Shah Alam Travel Guide

 
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Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, Shah Alam

 mansionion Says:  The most recogniseable landmark of Shah Alam, the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah mosque is one of the most beautiful buildings in the country. It is also known as "The Blue Mosque of the East" in reference to the Blue Mosque in Turkey. Its four minarets, at 142.3 meters... 

i-City Shah Alam

i-City Shah Alam, Shah Alam

 hassan_abu Says:  The i-City is a retail and commercial hub with advanced information-communication infrastructure in Section 8, Shah Alam has millions of LED lights on trees and animal figures to brighten up the night. 

The Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque, Shah Alam

 al1004 Says:  The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah mosque, also known as the "Blue Mosque" is one of the most impressive mosque in Malaysia. MUST KNOW Once in Shah Alam, the Blue Mosque is so impressive that you cannot miss it. With 4 minarets of 142.3 metres height, the Blue Mosque is... 

Visit the Majestic Blue Mosque

Visit the Majestic Blue Mosque, Shah Alam

 pres_16 Says:  This is the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque or the Blue Mosque, so named because of its blue dome. During our visit here, I've seen it so big that I find it hard to take pictures. That is why vter Siti took us to a vantage point where we can take a whole picture of... 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

Restoran FAM Maju: Mee Bandung Muar!

Restoran FAM Maju: Mee Bandung Muar!, Shah Alam

 Bix10 Says:  In Shah Alam, I don't think anyone would have any high expectations of a restaurant's decorations, ambience and such as there aren't many restaurants here that posses such qualities. However, this is just another day-to-day restaurant and it's open for lunch and dinner. For... 

Hotel UiTM: The Best Buffet In Town

Hotel UiTM: The Best Buffet In Town, Shah Alam

 Bix10 Says:  It's a must for you to try the buffet at this place as it serves the best food money can buy. It is indeed very cheap and the food is excellent.My theory is that they have to cook the best meals all the time as it's part of the University. They need the grades and so they... 

Subang Teow Chew Claypot Bak Ku Teh: Subang Teow Chew Claypot Bak Ku Teh

Subang Teow Chew Claypot Bak Ku Teh: Subang Teow Chew Claypot Bak Ku Teh, Shah Alam

 chiabh Says:  The restaurant is located by the trunk road and is open-sided without any air conditioning... however, the dining area is airy and cool... you will have to make your own tea after tea selection and pots of boiling water is strategically place between the dining tables...... 

Kedai Kopi: Coffee Shop

Kedai Kopi: Coffee Shop, Shah Alam

 pres_16 Says:  Met here with vters Siti (boocik04) and Gong (nhg). Has a happy ambience with TV, open 24 hours. Open air cafe/bistro concept overlooking a small man-made lake. I tried the Nasi Goreng Cina or 'chinese fried rice' in english with seafoods and Teh Tarik for my drinks. 

Sempeneh Restaurant: Great Mini Restaurant

Sempeneh Restaurant: Great Mini Restaurant, Shah Alam

 Azri_Azmi Says:  I discover this restaurant just by co-incident. I was looking for a WiFi spot and as I drove around the area, I found this restaurant.The concept is great even. Good Wifi coverage, a traditional massage centrel, good food and there is even a big lcd screen playing live cable... 

Transportation  

People Mover Rapid Transit (PRT)

People Mover Rapid Transit (PRT), Shah Alam

 robertgaz Says:  KL's People Mover Rapid Transit (PRT) is a 16km elevated monorail system. The PRT is not integrated with the Ligh rail Transit (LRT) which can mean leaving one system and then walking across the road to another system.It's a nice way of getting another view of the city as... 

Light Rail Transit (LRT)

Light Rail Transit (LRT), Shah Alam

 robertgaz Says:  KL's LRT is a fast, inexpensive and mostly elevated metro system. The LRT is not integrated with the Monorail (PRT) which can mean leaving one system and then walking across the road to another system.There are two main lines:1. Kelana Jaya Rail Line ( known as PUTRA) 2.... 

Just another rip off!

Just another rip off!, Shah Alam

 robertgaz Says:  Of all the great experiences I had in KL, not once was it with a taxi driver who tended to try and take advantage of this tourist.Before coming here I did note some phone numbers from VT'ers who had recommended some taxi drivers in KL.In her KL transportation tip, uysijessa... 

