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Port Klang Day Trip: 10 Hours in Port Klang & Kuala Lumpur

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Most Singaporeans do not see Kuala Lumpur as a short getaway destination — the developed cityscapes simply remind us too much of home. Like, no one goes back to the CBD during weekends for the same reason. It is hence, to my surprise, just how much of a shopping and food paradise Kuala Lumpur and the nearby town of Port Klang are.

If you enjoy shopping and eating as much as I do, I’d like to re-introduce Port Klang & Kuala Lumpur to you. Besides being the birthplace of Bak Kut Teh, Port Klang also has a great variety of local foods that go easy on the wallet. Not to mention, 3 of the largest malls of Malaysia are also within an hour’s drive from Port Klang.

Here’s a list of MUST-EAT-SEE-DOs if you’re visiting Port Klang & Kuala Lumpur on a short trip. For us, we had 10 hours to spare during our 4D3N cruise from Singapore to Port Klang. If you’re here on a cruise too, read till the end for our itinerary, ideal for cruise-goers too.

Travel Essentials for Port Klang

Essentials: Bring around ~RM150 in cash.

Things to Do in Port Klang – Kuala Lumpur

1) indoor roller coaster at berjaya times square.

The Berjaya Times Square is the largest shopping mall in Malaysia, and it’s practically shopping haven for all shopaholics out there. The highlight of the giant shopping mall is actually the indoor theme park, and of course, its the largest indoor theme park in Malaysia.

Entrance Fee: RM60/pax Address:  Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, Level 5 & 7, Berjaya Times Square, No.1, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM daily

2) Highest Point of Malaysia at Petronas Twin Towers

What’s a visit to the capital of Malaysia without a visit to the tallest building in Malaysia? In fact, standing at 452m, the  Petronas Twin Towers  were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004, and are still the tallest twin buildings.

While both towers are office spaces, there’s also a retail mall, an aquarium, a Science Center and an art gallery at the base of the towers. The tower is open for visits to the highest level. One can get up to both the sky bridge and the highest vantage points of the twin towers for RM80/pax.

Entrance Fee: RM80/pax Opening Hours: 9AM – 9PM (Tue-Sun). Closed on Mondays Address:  PETRONAS   Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

*Pro-tip: There’s a free city shuttle bus (GOKL bus) that takes you from the CDB of KL to the Petronas twin towers.

3) More shopping at ÆON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre

If you just wanna explore Port Klang and its proximity without travelling all the way to KL, there’s a shopping mall around the Port Klang area (20 mins drive). ÆON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre is the largest ÆON (JUSCO) in Malaysia. It is definitely a one-stop mall for everything you’ll need if you’re ever missing something while on a cruise.

Address:  Persiaran Batu Nilam 1, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2, 41200 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM daily

What to Eat in Port Klang – Kuala Lumpur 

1) bak kut teh.

Port Klang is most famous for her Bak Kut Teh, and there are so many different Bak Kut Teh stores around Port Klang to satisfy your different cravings. Be it the Teochew clear soup version, or the Hokkien dark soy sauce version, or even the dry version — where the broth is simmered to a thick gravy.

We were recommended Ah Her & Samy Bak Kut Teh (亚火三美肉骨茶)  by our driver, stating that the “thick soup is very tasty” and has very tender meat. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to try it for ourselves this time, but I’m sure I will the next time I visit Port Klang!

Address: 1, Jalan Lang, Taman Berkeley, 41150 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Opening Hours: 8AM – 2PM daily

2) Chola Kitchen’s Nasi Briyani

Port Klang is perhaps most famous for her Bak Kut Teh, but knowing Malaysia, good food is literally everywhere. So, we looked beyond Bak Kut Teh and went on to seek different cuisine to satisfy our bellies.

What we found good was the Nasi Briyani in Klang and  Chola Briyani is definitely the place to go. The Mix Briyani with Chicken + Mutton (RM19) is a good tummy stuffer, but if you’re looking for something lighter, we recommend the Aloo Gobi (RM12.70) or the Prawn Chukka (RM12.10). Vegetarian dishes available too.

Cost: RM4-23/dish Address: No., 33, Jalan Mahogani 5, Bandar Botanik, 41200 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Opening Hours: 9:30AM – 10:30PM daily

3) Merchant’s Lane (美真林)

An hour’s drive from Port Klang, this Insta-worthy cafe in Kuala Lumpur sits on the second level of a plain-looking shophouse — blink and you’ll miss it, if not for the snaking line outside its doors before it even opens for business. Merchant Lane has both indoor and outdoor sitting, with the latter a more popular choice among youngsters; a vintagey garden & floral themed space where one can enjoy a cup of cappuccino feeling like a garden gnome Thumbelina amongst a forest of pastel greens.

Cost: Mains @ RM20-32/dish; Drinks @ RM8-17 Opening Hours:  11:30AM – 10PM (Weekdays), 9:30AM – 10PM (Weekends). Closed on Wednesdays Address: 150, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Our Port Klang Day Trip Itinerary — Ideal for Cruisers

9:30am: breakfast at merchant’s lane cafe (美真林).

We ordered an Earl Grey Latte that tastes as delightful as it looks. For mains, we ordered the Kaifan, Breakfast, and Hongkie Beef Stew. The diverse food variety from Western to Chinese, with cheekily christened dish names, really gave a lasting impression in an otherwise saturated-F&B industry.

11AM: Berjaya Times Square’s Indoor Theme Park

Spanning three levels, the theme park not only has mild family-friendly rides but also thrilling rides that adrenaline junkies would love. We challenged each other to high-speed rides, a multiple-inverted coaster that spin 360°, and even bumper cars. We spent about an hour in the theme park while our shopaholic friends conquered the shopping areas within the mall.

1PM: Highest Vantage Point of KL on the Petronas Twin Towers

The Petronas Twin Towers is definitely the most iconic of all of Kuala Lumpur, and it is also there where one could get the best vantage point of the whole of KL. We got up to level 86 of the twin towers and got to view the capital of Malaysia from the highest point.

2:30PM: More Shopping at ÆON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre

Okay, the recurring theme for our Port Klang-KL day trip is “the biggest..” Well, no prizes for guessing where we went to next.. yup, the ÆON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre — the biggest Aeon Mall in Malaysia.

In ÆON, we headed to Lavender , a bakery famous for its dense bite-sized cheesecakes.  Besides Lavender, there are also many retailers from clothing to household. It definitely is the perfect last-minute shopping location, if you ever need more toiletries that is not available on the cruise, get them at ÆON!

4PM: Early Dinner at Chola Kitchen’s Briyani

After a day’s of fun and shopping, our stomachs growled and called for food. We swung by Chola Kitchen, which was just opposite ÆON mall and had an early dinner. The Nasi Briyani was on point, so was the Aloo Gobi. Yumz!

We left at 5PM and made our way to Boustead Cruise Centre, calling it a day at Port Klang-KL. The car ride back takes about half an hour, but do factor in more time as the traffic conditions in both KL and Port Klang can be rough especially during peak hours.

With this Port Klang day trip guide, we hope to have shown you how to maximise a day when your cruise docks at Port Klang, so go on and explore~

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Port Kelang, also known as Port Klang, is Malaysia's principal port and one of the busiest ports in Southeast Asia. Thanks to its location, on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it serves as a major gateway for international trade. It connects trade routes between the Far East, Europe, and the Americas. The port was officially opened in 1901 to cater to the booming tin mining industry in the region. Originally its name was Port Swettenham in honor of Sir Frank Swettenham, the first British Resident of the Federated Malay States.

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Then, in 1972 the port was renamed Port Klang. Nowadays, Port Klang continues to play a crucial role in Malaysia's trade and logistics sector, driving economic growth and development in the region. Currently, the government is planning to expand and modernize the port in order to increase increase its capacity and efficiency.

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Located on the south-west coast of the Malaysian Peninsular, Kuala Lumpur is the economic, monetary, trade and cultural center of Malaysia. The weather you can feel in Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid all year round. However, different rainfall and temperature occur depending on the time of year. This makes Kuala Lumpur become an ideal place for taking a visit all year round. There are a lot of attractions in Port Klang shore excursions for you to visit the city of Kuala Lumpur.

• Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
• Merdeka Square
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• Malaysia National Theatre – Istana Budaya
• Titiwangsa Lake Garden

Asia Shore Excursions  is offering the best Kuala Lumpur shore excursions for cruise ship passengers docking at Port Klang. Check out our recommended Port Klang shore excursion itineraries for some inspirations. If you do not find any suitable Kuala Lumpur day tours, please contact us to tailor-make a unique Port Klang shore excursion to Kuala Lumpur that exclusively for you.

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• Tour Highlights: Klang Valley, Petronas Twin Towers, Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, Batik Centre, Batu Caves

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• Duration: 6 hours
• Tour Highlights: National Monument, Malaysian House of Parliament, Merdeka Square, Petronas Twin Towers, Central Market

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The very tall and modern twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Admire Kuala Lumpur's skyscrapers, including the symbol of the city: the Petronas Twin Towers. Tickets to the Skybridge sell out early; it might be easier to get a ticket up to the observation deck of Menara KL Tower, which stands 1,000 feet tall. The KL Tower is also the official observation point for sighting the moon to determine the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

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Yellow lanterns hanging on the roof of the temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

See some of Kuala Lumpur's older buildings too. The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is covered with Hindu statues, and Jamek Mosque is in the Moorish style (you can tour parts of the inside enter if dressed conservatively). The National Museum is beautiful, too, and has replica Malay houses inside. The intricately decorated six tiers of Thean Hou Temple are a Kuala Lumpur landmark.

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The Batu Caves, in the Kuala Lumpur suburb of Selangor, have Hindu shrines within them. You'll need to climb 272 steps to see the largest Cathedral Cave; there are several smaller caves, too. The 140-foot-tall golden statue at the entrance is Murugan, a Hindu deity.

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Kuala Lumpur is a street-food mecca. Pick up satay skewers of grilled meat in peanut sauce. Cruise to Kuala Lumpur and try Malaysia's national dish nasi lemak , coconut rice with pandan leaf, spicy sambal, cucumber slices and a choice of meat — fried chicken is a favorite option. Indulge in the flatbread dish roti canai : Enjoy it in savory form with chicken or mutton, or try the dessert version with bananas and ice cream.

Kuala Lumpur is known for its excellent shopping and for having prices better than Hong Kong and Singapore. Try the downtown neighborhood of Bukit Bintang, Suria KLCC below the Petronas Towers, or Chinatown's Central Market, also called Pasar Seni. During your Kuala Lumpur cruise, look for traditional fabrics like batik and Malay brocade.

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This drab, industrial port is the access point to the capital of Kuala Lumpur (KL), an hour (if you are lucky) away by road. Most cruise ships use the Star cruises terminal at Pulau Indah, the terminal building relatively new and inviting. If the ferry is docked at the terminal, cruise ships will use the cargo terminal which is even further out.

The Terminal is equipped with state of the art facilities and amenities for the comfort of passengers and terminal users including air-conditioned buildings, link bridges for embarkation and disembarkation, covered walkways connecting wharfside and terminal, ATMs, foreign exchange counters, restaurants, souvenir and gift shops and duty free outlets. Ample parking space is also available for cars and buses besides counters for taxi service.

Name of closest airport to port/terminal: Kuala Lumpur International Airport Distance/drive time to airport: 75 km Transport to airport: Taxi Can passengers walk to town: No Distance from cruise terminal to Port Kelang: 10 km Availability of taxis at port/terminal: Yes but limited. See below. Availability of public transport at port/terminal: No Distance from ship to tour buses: 200m

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Port Klang (Malay: Pelabuhan Kelang or Pelabuhan Klang) is the principal port in Selangor, a state of Malaysia. It also serves as the port for the Klang Valley, Malaysia's most developed region where the capital Kuala Lumpur is located. There is not much to see or do in Port Klang itself.

Pulau Ketam (Crab Island) is a mangrove covered island off the coast of Port Klang. The entire village on the island is built on stilts, making it an interesting day trip. How to get there: Take a ferry from the Pulau Ketam jetty beside (and not inside) the Passenger Cruise Terminal. There are about 15 trips a day and the journey takes about 30 minutes.

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Transportation: Arrange for transportation from Port Klang to Kuala Lumpur in advance. Options include taxis, private transfers, or organized shore excursions.

