Selangor · Malaysia
Klang travel guide
Klang is a city in Selangor, Malaysia, home to about 878,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- SZB15 km · Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport
- Currency
- MYRMalaysian ringgit
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala Lumpur
- Language
- Malay
About
About Klang
Klang or Kelang, officially the Royal City of Klang (Malay: Bandaraya Diraja Klang), is a city, royal city and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District.
The town is named after the Klang River, which cuts the town in half, and sits at the western end of the Klang Valley.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Klang
See
Most travel brochures do not list Klang as one of the "must visit" places in the Klang Valley as it has no architecture wonders like those of Kuala Lumpur nor the natural attractions of Kuala Selangor. Klang is more widely known for its mouth-watering dishes instead of its sights. However, in the town (where bloody civil wars were fought and tin was traded in the past), Klang offers some sites and buildings that are of historical value.
- Tugu Keris
- Kota Raja Mahadi
- Royal Palace
- Pulau Ketam
- Little India
- Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz
Do
- Bayuemas Oval
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When to go
The best time to visit Klang
Klang has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; November is the wettest, with about 304 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Klang: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), about 15 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 43 km) and Malacca International Airport (MKZ, 123 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
There are 3 major highways linking to Klang. The North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) links the Bukit Raja toll plaza in Klang to the North-South Highway. Visitors from Shah Alam, Subang, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur can use the Federal Highway to reach Klang. Visitors can also use the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS highway) to reach Klang South. Alternatively, Klang is also accessible via coastal roads from Banting and Sepang (south) or Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam (north). Klang's railway station is located at Jalan Stesen in the part of town south of the Klang River.
Getting around
Generally it is more convenient to drive around Klang as public transportation is limited. Taxis are available for hire outside the railway station at Jalan Stesen. In Klang, getting a metered taxi is not convenient - expect to pay RM10-15 per taxi ride.
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SZB · Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport
KUL · Kuala Lumpur International Airport
MKZ · Malacca International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Klang
Eat
Klang is the original home of bak kut teh ("pork rib tea"), the Hokkien-style dish of pork ribs cooked in a strong, dark herbal stock, served with tea on the side. This is considered a breakfast dish here and family get-togethers on Sundays for bak kut teh are particularly popular. There are many famous shops in Klang, and if you ask two locals for the best you'll probably get three answers, but here's a sampling.
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Questions
Klang: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Klang?
Klang has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; November is the wettest, with about 304 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Klang?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), about 15 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 43 km) and Malacca International Airport (MKZ, 123 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Klang?
Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
Nearby
Destinations near Klang
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.