Shopping  

Shopping Malls and Hypermarkets: Shopping in Shah Alam

Shopping Malls and Hypermarkets: Shopping in Shah Alam, Shah Alam

 boocik04 Says:  Shah Alam has a number of shopping malls such as Plaza Alam Sentral, Plaza Shah Alam @ Plaza Masalam, Kompleks PKNS and SACC Mall. If you want to buy items in bulk you can go to the large hypermarkets such as Tesco, Giant and Tesco Extra (formerly Makro). Anything you... 

Shah Alam City Centre (SACC) Mall: Newest Shopping Mall

Shah Alam City Centre (SACC) Mall: Newest Shopping Mall, Shah Alam

 boocik04 Says:  The newest shopping mall in Shah Alam is the SACC Mall. This is the third mall after Alam Sentral and Plaza Shah Alam (Section 9) - I am not counting Kompleks PKNS as it is more of an office building cum shop lots rather than a mall! There are several "popular" stores you... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Fogging in Shah Alam

Fogging in Shah Alam, Shah Alam

 pres_16 Says:  At the malls of Shah Alam, I watched these two men working at night, fogging the corners of the malls to get rid of dengue-carrier mosquitos. A fact that's really surprising for a modern, fast developing city. 

Men

Men, Shah Alam

 studiopaparazzi Says:  Me and my wife walked through the city centrum of Shah Alam & all local men where all the time looking to her. She feeling really uncomfortable about it. The local people are conservative muslim and the most times dressed in traditional clothes with headcurves. Nothing... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Tarzan of the Taman

Tarzan of the Taman, Shah Alam

 robertgaz Says:  SkyTrex Adventure is located inside Taman Pertanian Malaysia (Malaysia Agricultural Park) in Shah Alam which is about 30-40 minutes drive from KLCC. Mizzzthanggg recommended this elevated adventure where the fun in the forest never ends! Julien Repellin, the Director, is a... 

Kite-flying!

Kite-flying!, Shah Alam

 boocik04 Says:  When in Shah Alam, do visit Bukit Jelutong or Section U8. Here, you can see the big landmark that looks like a boat sail which is actually the Guthrie office. Across the road is a field where people come to fly kites! Sometimes you can also see people flying remote-control... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (KGSAAS)

Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (KGSAAS), Shah Alam

 chiabh Says:  Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (or popularly known as KGSAAS) is a 27-holes course comprising the President Nine, Sultan Nine and the Shah Alam Nine... Designed by Peter Thompson, all the three nines has its own characteristics... The President Nine plays to 3,066m from... 

Monterez Golf and Country Club

Monterez Golf and Country Club, Shah Alam

 chiabh Says:  The 18-holes par-71 golf course plays to 5,738m from the blue tees... The First Nine plays to 2,845m while the Second Nine to 2,893m... Designed by renowned Aussie architect Ted Parslow, the course has a very compact layout featuring narrow fairways and numerous doglegs...... 

 
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The People

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 My Hometown - I've lived in Shah Alam since my school years that is since 1985 (Gosh! I feel old!) up till now. Shah Alam has the "well-off" feel of the suburb of Kuala Lumpur (the national capital) as it has the... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  (Is it easy (like walking) to get from Star cruises berth to Bus or train ststion to travel to Shah Alum. Distance is about 15... 

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A: Which part of Shah Alam do you plan to go? For easier access, the closest Komuter Train Station is at Pelabuhan Klang, about 15 minutes drive from Star Cruises Jetty.... 

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Shah Alam

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 Shah Alam is an easy day trip from KL and it is probably most famous for the Blue Mosque with its blue aluminium dome gleaming brightly under the hot tropical sun. I came here for a little excitement... 

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Shah Alam in Selangor State, Malaysia

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 Shah Alam, the place I call HOME, was formerly a satelite town before it became the Selangor's state capital. It is about 20km from Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. Being away from the city... 

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Shah Alam

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 Shah Alam is the state capital for the state of Selangor. It is a modern township sandwitched in between Kuala Lumpur (KL) and the port city of Port Klang with few other major townships in its... 

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My Hometown

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 I've lived in Shah Alam since my school years that is since 1985 (Gosh! I feel old!) up till now. Shah Alam has the "well-off" feel of the suburb of Kuala Lumpur (the national capital) as it has the... 

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Shah Alam - My Second Home

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 Shah Alam is the capital city of the Selangor Darul Ehsan state. Its also being known as the Orchid City of Malaysia. Shah Alam was officially opened in 1963 to replaced Kuala Lumpur as the State... 

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