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Destination	One Way	Return	Pickup
Klang	RM 120.00	RM 310	RM 130

Klang, also spelled Kelang, is the royal town of Selangor, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia before Shah Alam. The town is named after the Klang River, which cuts the town in half, and sits at the western end of the Klang Valley.

Most travel brochures do not list Klang as one of the "must visit" places in the Klang Valley as it has no architecture wonders like those of Kuala Lumpur nor the natural attractions of Kuala Selangor. Klang is more widely known for its mouth-watering dishes instead of its sights.

However, in the town (where bloody civil wars were fought and tin was traded in the past), Klang offers some sites and buildings that are of historical value.

* Tugu Keris (Kris Monument) - A towering silver Keris (the Malay crooked dagger) welcomes visitors who come to Klang via the Federal Highway. It can be seen on the left hand side of the highway as you pass the Sungai Rasau toll plaza. The monument was erected to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Sultan of Selangor's intallation in 1985. The Keris was chosen since it depicts power, strength and unity. Entry is free of charge.

* Kota Raja Mahadi (Raja Mahadi Fort) - The fort, or what remains of it, is situated at Bukit Kota in Klang. The fort was built by Raja Mahadi as a defensive fortification against Raja Abdullah (his rival in a power struggle for the control of Klang district). The fort was used as a vantage point to look out for enemy ships that sailed through to Pangkalan Batu. Later on, the fort fell into the hands of Tengku Kudin who was sent by the Sultan of Selangor to take revenge on Raja Mahadi because the latter failed to pay his dues to the Sultan. The bloody battle lasted six months and ended with the retreat of Raja Mahadi. These days, the fort serves as an impressive landmark next to the Klang Municipal Hall.

* Royal Palace - The Sultan of Selangor's royal palace can be viewed at Jalan Istana. However, visitors are not allowed into the grounds.
* Pulau Ketam (Crab Island) - Go sightseeing to this island located around 30 minutes boat ride from the Klang Jetty (accessible via KTM; stop at Port Klang station). Pay a small fee for the speed boat ride. On the island, you can see a self sustaining island with a school,bank,fire station,police station and etc, mostly inhabited by the Chinese.Used to be a smuggling center,it now produces small food items like dried squid or fish paste. Seafood can also be found fresh from here as the people here mostly work as fishermen. A half day trip to see the simple life of the locals.

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The Little India enclave along Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang is the biggest Indian street in Malaysia. Fierce competition among shop owners translate into cheaper prices for consumers, and people are literally spoilt for choice amidst the rows of shops on the left and right sides of the road, with stalls spilling onto the sidewalks and backlanes. Myriads of items such as saris, colorful accessories such as bangles and necklaces, textiles, stainless steel pots, Indian delicacies, gold and flowers are sold here.

During Deepavali, the street is transformed into a colorful spectacle of light and sound befitting the "festival of light". Most shop owners pool their resources together to decorate the street and the walkways of their shops. The street will be decorated weeks before the actual festival. The atmosphere is eletrifying and traffic will be clogged up as thousands of people make their way from as far as Singapore to make their purchases. Some shop owners will also invite shoppers into their shops to sample delicacies and to celebrate the festival together.

It is easy to be caught up in the throngs of people walking in the narrow walkways, but a little awareness and precaution should be practiced for your own safety. Police patrol the street during the festive season to avoid unwanted incidents and to control traffic flow. Moreover, the Klang main police headquarters is just a stone's throw away from the street. So this area is quite safe for tourists.

Parking in this area is very limited, so it is advisable to take public transport to Little India. The bus station is located at the beginning (or the end to some people) of the street. Take the Metrobus from the junction facing Pasar Seni, Kuala Lumpur, This bus goes all the way to the Klang bus station. Alternatively, you can take the train from KL Sentral and alight at Klang station. Indian Street is only ten minutes away from the train station.

Shopping centres

• AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre (JUSCO Bukit Tinggi), Bandar Bukit Tinggi. Over a million square feet of shopping area and over 160 speciality stores, including a 10-screen cinema. First hour parking is free. Open everyday from 10am - 10.30pm.

