Golf in Selangor

All roads away from Kuala Lumpur lead to the state of Selangor, Malaysia's most populated and prosperous state. Selangor surrounds the burgeoning capital with green suburban arms and industrial tracks, but as the city is left behind, a different, older and more natural order quickly unfolds.

To the west is the Klang Valley, whose tin mines were inextricably linked to the history and development of modern Malaysia. It was here that much of Malaysia's Civil War was played out. Continuing past the city of Klang, one eventually comes to Port Klang, where sampans come and go. Both to the north and south, Selangor is dominated by fishing villages on the coast and the Kampung inland. Heading east from KL, it is not the ocean but hills and forests that dominate. This is the beginning of the lush Malaysian heartland, and the spiritual connection to the landscape first takes hold at the extraordinary Batu Caves. Even further inland are the Genting Highlands, one of Malaysia's finest hill stations.

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Selangor Malaysia Golf Holiday Attractions

Selangor's new capital is dominated by the enormous minarets and gleaming blue dome of the State Mosque, Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. The enormous aluminium dome is reputed to be the among the largest in the Islamic world. Shah Alam is a showpiece city, and its careful planning is evident everywhere.

Hutan Kanching, a forest reserve, located 21 km north of Kuala Lumpur offers refreshing waterfalls and lush jungle greenery that abounds with butterflies and plant life. A good place to introduce children to nature. Camp out if you like. Facilities available are bathrooms, toilets, canteens as well as wading pools for children.

The Batu caves have been known to local inhabitants for centuries. However, they became famous as a sightseeing and pilgrimage site only after they were stumbled upon by westerners in the late nineteenth century.

A little below the Temple Cave is the Dark Cave, a two-kilometer network of relatively untouched caverns. The caverns contain a diverse host of cave fauna, including some unique species. In order to maintain the cave's ecology, access is restricted.

Just 10 minutes from Shah Alam is the 1,258-hectare Malaysia Agriculture Park, the largest agro-forestry park in the world. Within the park are contained samples of virtually every agricultural resource in the nation, including oil and coconut palms, padi fields, fruit trees, and rubber trees, all set in the midst of a luscious rain forest.

Located at the center of Klang, the former capital of Selangor, Gedung Raja Abdullah. From its strategic position overlooking the Klang River, the town controlled access to the Klang Valley. The Malay-style Gedung Raja Abdullah is the town's oldest building, erected as a warehouse by Raja Mahdi in 1856. It now serves as a historical museum, with interesting exhibits on the bygone days of this former capital.

Before Klang became the capital of Selangor, Kuala Selangor was the home of the Selangor Sultanate. Located 45 km north of Klang, the city sits at the mouth of Selangor River. The pair of fortresses atop the town's two hills still guard the river mouth, hearkening back to the days when the Selangor River's tin trade constituted the source of this state's wealth and power.

At the foot of Bukit Melawati lies the nature reserve of Taman Alam, covering 240 hectares. Taman Alam has well-marked jungle trails for trekking as well as observation hides for birdwatchers.