If you want to go to Kuala Lumpur a cruise excursion might be the way to go, as traffic can be horrendous.

The Port Klang bus and taxi terminal is inconveniently located about 1km inland from the port area. One can walk the distance but the heat, noise and pollution may make it an unpleasant experience.

Taxis have fixed rates, posted in the terminal. Expect to pay over $85 for a sightseeing tour to Kuala Lumpur.

The railway station is located 13 km outside the port area. KTM Komuter, Klang Valley's commuter train network, links the station with Klang (20 minutes) and Kuala Lumpur (one hour 10 minutes) with trains once every 15 minutes during peak hours, and once every 20 minutes during off-peak hours. You will need a taxi to the train station. Expect to pay around $20 for the short taxi ride.

In Kuala Lumpur there is a Hop on/off Bus to show you the sights.

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This port is mainly used to visit Kuala Lumpur .

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A shuttle bus often is provided to AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping center 20 minutes away. This mall is large with over 160 stores.

The Malaysian currency is the ringgit.

ATMs are widely available in cities, but do stock up on cash if heading out into the smaller islands or the jungle. Credit cards can be used in most shops, restaurants and hotels, although skimming can be a problem in dodgier outlets.

Tipping is not customary in Malaysia. However, hotel porters and taxi drivers will appreciate a small tip if you have been provided with exemplary service. Most expensive restaurants, bars and hotels may indicate prices in the form of RM19++, meaning that sales tax (5%) and service charge (10%) will be added to the bill.

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The sole official language of Malaysia is Malay (Bahasa Malaysia). English is also taught in schools and widely spoken in the cities although in rural areas a little Malay will come in handy.

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Broadband Internet is available in most hotels, cafes which offer free WiFi for customers, and some restaurants and cafes. Both cable broadband and wireless broadband (available in hot spots areas such as Starbucks and McDonald's) are available.

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Located about 60 miles south of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, the city of Klang is an easy day trip from KL. It’s also a stop off for many cruise ships – and remarkably satisfying to say, but the big question is what to do in Klang once you get there? Here are some answers…

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• My First Experience of Klang

I have no idea what is currently happening.

It’s just before lunchtime and I’m sitting on a blue plastic chair in a ramshackle restaurant in a backstreet in Klang.

I’ve just ordered food but the waitress has brought my cutlery over in a bowl and is now pouring tea from the teapot on it!

She then refills my teapot, leaves the cutlery soaking in the bowl – grins and walks away.

I’m obviously looking very confused as one of the old uncles sipping his own tea at the next table tells me ‘clean’ – and then I understand.

Good tea in Chinese culture (and Malaysia has a strong Chinese culture) doesn’t come from the first water poured on the leaves. Instead, you pour a little water on them, rinse them and throw the first pour away – however, that tea is boiling – and so, pouring it over the cutlery sterilises it from any germs that might have been leftover from washing it in the local water.

I’m not sure whether they do it for every customer or just the Westerners, but it was not the only surprise I was going to find on my day trip to Klang.

The cool little town surprised me at every turn.

So, if you’re wondering whether you should go to Klang on a day trip from KL. If you’re not sure if it’s worth visiting the town as an excursion if you come into the cruise centre at nearby Port Klang. Of, if you’re pretty sure you fancy a day trip and want to know what places to visit in Klang when you get there – try out our one day guide.

Fun Things to do in Klang

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There isn’t one big attraction in Klang – there’s no shiny Petronas Towers looming over the city like there is in Kuala Lumpur, instead, it’s a great place to wander around looking at the old faded buildings, poking your noses in the small local shops and trying the local food.

Which is pretty much what we did.

So with that in mind, here’s what we did during our one day in Klang (plus three things we didn’t have time for but that you might want to add to your ‘where to go in Klang’ list.)

Bak Kut Teh is probably the most famous local dish in Klang. This was what I had ordered for lunch before my strange tea experience.

It’s not the most photogenic dish as you’ll see below, but omg, it was delicious.

Bak Kut Teh is basically a pork stew seasoned with spices including cinnamon and star anise. The broth is clear but incredibly rich in flavour and the meat just falls off the bone.

