Home
to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport
(KLIA), the country's main entry point,
and Port Klang, the largest port in
Malaysia.
There
is an extensive network of highways
and expressways (toll) in the state,
making all parts of Selangor easily
accessible.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital,
and Putrajaya, the federal administrative
capital, lie within the bounds of
the state, further enhancing the touristic
appeal of Selangor.
The
magnificent Kota Darul Ehsan Arch
along the Federal Highway welcomes
visitors driving into the state. This
Moorish-styled arch is the state's
most distinguishing landmark, erected
to mark the ceding of Kuala Lumpur
to the Federal Government in 1974.
Selangor
dazzles with a fascinating variety
of attractions. Its flourishing urban
centres, such as Petaling Jaya, Subang
Jaya, Sunway and the royal town of
Klang abound with modern facilities,
from excellent healthcare institutions,
international colleges to huge shopping
malls and recreational centres.
Shah
Alam, Selangor's capital, has the
distinction of being a well-planned
township which harmonizes nature with
modernity. Here, residential areas
and commercial centres are set amidst
lush landscapes and a sprawling lake.
Away
from the urban centres, refreshing
scenes of rural villages and serene
coastlines begin to unfurl. This exciting
state is also the venue of world-class
sporting events such as the Formula
One Grand Prix and F1 Powerboat World
Championship.
History-lovers
will be enchanted by Selangor's colourful
past, rich with the glorious days
of its tin mining industry and the
splendour of its royal household.
Showcasing
a wealth of attractions such as diverse
cultures, unique places of interest,
historical landmarks and sumptuous
culinary delights, Selangor is indeed
a never-ending discovery.