Klang

Understand

thumb|240px|Klang river thumb|240px|Jalan Stesen, central Klang The town is named after the Klang River, which cuts the town in half, and sits at the western end of the Klang Valley.

Get 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.

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.

thumb|240px|Kota Raja Mahadi

Do

Cricket: Go fishing at Port Klang. Its free and convenient. Just don't mind the smell.

Drink

Cheong Foh Cafe (pronounced as Cheong Ho in Hokkien), a stone throw away from Klang Cendol. Famous with their aromatic coffee and nice and tasty toasted bread. A must try for coffee lovers. Klang Cendol, opposite the former wet market (which has since been relocated to Jalan Meru). The business started out with cendol being sold on a tricycle, before progressing to a van, and finally to its current establishment. Besides cendol, the shop also sells rojak (Malaysian fruit salad) of good quality.

Sleep

Klang is easily covered in a half-day trip from Kuala Lumpur, but you can find some good hotels including: