INTRODUCTION
Shah Alam is the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia.
DIRECTIONS TO SHAH ALAM
Shah Alam is about 20 kilometers west of Kuala Lumpur and a part of the urban sprawl of Klang Valley. The KTM Komuter line from Kuala Lumpur to Klang stops in Shah Alam, but the station is not particularly conveniently located. RapidKL provides bus service route number 63 and 338 from Kuala Lumpur to central region of Shah Alam city. There are other bus service to other area in Shah Alam. Check out www.rapidkl.com.my
GETTING AROUND SHAH ALAM
Mini bus service from Shah Alam Kommuter station to Section 16, 17, Kompleks PKNS and Wet World.
THINGS TO DO
Shah Alam Mosque. Formally the Sultan Salahuddin Mosque and also known as the Blue Mosque, this striking modern mosque is one of Malaysia's largest and arguably one of the most beautiful.
SHOPPING
Eat 'Ikan Bakar' (grilled fish)in medan selera at Section 2, in front of Shah Alam waterpark. Very delicious and very cheap.Come early or you will not get any. Try also Mamak's restaurant around Section 7, very clean, various food choices and very comfortable. Watch soccer here, and feel the sports spirits.
CUISINE
Try BBQ grill at Grand Bluewave Hotel on Friday, Sat and Sunday or have delicious Hi Tea with very reasonable price.
ACCOMMODATION
Many hotels may be found in and around Shah Alam.
- Carlton Holiday.
- Concorde.
- Grand Bluewave.
- Quality Hotel Shah Alam. Plaza Perangsang, Persiaran Perbandaran 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel +60-3-5510-3696 Fax +60-3-5510-2913. Online reservation at best rates with instant confirmation on the official website starts near RM148 (US$40).
