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Things to see in Shah Alam (Malaysia): 30 places and when to go
Shah Alam is a city in Malaysia with around 482,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Temples (20), Hiking (4), With kids (3). The best known are Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Tun Abdul Aziz Mosque and Darul Ehsan Mosque. The best time to come is February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Malaysia · 3.0667, 101.55
- Population
- About 482,000
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (20) · Hiking (4) · With kids (3) · Wildlife (2) · Nature (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Also possible
- January, May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- KUL Sepang, 40 km as the crow flies
What to see in Shah Alam
The places in and around Shah Alam, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz MosqueMosque in Malaysia3.5 km
- Tun Abdul Aziz MosqueMosque in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia11 km
- Darul Ehsan MosqueMosque in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia4.3 km
- Sunway LagoonTheme park in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia6.3 km
- National Botanical Garden Shah AlamBotanic gardens in Selangor, Malaysia7.0 km
- Sri Sithi Vinayagar TempleHindu temple11 km
- Wat ChetawanThai temple in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia12 km
- Istana Bukit KayanganPalace in Shah Alam, Seangor, Malaysia1.9 km
- Al-Falah MosqueTemples4.8 km
- Masjid Al-HidayahMosque in Malaysia4.2 km
- Masjid Al-I'tisamMosque in Malaysia4.4 km
- Masjid Al-IslamiahMosque in Malaysia7.6 km
- Masjid Al-Muhajirin, Pejabat Agama Pengkalan TUDMMosque in Malaysia5.2 km
- Masjid Al-MuhtadinMosque in Malaysia15 km
- Masjid Al-MukminunMosque in Malaysia4.0 km
- Masjid Aminah Al-MuhairiTemples8.7 km
- Masjid An-NurMosque in Malaysia3.1 km
- Masjid Ar-RahmahMosque in Malaysia7.8 km
- Masjid Jamek Raja Tun UdaMosque in Malaysia4.7 km
- Masjid Nurul EhsanMosque in Malaysia8.8 km
- Masjid Tengku Kelana Jaya PetraTemples6.0 km
- Nurul Yaqin MosqueMosque in Malaysia6.5 km
- Surau Bukit JelutongTemples4.5 km
- Carlsberg Brewery MalaysiaBrewery513 m
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
When to go to Shah Alam
The best time to visit Shah Alam is February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible11:50
- FebBest time11:54
- MarBest time11:59
- AprBest time12:04
- MayPossible12:08
- JunBest time12:11
- JulBest time12:10
- AugBest time12:06
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:56
- NovBetter not11:51
- DecBetter not11:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In February, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Shah Alam
The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, Sepang), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Klang16 places4.9 km
- Kuala Lumpur73 places20 km
- Kuang8 places23 km
- Putrajaya34 places24 km
- Hulu Langat8 places38 km
- Sepang5 places47 km
And all of Malaysia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Shah Alam?
The best known: Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Tun Abdul Aziz Mosque, Darul Ehsan Mosque, Sunway Lagoon, National Botanical Garden Shah Alam. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Shah Alam?
February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Shah Alam?
The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 40 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Shah Alam as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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