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Klang or Kelang, officially Royal City of Klang ( Malay: Bandaraya Diraja Klang ), is a city, royal city and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District.
Top Things to Do in Klang, Selangor: See Tripadvisor's 4,221 traveller reviews and photos of 40 things to do when in Klang.
Nov 23, 2017 · Klang is a magnificent town in Selangor and you can experience a mixture of the old and new. Whether it is the bridges, historical mosques, majestic palaces, streets or malls, you will be in for a surprise the next time you visit Klang!
A Day in Selangor, Let’s Visit Klang. Klang has always been a well-known royal town that captivates local and international tourists with their history and culture. From eco-nature to heritage, every attraction in Klang town is worth the visit!
Klang was the former Royal capital of Selangor and is home to Istana Alam Shah, one of the official palaces of the Sultan of Selangor. It was built in 1960, replacing the earlier Makhota Puri place which occupied the same site.
Klang ( Jawi: کلڠ) dahulunya dikenali sebagai Kelang merupakan Bandaraya DiRaja, bandar terbesar Selangor, bandar sekolah menengah persendirian dan sebuah daerah di Negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Bandar ini pernah menjadi ibu negeri Selangor sebelum wujudnya Kuala Lumpur dan Shah Alam.
The name originated from the Mon-Khmer language ‘klong’ which meant warehouse. Klang became important only after the decline of Kuala Selangor following the death of Sultan Muhammad in 1857. In 1875, Klang was chosen as the capital city of Selangor but was replaced by Kuala Lumpur in 1880.
Klang – Visit Selangor. With its central location along the Straits of Malacca, Klang district is home to Port Klang, one of the world’s busiest transshipment and container ports. Its local council is situated in Klang city, a royal town where once civil wars were fought and tin was traded.
Klang became important only after Kuala Selangor's down fall specifically after the passing of Sultan Muhammad (1826-1857). Until 1875, Klang was chosen as the capital city of Selangor before it was changed to Kuala Lumpur in 1880.
A free and guided walk tour, the Royal Klang Town Heritage Walk (RKTHW) programme by Tourism Selangor aims to highlight the character, charm and unique attractions of Klang to the public. Known as one of the oldest towns in Selangor, if not Malaysia, Klang is steeped in tradition, history and customs.
