Visit Shah Alam, a city in the Petaling District of Selangor. Petaling, also known as “The Heart of Selangor,” is the most popular district with a few well-established townships, including Shah Alam.
Today, Petaling offers visitors a great shopping and dining experience to make your day trip to Shah Alam memorable!
Here’s an itinerary that will make you wish you had visited Shah Alam earlier!
- 9.00 am: Breakfast at Restaurant Gembira
- 10.30 am: Get fit and sweaty by cycling at Taman Botani Shah Alam
- 1.30 pm: Lunchtime at Restaurant Azira
- 2.30 pm: Blue Mosque Tour
- 3.30 pm: Retail therapy at Section 7 & take a stroll around the Street Art
- 4.30 pm: Stop by Lads and Lassies for tea
- 5.30 pm: Go Kart at Stadium Shah Alam
- 7.00pm : Dine at Babah & Co
- 8.30 pm: Exploring the extravagant I-City Light Park & Red-Carpet Museum
- 10.00 pm: Stop by Uptown Shah Alam for an outdoor shopping experience at night
- 11.00 pm: Have supper at Hakim Restaurant, Section 7
Let’s go Visit Shah Alam, Malaysia.
9.00 am Breakfast at Restaurant Gembira Section 3, Shah Alam
Restaurant Gembira is one of the local favorite hangouts for breakfast! You get to sample loads of tasty Malaysian food, including Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, and an assortment of lush much; this restaurant is our top pick!
10.30 am Get fit and sweaty by cycling at Taman Botani Shah Alam (National Botanical Garden)
After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to check out some sporting activities.
If you’re a fitness buff, you can do some workouts in your day’s activities even when you visit Shah Alam.
Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam (National Botanical Gardens) is one of Selangor and Malaysia’s top destinations for eco/agrotourism.
The beautiful park is well known for its magnificent layout, surrounded by nature and features such as cycling, fishing, swimming & an adventure park.
You can get to view the Kampung Idaman Chalets nearby.
This village features 10 beautiful chalets built in traditional architecture according to designs from different Malaysian states.
1.30 pm Lunchtime at Azira Restaurant, Section 10, Shah Alam
Don’t forget to stop by Azira Restaurant for a good mix of Malay and Indonesian dishes.
You can sample assorted appetizing dishes, lauk-pauk, Kuih-muih, assorted dishes, and desserts to sate your hunger at a great value.
During mealtimes, the restaurant can get very crowded, so arrive early to get your desired seats.
2.30 pm Blue Mosque Selangor – Visit Shah Alam Malaysia
Local and international tourists frequently visit the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque.
Known as the Blue Mosque Selangor, this is Malaysia’s largest mosque and the second largest in all Southeast Asia.
The Blue Mosque is located near Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, a well-known landmark, so getting there would not be a problem!
3.30 pm Retail therapy at Section 7 & Stroll around the Street Art nearby
At Section 7 Shah Alam, you can find famous home-grown outlets and stores.
One of the most popular is the fabric store JAKEL, where you can get various fabrics and materials.
During the fasting month of Ramadhan, you will find a large crowd queuing just to enter the store every night to get their apparel for the coming Eid Mubarak.
While you are there, go to the street art nearby and take some fantastic pictures for the album!
4.30 pm Stop by for tea at Lads & Lassie Cafe, Section 9, Shah Alam
If you’re looking for the best spot to de-stress during teatime, Lads and Lassies made the cut!
Apart from their delicious cakes and tea, the artistic interior of the café is one reason people often visit this café.
5.30 pm Go-Kart at Stadium Shah Alam, Section 13
Want to do something thrilling and exciting in the evening? Head to Shah Alam Stadium and try the International Karting Circuit, the best outdoor karting with the best tracks!
There are great packages for you to choose from, and they will give a safety briefing before your race.
7.00 pm Dine at Babah & Co., Section 7, Shah Alam
Shah Alam’s vibrant section 7 is highly recommended and frequently visited by their regulars- we suggest you head over to Babah & Co for dinner!
From a range of Asian to Western and fusion dishes, you have a wide selection to suit your palate. Trust us; you won’t be disappointed.
8.30 pm Exploring the extravagant I-City Light Park & Red-Carpet Museum
While visiting Shah Alam, check out everything that i-City offers! Surrounded by colorful LED lights that brighten up the whole area, it can be a romantic evening for two or a fun family outing.
The choice is yours.
Check out the fantastic Red Carpet Museum that displays figures of celebrities and TV characters.
10.00 pm Stop by Uptown Shah Alam for an outdoor shopping experience at night
Stroll around Uptown Shah Alam for an outdoor shopping experience at night, where you can find just about anything and everything, from thrift shops to the latest gadgets and street food!
You will need to have this local shopping adventure on your bucket list.
11.00 pm Have supper at Hakim Restaurant, Section 7, Shah Alam
End your wonderful trip to Shah Alam by having a late supper at Hakim Restaurant.
If you are still hungry, try their signature Nasi Kandar. For something light, try a Roti Canai washed down with hot Teh Tarik – a famous Malaysian milk tea before calling it a night.
There you have it! From starting your day at a good breakfast spot to roaming around Shah Alam’s best landmarks.
The Petaling district in Selangor has a lot you can experience in just one city!
Visit Shah Alam, Malaysia, for a Day Trip
We are giving you the latest and most popular spots to make your travel more exciting to visit Shah Alam.
Make sure not to forget to hop on the other bustling yet fascinating places in Petaling once you arrive in Selangor!
Source: Tourism Selangor
