Witness and Appreciate Mesmerizing Architecture in the State Sometime Later - #ImagineNowExperienceSoon
If you are looking for a destination that
offers unique and interesting architecture; why not check Selangor out? Witness
for yourself the State’s many fascinating and mesmerizing buildings when the
right time comes. Most of the buildings built were influenced by local
heritage and beliefs. Here are 6 examples of Selangor’s stunning architecture
for you to appreciate in the future! - #ImagineNowExperienceSoon!
1)
Sultan Abdul Aziz
Royal Gallery, Klang
Sultan Abdul Aziz
Royal Gallery is located in Royal Klang Town. It was formerly known as the
Sultan Suleiman Shah Building. This stunning Gallery showcases the history and
heritage of the Sultanate of Selangor which dated as early as 1766 and
features impressive exterior. Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery was built
magnificently in 1909, taking a colonial design and built by a British
architect, Arthur B. Hubback. The Gallery was established in honour of HRH Sultan
Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj and opened to the public on November 1st,
2007. Do not miss the chance to see this breathtaking building which offers precious
historical experience too!
Credit: Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery by silent.piggy
@IG
2)
Sri Shakti Devasthanam
Temple, Kuala Selangor
Sri Shakti Devasthanam
is the only temple in the world with a manifestation that comprises a total of
51 Shakti statues along its internal corridor. Consciously interspersed within
the space are 96 carved pillars depicting 96 principles of Hinduism. The temple
is located approximately 9.5 kilometres from Kuala Selangor district and was
built in accordance with the ancient scriptures such as Veda, Agamas and Sirpa (architecture)
Sastras. This architecture also incorporates all of the structures of an Amman
Temple according to religion of Hindu. Another of its stunning feature is the
main door - sculptured granite weighing up to 4 tons and carved at 18-foot high
by a skilled craftsman from Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Credit: Sri Shakti Devasthanam Temple by iamnazirul
@ IG
3)
Bandar Palace, Banting
Bandar Palace which is
also known as the Alaedin Palace was built in 1899, located about 15 kilometres
from Banting Town and near to the Bandar Mosque. This double-storey palace’s structure
includes various rooms, including a royal bath (Kolam Mandi Diraja),
throne room (Balai Rong Seri), banquet room (Kamar Santap Diraja),
and many more! Almost the entire structure of this palace was made of brick and
lime mortar. In addition, the stairs and doors were made from high-quality chengal
wood. Interestingly, the Palace features Islamic architecture with Indian and Middle East influence which focuses on carving elements and chisel techniques. If
you are curious about the beauty of the Bandar Palace, be sure to visit it with
your friends and family one day!
Credit: Istana Bandar, Banting by PDTKL
4)
Wat Chetawan Temple, Petaling
Jaya
Next; let’s visit a temple that never fails to impress whoever walks
by it! Wat Chetawan is a famous Buddhist Temple in the State of Selangor and is
located in the heart of Petaling Jaya near Jalan Gasing. It was established by
King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1957. Its structure also portrays the Siamese reign
from that era. The temple was completed in 1962, decorated with stained glass
tiles and has multi-storey roofs surrounded by chor fahs which completed the
architectural element of a Buddhist temple of that time. Today, Wat Chetawan
Temple is one of the temples that still stands majestically; great for a visit!
Credit: Wat Chetawan Temple, Petaling Jaya by
williamgourmet @ IG
5)
Dashbox Hotel,
Cyberjaya
Dashbox Hotel located in Cyberjaya is where you should go for a
staycation over the weekend, with beautiful surroundings and great architecture
to appreciate. From afar, you will be able to see a giant green bunny which is
the icon of the hotel. It offers different types of rooms to choose from; and
most of them are strategically built facing the swimming pool. Also, here, you
may enjoy the beautiful scenery at night illuminated by LED lights all the way
through the garden. It will definitely be a pleasure staying here especially for
families with small children.
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Credit: Dashbox Hotel, Cyberjaya by Agoda.com
6)
Movenpick Hotel and
Convention Centre KLIA
Mövenpcik Hotel & Convention Centre, KLIA
is one of the leading hotels in Malaysia. The hotel itself is an incredible work
of architecture that takes the influence of Malaysian culture. Incorporating Islamic architecture, the
exterior of the hotel has a pattern that symbolizes Islamic geometric art and
Kufic writing - the earliest Islamic calligraphy used in the Holy Quran. On top
of that, there is a park with an area of 7.2 hectares here for a peaceful
getaway. It is a perfect destination for your next stay with your family!
Credit: Movenpick Hotel & Convention Centre
KLIA by Agoda.com
Interesting, isn’t it? So, do not
miss the opportunity to explore these destinations. No need to go far out of
the country; you can witness impressive architecture around the State of
Selangor. You might also learn a bit of history along the way. Hence, make sure
to include the destinations listed above in your itinerary for your trip to
Selangor after Movement Control Order (MCO) ends! - #ImagineNowExperienceSoon.
However, it is to be reminded, we should all comply with the standard
operating procedures (SOPs) set by the National Security Council, ensure social
distancing, wear face mask at all times, use hand sanitizer regularly and
register through “SElangkah: Langkah Masuk Dengan Selamat” mobile
application when entering premises in the State of Selangor.
For more information, please log on to the official website of Tourism Selangor at Selangor.Travel.
About Tourism Selangor
Tourism Selangor is Selangor State’s
Official Tourism Promotion Agency established to increase the number of local
and international tourists to Selangor by enhancing and developing the known as
well as the undiscovered beauty of the State. Many initiatives are taken to
achieve this such as organizing local and international campaigns, events,
overseas tourism trade missions, local roadshows and many more.
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