The Balai Seni Sasaran Kuala Selangor helps local artists showcase their artworks. — Tourism Selangor
Kuala Selangor, one of the nine districts in the state of Selangor, is a charming place that offers a variety of activities for locals and out-of-towners. From walking through nature parks and checking out fireflies to savouring delicious local dishes, there is something for everyone in this town.
If you are a parent who is looking for some wholesome things to do with the family in Kuala Selangor, you may want to check out the petting zoo. Huzin Fauzi Farm has more than 40 animal species, including cows, goats, rabbits and horses. There are a handful of activities you can do like animal feeding and archery.
The Taman Alam Kuala Selangor is a nature park that is home to a large variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and butterflies. The best time to visit the park is between September and April, where you can witness the the migration of some species of birds. Visitors are recommended to bring their own binoculars for a spot of bird watching.
If you’re not keen on birdwatching, you can also walk along the trails in the park.
Another attraction that’s perfect for nature lovers is the firefly park or Kelip-Kelip Kampung Kuantan. This popular place is one of the must-visit spots for tourists in Kuala Selangor. The fireflies that inhabit this mangrove is of the “pteroptyx tener” species.
The boatmen here use traditional rowboats instead of motorboats, to avoid any noise pollution that would agitate the fireflies.
Laluan Seni Pekan Lama, an arts and cultural trail in Pekan Lama, is filled with 15 heritage-themed murals, which were painted on the walls of the older buildings in town. Some of the more prominent artwork here are Bunga Artistik and Lombong Bijih Timah.
For more art places, head to the Balai Seni Sasaran Kuala Selangor, an art gallery located in the Sasaran fishing village. Here, the local community comes together to support and encourage local artists to showcase their talents, through exhibitions and events. Its recent project is a mural that involved artists like Bibichun, Sliz, Ng Kim Heoh and Jason Teo Jia Hao.
Meanwhile, Masjid Raja Lumu is one of the landmarks in Kuala Selangor, built on the site of the former Kuala Selangor Old Mosque. This mosque was inaugurated by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj as the 9th royal mosque in Selangor. It is located at the foot of Melawati Hill and is known for its beautiful modern architecture, copper domes, big archways and stained glass windows.
