Asia Beauty Spot – Asia Scenery

1. Selangor Tropical Fruits Garden

The farm has captured the attention of the Prime Minister who is keen to see for himself the progress of the “golden valley”.

The starfruit farm has about 17,000 trees with the favourite B10 type having an internal rate of return (IRR) of 63 percent a year for every invested ringgit and this is the highest percentage returns compared with other fruits there.

Besides the starfruit, the papaya is among the largest cultivated fruit with a sizeable area on a 85-ha farm with about 135,000 trees. This was followed by pineapple and honey lemon, each 42 percent, jackfruit 27 percent, guava 25 percent and mango 20 percent.

2. Sepang International Circuit

In step with the global rise in interest in motor sports, Malaysia now has a challenging Formula 1 circuit just outside the KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang.

The Sepang F1 Circuit has a double-frontage grand stand for 30,000 spectators and natural stands that are able to accommodate 100,000 spectators. Since it first played host to Formula 1 in 1999, the Sepang Circuit has become one of the most popular circuits among the F1 drivers.

The course, covering an impressive 5.542km circuit, features 15 turns and 8 straights. The Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix brings the world’s best drivers together on this circuit.

3. The Royal Gallery

The Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery was first commissioned in 2002.

The museum is a dedication of the ninth Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, the present Selangor Sultan to honour his late father, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.

There are various royal collections depicting the reigning period of the late king, from his early childhood through his appointment as the eighth Sultan Selangor in 1960 and as the eleventh King in 1999.

Among the collections include replicas of Selangor’s crown jewels, royal seal of Sultan Sir Abdul Samad (fourth Selangor Sultan) and state sword decorated with silver and Burmese rubies used by the fifth Selangor Sultan.

Visit this unique and interesting gallery to discover more of the history of Selangor’s late illustrious Sultan and Malaysia’s eleventh King.

4.  Zoo Negara

Zoo Negara (National Zoo) was officially opened by the country’s first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman on 14 November, 1963.

At the time, entrance rate was 50 cents for adults and 20 cents for children.

Among the attractions at the zoo include Akuarium Negara opened in 1972 and in 1984 renamed Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bird house, Reptile House, Ape Centre, Savannah Walk, and Mammal Kingdom.

There is also Zoo Negara by night. Catch a glimpse of many animals who are at their most active at night.

There are more than 5137 animals from 459 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Zoo Negara covers 110 acres of land which is situated only 5km from the city of Kuala Lumpur.

Stroll around the zoo or take the train, and don’t miss the star attractions!

Courtesy of Malaysia Tourism Board