Agro tourism is growing rapidly in this industry. There are many agro parks offering various activities in the State of Selangor. The following suggestions are the top 5 agro tourism destinations in Selangor you may want to visit post CMCO:

1) MAEPS Agro Tourism Park

Maeps Agro Tourism Park is an ideal agro park where you can spend time with your family surrounded by the beauty of nature. MAEPS park provides many activities for those who want to experience the plantation and agriculture areas. One of the attractions is the “House of Kambing” which is home to goats and camels, and you may also enjoy a set of “Nasi Kukus Kambing Bakar” meal. Other than that, there are also agricultural sites where you can learn about herbs, paddy, pineapple and fishes, as well as a G2G Animal Garden where you can feed the animals and many more. You can also spend the night at Nafas Cube with their unique cabin and tube concept.
Entrances fee: RM65 without MyKad, RM45 with Mykad, RM35 student
Operation hour: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)

2) THE NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN, SHAH ALAM

The National Botanical Garden is an agro tourism park designed for leisure purposes as well as for research. National Botanical Garden features green, serene and refreshing environment. This park has their special attraction for visitors which is the famous four-season house where you can experience all 4 types of seasons; winter, spring, autumn and summer. However, the four season house will only re-open to public in early 2021. Furthermore, there are also cactus, orchid and spice gardens as well as animal park, fruit gardens, among others.
Entrance fee: RM3 (12-54 y/o), RM1 (6-11 y/o), RM1 (55 y/o and above), free for OKU
Operation hour: Tuesday to Sunday (7.30am to 4.30pm)

3) SELANGOR FRUIT VALLEY, KUALA SELANGOR

If you are planning to have a trip to a fruit garden, Selangor Fruit Valley is a perfect place for you because this place has many types of local fruit farms and you can also enjoy free fruits. Not only that, there are other attractions and available activities such as mini petting zoo, kayaking, deer farm, traditional houses, kelulut honey farm and many more. Furthermore, there are also a variety of plants such as starfruit, guava, papaya, rambutan and so on. Other than that, there is also a tram service where you can take a stroll around the park while enjoying fresh air. There is also a coconut stall where you can take a rest and quench your thirst with fresh coconut water.
RM8 Adult, RM4 60 And Above, RM4 Oku and Kids 5-12 y/o, free below 5 y/o
Operation hour: Every day except Friday (9.00am to 4.00pm)

4) FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA, KEPONG (FRIM)

Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong occupies an area of 600 hectares, and surrounded by the Lagong Hill Forest Reserve. One of its latest attractions is the Sky Walk. Among the activities that can be carried out here are having a picnic with your family, jogging on the Rover Track, walking under the canopy, camping, hiking, cycling and studying the beauty of nature. Furthermore, there are also plants and trees such as Rubiaceae (coffee family), Fabaceace (bean family), Euphorbiaceae (rubber family), 116 years old Keladan tree, Melaka tree and many more. An additional RM5 will be charged if you bring a camera to take pictures. One interesting fact – FRIM, Kepong was initially a mining site before turning into a vegetable garden site and now is a forest destination area with a cozy and quiet atmosphere.
Entrances fee:
Without Mykad (RM5 adult), (RM1 kids without uniform), (Free, OKU and kids with uniform)
Mykad (RM1, adult), (RM1, 13 y/o and above), (Free, OKU and kids with uniform)
Operation hour: Monday to Friday (8.00am to 5.00pm)

5) KUAN WELLNESS ECO PARK, KUALA LANGAT

Kuan Wellness Eco Park is one of the interesting destinations that you can visit in Selangor. Visitors will enjoy the refreshing environment of the gardens with natural ecological health tourism theme which also offers several exciting activities. Among the attractions at this park is the mini zoo where visitors can feed the friendly animals such as rabbits, ducks and birds. Other than that, visitors can also visit the tropical fruit farms, watch the process of bird’s nest production which will later be used as health products and enjoy beautiful landscape for pictures.
Entrance fee: RM3 for bird nest showroom, RM5 for mini zoo
Operation hour: 9.00 pagi – 5.00 petang (Everyday)

Selangor has many exciting agro tourism destinations for visitors to visit. While enjoying your visit to these places as recommended by Tourism Selangor, do not forget to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and always maintain the 1-meter social distance to prevent the transmission of the Covid-19 virus.

