10 Cultural Tours in Petaling District That You Shouldn't Miss

Selangor is a state on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, encircling the capital Kuala Lumpur. In the state capital, Shah Alam, the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque has 4 soaring minarets and a huge blue dome. To the northeast are the limestone Batu Caves, which house ornately decorated Hindu shrines. A large golden statue of the Hindu god Lord Murugan stands at the entrance. Among the highlight of the visit are Chocolate Museum, Blue Mosque, Batu Caves & Matic Culture Dance Show

Inclusions: Private transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), English Speaking Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Culture Dance Show at Malaysia Tourism Center

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses

Pulau Ketam, literally translated, means “crab island”. It is a small island located off the coast of Klang. The island is easily accessible from the Port Klang jetty by ferry. The “floating houses” that come to view as visitors approach the island is a sight to awe any city slickers. Perching casually on long wooden stilts, these dwellings are suspended about one to ten (1-10) metre above sea level. Pulau Ketam is the best opportunity for visitors to witness and experience the unique lifestyle of fishermen. Homestay facilities are readily available. And, Pulau Ketam also having a very special viewpoint with town city where this island escape from air polutions, traffic jams, finding car parking problem etc. Seafood is a natural wonder of this isle, and Pulau Ketam is renowned for fresh crabs, prawns and fish. It is indeed a seafood gourmet’s paradise!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), INCLUSIVE Lunch at local restaurant., English Speaking Driver., Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

The local hosts will act as guides and teachers along the path - teaching travellers indigenous knowledge such as identifying local flora and fauna and how they fit into their culture.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water

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BLUE MOSQUE SELANGOR IS MALAYSIA’S LARGEST MOSQUE AND WIDELY CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF ITS MOST BEAUTIFUL. DRAWING ITS NAME FROM ITS IMPRESSIVE BLUE AND SILVER DOME, THE MOSQUE HAS FOUR MINARETS MERGING BOTH MALAY AND MODERNIST INFLUENCES INTO ITS DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURE. BATU CAVES IS AN ICONIC AND POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION IN SELANGOR. SITE OF A HINDU TEMPLE AND SHRINE, BATU CAVES ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPERS AND TOURISTS. A LIMESTONE OUTCROP LOCATED JUST NORTH OF KUALA LUMPUR, BATU CAVES HAS THREE MAIN CAVES FEATURING TEMPLES AND HINDU SHRINES. ITS MAIN ATTRACTION IS THE LARGE STATUE OF THE HINDU GOD AT THE ENTRANCE, BESIDES A STEEP 272 CLIMB UP ITS STEPS TO FINALLY VIEW THE STUNNING SKYLINE OF THE CITY CENTRE. MONKEYS FROLIC AROUND THE CAVES, AND IT IS A POPULAR SPOT FOR ROCK CLIMBING ENTHUSIASTS. PAINTINGS AND SCENES OF HINDU GODS. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED.

Inclusions: AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE, ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL DRIVER, ENTRANCE FEE, HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF

Exclusions: FOOD AND DRINKS, UNLESS SPECIFIED, PERSONAL EXPENSES

Travelers looking for a fun family-friendly activity will love visiting the i-City Shah Alam theme park. This entry ticket makes visiting the park easy. There are many things to do in the park, including admire the colorful LED-lit trees, try various rides, sample Malaysian and international food, and visit some of the on-site museums. There are attractions to keep every member of the family entertained.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entry/Admission - ICity Theme Park, Entry/Admission - Sultan Alam Shah Musuem

This tour from Kuala Lumpur takes you by coach and ferry to the quaint fishing village of Pulau Ketam (Crab Island). Discover the simple lifestyle of locals as you walk with your guide through the island village -- built entirely on stilts! Back in Kuala Lumpur, visit Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, the country's largest mosque, and Thean Hou Temple, one of the largest Chinese temples in Southeast Asia. Your knowledgeable guide will provide a memorable and educational experience.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Local Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Explore i-City in Shah Alam also known as City of Digital Lights in the evening with your family and kids. Be amazed with the magical LED lights that are displayed here and experience snow walk under 5 degree Celsius in the snow house. We will drive to Putrajaya and visit some notable landmarks for photography opportunity. The tour end with a 5 course set dinner right beside the Putrajaya Lake before we transfer you back to your hotel after a wonderful experience.

Inclusions: Set dinner (local dinner), English speaking local guide/driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle, Include Boat Ride in Putrajaya Lake

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses

Meet & Greet at hotel lobby & Head to the Forest Research Institution in Malaysia (FRIM) and go for a walk surrounded by nature. Explore this leading research institution’s preserved forests, walking canopies, and enjoy sights from its viewing platform. Then, visit the Harriston Chocolate Factory, a brand that’s proudly homegrown in Malaysia. Discover how these expert chocolate makers produce over 150 variants for 80 countries around the world. Next, head to Royal Selangor Pewter Visitor Centre and learn how they use pewter for their beautiful creations. Hear the inspiring story of how founder Yong Koon built the company from the ground up in 1885. Lastly, explore the temples of Batu Caves, and wander around these 400-million-year-old limestone caves, see the number of temples housed within, and marvel at the world’s tallest Lord Murugan statue. Make sure you put on comfortable shoes because the stairs leading up to the topmost cave has 272 steps

Inclusions: English-speaking driver, Entrance fee to FRIM research institute, English-speaking driver and nature guide at FRIM only, Hotel or port pickup and drop-off (free pick up within 0.5km of KLCC Area)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)

It is a tour that wants to highlights the beauty of Islam through its architecture, history and arts especially on how it is being practise in Malaysia.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

BATU CAVES IS AN ICONIC AND POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION IN SELANGOR. SITE OF A HINDU TEMPLE AND SHRINE, BATU CAVES ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPERS AND TOURISTS. A LIMESTONE OUTCROP LOCATED JUST NORTH OF KUALA LUMPUR, BATU CAVES HAS THREE MAIN CAVES FEATURING TEMPLES AND HINDU SHRINES. ITS MAIN ATTRACTION IS THE LARGE STATUE OF THE HINDU GOD AT THE ENTRANCE, BESIDES A STEEP 272 CLIMB UP ITS STEPS TO FINALLY VIEW THE STUNNING SKYLINE OF THE CITY CENTRE. MONKEYS FROLIC AROUND THE CAVES, AND IT IS A POPULAR SPOT FOR ROCK CLIMBING ENTHUSIASTS. PAINTINGS AND SCENES OF HINDU GODS. BLUE MOSQUE SELANGOR IS MALAYSIA’S LARGEST MOSQUE AND WIDELY CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF ITS MOST BEAUTIFUL. DRAWING ITS NAME FROM ITS IMPRESSIVE BLUE AND SILVER DOME, THE MOSQUE HAS FOUR MINARETS MERGING BOTH MALAY AND MODERNIST INFLUENCES INTO ITS DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURE. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED.

Inclusions: AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE, ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL DRIVER, ENTRANCE FEE, HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF

Exclusions: FOOD AND DRINKS, UNLESS SPECIFIED, PERSONAL EXPENSES