We ordered ours from a shop close to Klang station called Teck Teh Bak Kut Teh at 27 Jalan Stesen.

This restaurant has apparently been around for over 50 years and is still using the traditional stew recipe from way back when.

It looks like it has a lot of regulars And they couldn’t have been more welcoming.

The staff were smiley, even though we had no idea what we were ordering, and once they realised, the uncles at the table next door helped us get our meat on the bone, explained what was going on with the tea and had a bit of a chat about why we were in Klang.

The bathroom does need a little bit of attention though so you might want to skip that bit!

But, as you’ll see shortly, this helped add another surprise to our Klang trip.

Food Lovers Tour Suggestion

If you like Bak Kut Teh, you might want to check out one of the local tours, the Klang Heritage Walking Tour – and Cooking Class which includes a walk around Klang and then, the opportunity to learn how to make Bak Kut Teh yourself with a local chef.

See more about it or book the tour here.

Directly opposite the restaurant was a car park that had a wall of cool street art with birds on – but, it was only once I turned down another alley just behind it, I realised that birds are actually a theme for street art in Klang.

The alley behind the car park (next to a shop called Sephan Awake) is lined with different bird paintings.

Apparently, Klang is home to a quite sizeable black crow community and so the city commissioned a whole load of paintings to honour them.

And yes, they also do, occasionally, have an event where people shoot them to keep the numbers down, but honestly, they love them really.

There’s also another cool piece of street art on Jalan Stesen just by the Biz Hotel. Look for the phone box.

Oh, and if street art is your thing, and you’re also going to Penang on your Malaysia trip, you might want to nip over to this piece on Penang’s lesser-known street art – there are some seriously cool murals to be found.

After Mr Differentville had been in the restaurant bathroom and come out muttering ‘you do not want to go in there’, I was in a bit of a predicament – I needed to go in there!!

I’d drunk a lot of that tea the nice lady made me.

Things were just getting a bit desperate when we passed a museum. Museums have bathrooms and, as this one also had no entrance fee, I decided to go in and find it.

It felt rude just to go in and use the bathroom though and so we also went in for a wander – and what was inside was one of the other fantastic surprises Klang had in store.

The museum in question is the Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery.

It highlights the history and lifestyle of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah who was Sultan of Selangor for 39 years and King of Malaysia for two – and it is full of THE most amazing jewels, trinkets and treasures.

I’m not really a museum person but this was definitely a great place to visit.

If you only do one thing in Klang from this list, go to the Royal Gallery.

It’s open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

Sadly, you aren’t allowed to take photos and so I can’t show you any pictures.

If you’re in Klang on a Saturday, a guided walk departs from the Royal Gallery at 9-9.15 showing you some of the history of Klang.

It takes about 2.5 hours.

It starts at the Royal Gallery and includes nine historic buildings in and around Klang City centre.

These include the former Chartered Bank Building, the Royal Klang Club, Klang Convent School, the Tengku Kelana Indian Muslim Mosque and the Sri Nagara Thendayuthapani Temple.

You need to pre-register for the walk the week before your visit. Find the details on how to do that here .

If you’re not there at the weekend, you can find a list of the buildings via the link above and map them on google maps.

Most of them have plaques outside telling you their history and why they are so important.

This was my whole reason for wanting to go to Klang.

The parrot works from the Little India section of Klang.

Apparently, he will draw a card from a tarot pack which his helper will then interpret for you.

Sadly, the day I went his human helper was not in the mood to talk to me and totally ignored me when I appeared, so I’m not sure exactly what news the feathery one would have conveyed.

You might be luckier.

The good news is that Klang’s Little India is still a fun place to wander for half an hour, parrot fortunes or no parrot fortunes.

You’ll find it on Jalan Tengku Kelana.

Little India Tour Suggestion

If you want to learn more about Klang’s Little India, you might want to check out this tour of the area.

It actually picks you up from Subang Jaya which is just outside of Klang (although you might be able to arrange to meet them in Klang).

It shows you around Little India, and many of the other ideas in this post. I also note that Bird Fortune Telling fees are not included in the price, which leads me to believe, that our feathered friend here is on the itinerary.

See more about it here.

This is one of the buildings on the Heritage Tour, but if you’re not going on that, then at least make a stop at this cute fire station.

