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Shah Alam Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

state capital of Selangor, Malaysia

About Shah Alam

Shah Alam has a similar urban layout to Petaling Jaya or Subang Jaya, albeit with a twist: Shah Alam isn't known as the city of roundabouts for nothing. It has 18 roundabouts spread throughout, connecting major road arteries from section 1 to section 25. Housing areas occupy most of the city with commercial centres making up most of the rest of the total of 56 city sections (Seksyen). The city has a number of shopping malls (Plaza Alam Sentral, (also known as PAS), SACC Mall, Plaza Shah Alam (formerly known as Shah Alam Mall (also known as Plaza Masalam), Ole-Ole Seksyen 18, Anggerik Mall and Kompleks PKNS). The district has many significant recreational areas and there are also many schools, shops, banks, eateries, cafes, hotels, medical centres, clinics and large hypermarkets (notably Te

Top Attractions in Shah Alam

Explore the best things to see and do in Shah Alam:

  • Shah Alam Agricultural Park (Taman Pertanian)
  • Snowalk I-City
  • Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque

Where to Eat in Shah Alam

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bangkok House
  • 🍴Fu-Rin Japanese Restaurant
  • 🍴Kites Restaurant

Where to Stay in Shah Alam

  • 🏨Carlton Holiday
  • 🏨Concorde Hotel Shah Alam
  • 🏨De Palma Shah Alam
  • 🏨Grand Bluewave
  • 🏨Holiday Inn Glenmarie Kuala Lumpur
  • 🏨The Club at theSaujana Resort

Shah Alam Travel Guide Sections

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