According to history,
Kuala Selangor has had settlements from as early as the 16th century,
Kuala Selangor was ruled under the Malacca Empire, after that it was an old royal capital of Selangor.
Kuala Selangor
was conquered by Dutch in 1784 while attempting to expand their base in
Mallaca (Melaka) for a share in the tin trade of Perak and Selangor.
Bukit Melawati is a hill overlooking
Kuala Selangor and
the Strait of Malacca. The Dutch destroyed the existing fortifications
on the hill during their 1784 invasion, and built a European-style
castle, naming it Fort Atlingsburg after their commander. By the end of
the 17th century, the Bugis conquered it and in 1857, the Selangor
government was formed.
It is located well off the normal tourism route
and hence, still maintains its traditional "kampung" (village)
atmosphere. The town caters largely to tourists coming this way en route
to firefly (Kelip-Kelip) at Kampung Kuantan, the local travellers come
for the fresh seafood.
Kuala Selangor town is small, and we can easily walk around without a map or a guide.
Due to the historical background of
Kuala Selangor,
Kuala Selangor
posesses many historical sites that exist on Bukit Melawati, apart from
that, there are a few charming tourists attraction like
Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Firefly Park and eagle watching. Fresh seafood is another attraction for
Kuala Selangor.