The original building has been here since the 1890s but it’s had a bit of a red and white makeover and looks super cute.

There is also a fire museum inside.

Klang is actually quite a large city and the north of the town is located on the other side of the Klang River.

Due to half the roads in Klang being dug up when we visited we got a bit lost and walked onto the Tengku Kelana bridge from which you at least get a good view of the gold-domed Masjid Bandar Diraja Klang.

Image: Hafiz Mustapha/Depositphotos.com

I was however supposed to be on the old double-decker Kota Bridge from which the view is even better!

I didn’t shoot the picture above (mine was rubbish) but I’m pretty sure it was shot from the Kota Bridge.

Plus, it’s a cool old bridge – by the time you read this all the work should be done and you might find it a bit easier to navigate around.

At this point, our Klang day trip was over – it was my birthday and I needed to get back to Kuala Lumpur for a night at the Helipad Bar , but, if I’d had more time, there were three other things to do in Klang I wanted to check out – and that you also might want to try.

The Tian Hock Kung Temple is a temple slightly outside of the old part of Klang and famous for its decorative snake sculptures.

A few live snakes also live in the temple, but unlike the snake temple we visited in Penang a few days later, they aren’t just snoozing around the place but in cages.

If you want to visit Tian Hock Kung, you’ll need to take a taxi or a Grab as it’s not that easy to get to, and a bit too far to walk from Klang centre – that’s one reason why it went off my list of where to go in Klang.

That, and I knew I was going to the other snake temple in Penang later that week – and if you want to see pics of that, check out this post

If you think this sounds fun, but you don’t want to have to find this post again to do it, why not check out the tour we made with FreeApps. Just click on the picture below and it’ll take you to the tour.

If you don’t have to hurry back to Kuala Lumpur, this might be a great way to extend your Klang Day Trip into the early evening

Close to Klang is the habitat of some fireflies, and river of blue algae that glows at night.

I didn’t get the chance to check this out as I had to be back in KL, but, if you can stay later, then you can book a tour that includes a walk around Klang followed by a trip to the fireflies and the bioluminesence.

See more about the tour here.

Officially known as Pulau Ketam, this traditional island is a short train, then ferry ride away from Klang.

All cute fishing boats and houses on stilts, my original plan was to go here before going to Klang but I soon discovered if you have to be back in KL for late afternoon (and don’t get up at 6am like you planned!) this might have to be an either/or outing as combining the trains from Kuala Lumpur with the ferries to the island – and getting back to Klang to explore – means a long day out.

If you want to try it though, You can also book a day trip from KL to Palau Ketam. I might try that next time I go as I really want to see it.

Click here to check out the tour.

Or, if you’re a more independent soul. you can do the journey yourself.

You get the train to the last stop on the Kommuter Line at Pelabuhan Klang (see the link to the timetable below). You’ll find the port over the road from the station and there are two ferry companies going to the island.

Here’s the timetable for boats to Palau Ketam on Ali Baba Cruises.

This website gives the other ferry timetable .

I’m not sure what that company is called, but it seems pretty easy to navigate the port once you get there – it’s not huge.

Where is Klang? And How Do You Get There

As I said, it’s a short day trip south of Kuala Lumpur. It’s easily reached by the KTM Kommuter train from KL Sentral station in about 90 minutes, and Klang station is walking distance from pretty much everything in this day trip.

The trains run fairly regularly and you can check out the timetable here.

If you are going to Kuala Lumpur you’ll want to read out guide to fun and unusual things to do in KL before you get there.

The other way you might come to Klang is via a cruise ship docked at Port Klang.

Port Klang is the port used when cruises come into Kuala Lumpur and most people take either an excursion or self-guided trip into KL itself (if you would like to do that you can book a Port Klang to KL transfer in advance here).

If you’ve already been to Kuala Lumpur or, don’t really want to go all that way, Klang makes a good short side trip. From what I can gather, there’s not a lot of things to do in Port Klang itself.

To get to Klang from the cruise ship terminal you’ll need to get a taxi from the Bousted Cruise Centre where you will dock to Pelabuhan Klang station (a 20-minute drive) from which it’s just six stops, or 20 minutes to Klang. You could also take a cab the whole way to Klang. It’s about 40 minutes drive from the Boustead cruise centre.