For more information, please log on to the official website of Tourism Selangor at www.selangor.travel.

Since its development in 1976, Subang Jaya has now become a fully-developed and modern city. Subang Jaya Municipal Council has officially attained its city status on 20th October 2020 and now declared Subang Jaya City Council. Subang Jaya City is very unique and attractive because it is equipped with various aspects such as good public transportation facilities, higher educational institutions such as colleges and universities, shopping malls and commercial centers, hospitals, entertainment hubs and many more.

Lifting off the data from Selangor’s tourist arrivals’ statistics; Subang Jaya City recorded the highest number of tourists into the State in the year 2019 with a total of 1.8 million tourists out of the overall 7.62 million- figure in the same year. Hence, it is evident, Subang Jaya City is one of the most premier travel destinations in Malaysia, particularly Negeri Selangor. As such, Tourism Selangor ‘s team lists out the uniqueness of Subang Jaya City that may interest you and which certainly worth an inclusion into your personal “Places to Visit” list!

1) MINES CITY

Mines Wellness City was launched in 2011 by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia which has now become an integrated health and wellness city. It is famous for its many luxury hotels, quality healthcare centers, event spaces and more. Other than that, some of the most-visited places in Mines Wellness City are The Mines Golf Club and Resort, The Mines Beach Resort & Spa, Malaysia International Exhibition & Showroom (MINES), The Mines Shopping Fair, as well as The Mines Waterfront Business Park. Mines City is also a famous destination for international tourists, mainly from the Middle East regions

2) INTEGRATED SUNWAY CITY

Sunway City is well-known for its entertainment and leisure attractions. Among those places are Sunway Lagoon water theme park which includes the haunted house, several amusement parks and also a wildlife park.

Meanwhile, Sunway Pyramid shopping mall offers indoor ice skating, archery activities and bowling; other than shopping. There are also Sunway Pyramid Hotel, Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, Sunway Clio Hotel, Sunway Medical Centre, and Sunway University in this integrated city. It is certainly a must-visit destination for domestic and international travelers as it offers varied tourism segmentations, experiences and activities which are well-rounded. It is best to spend a 3-day-2-night holiday in Sunway City for an unforgettable trip!

3) PUCHONG CITY

Did you know, Puchong City has been developed for almost 120 years and the city is not only famous for its economic and industrial sector but is also popular in tourism? There are many attractions in Puchong City such as Kenari Lane, which is a mural street art area perfect for pictures, famous shopping malls such as IOI Mall Puchong and Setiawalk Puchong, Uptown Puchong Night Bazaar, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, and Orang Asli Rasau Hilir Village. Puchong is also regarded as a ‘food heaven’ especially for street food, traditional Chinese food, and many more.

4) HIGHER EDUCATION HUB

Subang Jaya is also considered as an education hub. There are many famous international colleges and universities located here such as Sunway University, Taylor’s University, SEGI College, ALFA College, Metropolitan College and many more. For those who plan to continue their studies, Subang Jaya City is home to many reputational universities and colleges for you to consider. The city is also developed with integrated and modern public transportation, and has many hostels for students, shopping malls, and recreational centers – making it a wholesome place for them to settle.

5) MEDICAL AND WELLNESS

Subang Jaya is known for its quality medical and healthcare. There are many hospitals in the area of Subang Jaya such as Sunway Medical Centre, QHC Medical Centre, Subang Jaya Medical Centre and Sime Darby Medical Centre. There are also many beauty and treatment centers in Subang Jaya City such as Blossom Spa & Wellness Centre, Mandayu Spa & Wellness Centre, Heavenly Spa, Beauty Palace Muslimah Spa, SOTHYS Premium Facial, De Skin Beauty Saloon, and Ridz Okumura Salon, among others.

6) SS15

SS15 is a perfect place to hang-out with your friends and family because of its variety of food and hipster shops. There are many types of food that you can try at famous cafes and restaurants here such as Rojak and Cendol SS15, Jibril Restaurant, Nasi Lemak Warisan Sambal Opah, Gold Chilli, Mezcla Burrito Bar, Warung Cikgu, Tryst Café, and many more. There are many shops of various brands selling ‘bubble tea’ here at SS15 too. It can be said, SS15 is a food paradise for its food variety and is well-loved by food-hunters. The place is also a famous choice for youngsters residing in Subang Jaya City or other Districts to spend their quality time with friends and family, especially on weekends.

