. History lovers can explore Shah Alam’s historic sites or its numerous forest reserves, temples and dark caves.
Just 15km north of Kuala Lumpur are the iconic Batu Caves, which attract thousands of pilgrims and tourists during the colorful Hindu Festival, Thaipusam. Rising at a height of almost 100 meters above ground level, the Batu Caves feature temples and Hindu shrines and are also a popular spot for rock climbing enthusiasts, offering more than 169 climbing routes.
A trip to Selangor would not be complete without sampling the wide range of interesting and varied cuisine. Malay cuisine
is most prominent along with Chinese, Indian and international fare. Kajang, a town in Selangor, is known for its delicious satay, packed with succulent beef or chicken and barbequed over charcoal. Rojak Klang, Lontong Klang and Mee Bandung Muar are famous cuisines in Klang and Shah Alam while other famous dishes include Mee Jawa, Satay Kajang, Laksa Selangor, Soto Nasi Himpit and Mee Soto, Sambal
Conveniently located in the new golden triangle of Sepang, this eco-friendly resort is the ideal beachfront and over water getaway commanding breathtaking views over the Straits of Malacca. It’s the perfect location for diving, snorkeling and many other water sports. If you enjoy shopping, there’s a courtesy mini bus from the resort into Kuala Lumpur.
Within a short driving distance from the AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort, you can
take the Mangrove River Cruise and meander past dense jungle and lush mangroves while checking out exotic birds, monkeys, eagles and monitor lizards. Less than half an hour away is the Formula 1 Sepang International Circuit, home of the Malaysian Grand Prix. Enjoy a half-day tour and take the drive of your life with this adrenalin rush experience. Or if you are looking for something a little more passive there is a Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary nearby. You can get up close and personal
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