Shah Alam a city in Selangor, has the similar urban layout to Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya but with a great twist. This city, also Selangor’s state capital, was the very first planned city in the country following Malaysia’s Independence in 1957. This city isn’t known as the city of roundabouts for nothing, having all together 18 roundabouts spread throughout the whole place, from section 1 to section 25.

Long before Shah Alam became what it was today, it was known as Sungai Renggam and is only known for its oil palm estate and after the independence, this city was the center of the palm oil trade for centuries. Today, Shah Alam is most famous for its spectacular masjid (mosque) and its great rapid modernization.

Tourist attractions in Shah Alam

Sultan Salahuhddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque

Selangor's new capital is dominated by the enormous towers and gleaming blue dome of the State Mosque, Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.The enormous aluminium dome is reputed to be the among the largest in the Islamic world. The mosque sits alongside the city's manmade central lake, which is also adjoined by Urban Shah Alam, a beautifully landscaped recreational park. Completed in 1988, its towers, at 142.3 meters, are the tallest in the world. Its graceful blue dome is also one of the biggest of its kind. This breathtaking mosque is an awesome sight; you can spot its blue dome - said to be the largest in the world - from quite a distance away.

State Monument & State Secretariat Building

On a landscaped hill overlooking the town center is the towering 24-story Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah building. Built with elements of traditional Bugis design, it houses the state secretariat and administrative offices of the state government. Just before this is the serene and lovely State Monument with a sweeping arch, reflecting pools and gold inscriptions on gray Selangor granite. Because of its picturesque settings, the State Monument is a favorite location for shutterbugs and tourists.

Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam Agricultural Park

Better known as the Malaysia Agricultural Park, this is the only agro-forestry in this part of the world. The park is designed in such a way that it affords visitors a glimpse of the country's agricultural resources such as oil palms, padi fields, rubber trees, coconut trees and other fruit trees. All these are set within a luscious tropical rainforest in a scenic 1,290-hectare site, just 1km from Shah Alam town center. Its planner has in mind an open-air university for the dual purpose of recreation and education.

Hotels in Shah Alam

Concorde Hotel Shah Alam

An award-winning hotel nestled in the heart of Shah Alam, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam is an opulent international Business Hotel which is located nearby the inspiring Blue Mosque and within close proximity to 4 world-class golf courses, so taking time to unwind from your hectic business schedule has never been easier. Hotel Shah Alam features 381 room and suites. Each elegantly furnished room offers an array of modern amenities to ensure you a relaxing stay, including full air-conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

Grand Bluewave Hotel Shah Alam

This 5-star hotel is located next to the State Museum and Library, and just a 5-minute walk away from the famous Blue Mosque. Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam features 341 luxurious rooms including 280 deluxe rooms, 58 suites, 2 special care rooms and a Presidential Suite for your perfect accommodation in Shah Alam. All rooms are modernly equipped and with wide glass windows offering a panoramic view of the majestic ‘Blue Mosque’ or garden city of Shah Alam.