Subang Jaya is not only an urban area that has developed into a modern city but Subang Jaya City Council has also maintained a harmonious community and clean environment. Subang Jaya City Council has also organized events and carnivals in the past such as “Kayuhan Jom Sihat”, aerobics sessions, tree-planting programs, children drawing competitions and many more.

For more information, please log on to the official website of Tourism Selangor at Selangor.Travel.

A cafe is a place for customers to spend time and eat quietly. These days, if you are out of pictures with lack of social media postings, you do not have to go far amid today’s Covid-19 pandemic. You can just stop by at any cafes in Selangor to enjoy food and the display of cool, beautiful and unique interior or exterior decorations for social media pictures. The State of Selangor is often known for its many interesting tourist spots, but not only that, Selangor also has many “hipster” or “instagrammable” cafes offering various interesting and unique themes as follows:

1) LA FLEUR X UNIQORN CAFÉ

The District of Petaling is always known for many hipster and unique cafes. One of the cafes is Le Fleur x Uniqorn café with unicorn theme. This café is decorated with pink paint and unicorn toys making the environment hyped and beautiful so customers may take pictures in this café while having coffee and food. The meaning of “La Fleur” is hot drinks such as coffee, hot chocolate, and so on. While “Uniqorn” implies the unicorn theme on their food such as waffles and ice cream.

Adress: 01, E1, 02, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Sunway Geo Avenue, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

2) JIBBY & CO CAFÉ

Jibby & Co Café is located next to Empire Mall building. The café’s beautiful aesthetic is similar to the cafes in Melbourne. This 2-storey café is a place that suits anyone who loves taking pictures or “Insta persons” because of the minimalist, light lamps hung on the ceiling, colourful potted plants, big glass mirror which reflects natural light providing good lighting for pictures, topped with a variety of decorated food.

Address: Empire Shopping Gallery, Jalan SS 16/1, Ss 16, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

3) KUEH CAFÉ, SHAH ALAM

If you want to enjoy Malaysian traditional food, why not come over to Kueh Café with the theme of serving “kuih muih” or desserts as their main menu that consist almost 40 types of Malay desserts. This café has 2 areas; outdoor and indoor which is air-conditioned. The colorful desserts are appealing to the customers. Not only desserts, Kueh Café also serves other traditional food such as Laksam, Nasi Lemak, Nasi Hujan Panas, Lempeng, and much more.

Address: No 6 Jalan Renang 13/26 Seksyen 13, Tadisma Business Park, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor

4) LE GARDENZ CAFÉ, SERI KEMBANGAN

This café was opened in 2014 and located in Kuala Selangor. Customers may enjoy a calming dining session while enjoying with a variety of food from main course to desserts. This 3-storey café has its own theme. It is built from containers and features interesting wall arts at level 1 to 2 and the nature theme on level 3. Le Gardenz Café is usually packed with customers for private events such as birthday celebrations and more.

Address: Jalan Kpb 5, Kawasan Perindustrian Balakong, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor

5) THE PICNIC TABLE CAFE, KOTA DAMANSARA

With relatively hot and unpredictable weather throughout the year, it is always a problem to have a picnic in Malaysia. Therefore, The Picnic Cafe can solve the problem because this cafe is themed in a picnic atmosphere even though it is actually located indoor. The café is designed with lawn carpet decoration where customers can sit on the floor to enjoy food, with wooden tables, special “jamming session” and more. It offers delicious menus such as cheese grilled chicken sandwich, layer cakes, slice cakes and various drinks.

Address: 62A-G, The Strand, Kota Damansara The Strand, 21, Jalan PJU 5/21, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

6) THE BOTANIST CAFE, SEPANG

Visitors who spend their time in Sepang can stop by at The Botanist, a 2-storey aesthetic and beautiful cafe where the decoration of table furnitures, walls and even frames are all made of wood. The natural trees outside of the shop create a peaceful ambience. With different exterior and interior themes, it is perfect for customers who love to take pictures. The Botanist Cafe provides menus such as homemade burgers, cakes, coffee, fruit juices and more at reasonable prices.

