Istana Alam Shah

Malaysia


This was the Selangor sultan’s palace before the capital was moved to Shah Alam. You can’t enter, but the park opposite offers a decent view.

Head out of the train station along Jln Stesen and continue walking as the road heads up the hill (20 minutes). The Istana Alam Shah is on the left, across from a park.


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