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Kuala Selangor, a
coastal town located about 64 kilometers northwest
of Kuala Lumpur, is the ideal travel destination for
those seeking a blend of history, local flavor,
nature and wildlife. The drive itself to this
attraction in Selangor is
interesting as it passes through coconut, cocoa,
rubber, oil palm and banana plantations and
rustic villages whereby tourists can even stop
halfway to savor local fruits such as durian and rambutans and the delicious local food.
When you are on the road, try to catch hold of a
Selangor road map to give you a smooth journey.
Once a thriving
port, Kuala Selangor was the first state capital
of Selangor as it used to be the seat of the
government. Overlooking the town is Bukit
Melawati, the highest point in the area which is
the site of the 200-year-old Fort Altingsburg
built by the Dutch, an old lighthouse and the
official residence of the District Officer.
These are the main attractions in Kuala Selangor
which has mesmerized its visitors time and time
again. Panoramic views of the Straits of Malacca and
surroundings can be enjoyed. It was from this
vantage spot that the Dutch surveyed the
surrounding countryside before capturing it in
1974. In the vicinity is a royal mausoleum where
three past Sultans of Selangor are buried but
the most interesting discovery here is the
fireflies in Kampung Kuantan which lights up the
mangroves on the riverbank at night. Visitors
too can take a stroll at this place of interest through the beautiful
nature park or visit the bird sanctuary.
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