Address: GP3A-03M, LEVEL 3M, Tamarind square, Persiaran Multimedia, 63000 Cyberjaya

7) N16 CAFÉ, SABAK BERNAM

Surrounded by paddy field, this unique mini cafe is made up of an old antique bus converted into a cafe. Customers can not only enjoy the food but also the view of the paddy field. This N16 cafe serves menus such as spaghetti, Korean fried chicken, cakes and drinks. After the meal, customers may take pictures of the paddy field and also the antique bus. Taking almost 2 hours to reach from Shah Alam, it is worth your trip for its beautiful and unique environment.

Address: Jalan Tali Air 4, Tanjong Karang, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor

8) BLOCK CAFÉ, GOMBAK

This Block Cafe which opened in 2018 has become a favorite place for many customers to spend their time here. With a beautiful modern minimalist concept, it is perfect for customers to take pictures in this cafe while enjoying their meals. This Block Cafe provides “Asian” and “Western” fusion menus. This café can also accommodate 50 people at a time for private events. To customers who stop by at Block Cafe, do not forget to try their famous Ayam Penyet (Javanese Fried Chicken) which it favored by many customers.

Address: No. 59-G, Lorong Perusahaan Ringan 1, Kawasan Perusahan Ringan Seri Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor

9) BACKSTREET CAFÉ, KUALA LANGAT

Backstreet Café is one of the hipster cafés in Kuala Langat. Opened in 2014, this café is decorated creatively with handmade arts and the menus are written on blackboards with chalks. So, customers may take astatic pictures while enjoying their food. This café offers menu such as pizza, chicken burger with fries, coffees and many more.

Address: C-G-, Pekan 4, 19, Taman Seri Bayu Morib, Medan Seri pekan, 42700 Banting, Selangor

10) DENALI & PINNACLES CAFÉ, BANGI

The spacious Denali & Pinnacles Cafe is located in Bangi which has 2 spaces; outdoor and indoor. The cafe is on the 2nd floor of the building where customers may enjoy the beautiful scenery in the evening. This bohemian-concept cafe is perfect for taking pictures or OOTDs for its vibrant theme.

Address: Lot 1-4, Tingkat 1, Pusat Perniagaan Seksyen 3, off, Jalan 3/70, Seksyen 3 Bandar Baru Bangi, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor

11) PROVISION CAFÉ, DAMANSARA

This Provision Cafe is open from 8 in the morning until 6 in the evening only. It is best to come in the morning because this cafe provides homemade bread menus such as sandwiches, toast, “sourdough” and others. With modern yet simple orange exterior, it is perfect for social media OOTDs.

Address: 49, Jalan SS 22/23, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

12) TINY BAKER IN PINK CAFE, DAMANSARA

This Korean-style cafe is very suitable for customers to come and spend time while taking pictures because of its simple and aesthetic decoration in every corner. The cafe provides attractive and stylish decorated cake menus with a variety of patterns, colors and decorations. This cafe also provides space for birthday parties and private events.

Address: C58-2, Jalan PJU 5/21, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

13) TUJOH CAFÉ, PETALING JAYA

Tujoh Cafe is located in Section 17, Petaling Jaya. It is equipped with two different indoor spaces. The architecture and decoration of the cafe is designed with stylish and classic furniture including a vintage television and radio collection, green trees, posters, modern black and white paintings and a combination of hanging lamps. The lush background and the penetration of sunlight from the outside make this Tujoh Cafe more attractive from various angles for social media pictures.

Address: 617, Jalan 17/10, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

14) BUKKU CAFÉ, KLANG

With their minimalist and aesthetic Japanese interior, this café is a very beautiful place for customers to dine in. The name of the cake “Bukku” means “book” in English as the interior of this café is decorated with books and wooden bookshelves with wrapped coffee decoration. If you stop by this café, do not forget to try their “Salted Egg Croissant”, “Almond Tiramisu” and “Burnt Cheesecake” which are often mentioned by the public.

Address: No.1, Jalan Singgahsana 4A/KU5, Bandar Bukit Raja, 41050 Klang, Selangor

15) TUAH CAFÉ, BANGI

This casual concept café is known for its variety of menus ranging from food to drinks. If you stop by this café, do not forget to try their special Western food dish which is the Trip Platter that consists of a combination of buffalo wings, beef meatball and fries that is worth the taste. Apart from that, there are also various flavours of Frappuccino coffees such as Cookies & Cream, Black Forest and more.

Address: No20, Jalan 7/1c, Seksyen 7 Bandar Baru Bangi, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor

For more information, please log on to the official website of Tourism Selangor at Selangor.Travel.