• Bukit Raja Shopping Centre, Persiaran Bukit Raja 2,41150 Bandar Baru Klang, Selangor, +603-3343 2166. Bukit Raja Shopping Centre is more commonly known among locals as JJ, an acronym for its anchor tenant, Jaya Jusco. One of the more popular hangout places for families and youngsters alike, Bukit Raja Shopping Centre also has the ultra modern TGV cinemas, showcasing the latest international and local films. Another unique feature is the large number of car accessory shops, with an entire floor dedicated to the sale of a wide range of parts, accessories and sound systems that cater to car enthusiasts. Opening hours from 10.00am to 10.30pm everyday.

• Klang Parade, No 2112 KM2, Jalan Meru, 41050 Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, +603-3343 7889. Klang Parade is one of the major shopping complexes in Klang with Parkson Grand departmental store and Giant Hypermarket as its anchor tenants. Locals shortened the name to KP and it caters mainly to residents of the nearby neighbourhood as well as the industrial zone workers of Meru. It has a bowling alley and karaoke centre. HELP International College of Technology (HICT) is also located here. Opening hours 10.00am to 10.00pm everyday.

• Shaw Centrepoint, Jalan Raja Hassan, 41400 Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, +603-3344 8066. Located directly in the centre of the city, Shaw Centrepoint is just ten minutes away from the main bus station. It houses a GSC cineplex. Opening hours from 10.00am to 10.00pm everyday.

• Centro Mall, Klang. Conveniently located next to the Federal Highway. Centro Mall houses Klang's CITIBANK Branch, a large gym, Starbucks, Modestos and a few shops inside. A High End Chinese Restaurant is located in the mall as well as a large hall that caters for functions and events.

• Klang City Squarelocated at in the town of Klang near Shaw Centrepoint. However, much of the building is deserted and not much tenancy.
• Carrefour Klang - Jalan KaparLarge hypermarket that caters mostly to the locals staying near Meru, Kapar and Klang Utama
• Tesco Hypermarket, Bandar Bukit Tinggi.
• Giant Hypermarket, Bandar Bukit Tinggi
• Tesco Hypermarket, Taman Setia Alam. Located at a new Residential Area, Bandar Setia Alam. Large Hypermarket that houses few local restaurants with a KFC. With a Mcdonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut drive-throughs nearby.

Bak kut teh

Klang is the original home of bak kut teh ("pork rib tea"), the Hokkien-style dish of pork ribs cooked in a strong, dark herbal stock, served with tea on the side. This is considered a breakfast dish here and family get-togethers on Sundays for bak kut teh are particularly popular. There are many famous shops in Klang, and if you ask two locals for the best you'll probably get three answers, but here's a sampling.

• The Old Stall, Jalan Stesen Satu (west end of street next to the parking lot). This shop needs no signboard nor menu, and in fact people can't even agree on its name, but this doesn't stop it from packing in the crowds — piles of pork bones spill out into the adjacent parking lot! This has a respectable claim to being Klang's oldest bak kut teh shop and their dark broth is smooth, strong and supremely tasty. Open only from 5 AM to 11 AM daily, so get there early. RM5/7 for a small/large bowl, 50 sen for rice, RM2 for a pot of tea, and there's nothing else on the menu, so feel free to bring your own side dishes.

• Seng Huat Bak Kut Teh, Jalan Sultan (half under the bridge). Another very popular option which has now been franchised, but this is the original. The menu is a bit larger and the ambience is fractionally more upscale than the nearby Old Stall, but prices are actually a little cheaper - RM15 for two. Tip: order your bak kut teh without the pig intestines if you consider pig intestines disgusting as pig intestines are not canon bak kut teh.However, they are actually quite delicious.

• Teluk Pulai Bak Kut Teh, Taman Rasnah (Next to the flyover just right after the Batu Tiga tollgate). Near Jaya Jusco Bukit Raja, behind Menara Trend office tower. Corner lot. It shifted to this location from its original place at the village of Teluk Pulai.

• Yeoh's Bak Kut Teh, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama (off the main KL-Klang highway), tel. +60-3-33417551,. Better known by locals as the "Hokkien Association" building (Bangunan Persatuan Hokkien).
  

• Sheng Li Bak Kut Teh (Victory Bak Kut Teh), Jalan Cox Off Jalan Batu Tiga (near the old Klang bus station), tel. +60-12-3020702, or +60-16-2876120. Business hour: 0800 - 1200 (daily); 1800 - 2200 (daily, except Friday)