So there you have it. A few suggestions of what to do in Klang. There are probably a few more attractions in the part of town over the other side of the river, but if you only have one day, this will be enough to keep you busy.

And if that parrot does decide to do any work, please let me know what he says.

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Hwajing Travel charters Costa Serena for December itineraries from Port Klang (Malaysia)

Hwajing Travel, the exclusive charterer for Costa Cruises in Malaysia, is set to welcome the return of the Italian cruise liner Costa Serena to Port Klang for the December 2024 holiday season.

The agency has announced three itineraries departing from Port Klang: a 4-day, 3-night trip to Phuket ; a 3-day, 2-night to Penang ; and a 6-day, 5-night to Vietnam ( Phu May/Saigon ) and Hong Kong .

Kenny Cheong, managing director of Hwajing Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd, expressed excitement about the return of the Costa Serena to Port Klang following a successful inaugural season in March. He highlighted the agency's role in enhancing cruise tourism in Malaysia and supporting local businesses in the Port Klang area, while providing Malaysian and regional travelers with an affordable, convenient, and relaxing travel option.

Throughout December, multiple sailings to Phuket and Penang will be available, with the final departure on December 15, 2024, heading from Port Klang to Phu My and Hong Kong. The Costa Serena offers various dining options, including Italian and Asian cuisines, as well as entertainment features such as a Venice Carnival Party and a Water Chute Slide.

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SEOUL/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Congestion at Singapore's container port is at its worst since the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign of how prolonged vessel re-routing to avoid Red Sea attacks has disrupted global ocean shipping - with bottlenecks also appearing in other Asian and European ports.

Retailers, manufacturers and other industries that rely on massive box ships are again battling surging rates, port backups and shortages of empty containers, even as many consumer-oriented firms look to build inventories heading into the peak year-end shopping season.

Global port congestion has reached an 18-month high, with 60% of ships waiting at anchor located in Asia, maritime data firm Linerlytica said this month. Ships with a total capacity of over 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) were waiting at anchorages as of mid-June.

But, unlike during the pandemic, it is not a buying flurry by house-bound consumers that is swamping ports.

Rather, ship timetables are being disrupted with missed sailing schedules and fewer port calls, as vessels take longer routes around Africa to avoid the Red Sea, where Yemen's Houthi group has been attacking shipping since November.

Ships are therefore offloading larger amounts at once at big transhipment hubs like Singapore, where cargoes are unloaded and reloaded on different ships for the final leg of their journey, and forgoing subsequent voyages to catch up on schedules.

"(Shippers) are trying to manage the situation by dropping the boxes at transhipment hubs," said Jayendu Krishna, deputy head of Singapore-based consultancy Drewry Maritime Advisors.

"Liners have been accumulating boxes in Singapore and other hubs."

Average Singapore cargo offload volume jumped 22% between January and May, significantly impacting port productivity, Drewry said.

SEVERE CONGESTION

Singapore, the world's second-largest container port, has seen particularly severe congestion in recent weeks.

The average wait time to berth a container ship was two to three days, Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) said in end-May, while container trackers Linerlytica and PortCast said delays could last up to a week. Typically, berthing should take less than a day.

Neighbouring ports are also backing up as some ships skip Singapore.

    The strain has shifted to Malaysia's Port Klang and Tanjung Pelepas, said Linerlytica, while wait times have also climbed at Chinese ports, with Shanghai and Qingdao seeing the longest delays.

Drewry expects congestion at major transhipment ports to remain high, but anticipates some easing as carriers add capacity and restore schedules.

Singapore's MPA said that port operator PSA had re-opened older berths and yards at Keppel Terminal and would open more berths at Tuas Port to tackle extended waits.

Maersk, the world's second-largest container carrier, said this month it would skip two westbound sailings from China and South Korea in early July due to severe congestion in Asian and Mediterranean ports.

PEAK SEASON

The annual peak shipping season has also arrived earlier than expected, exacerbating port congestion, shippers and research firms said

This seems to be driven by restocking activities, particularly in the U.S., and by customers shipping goods early in anticipation of stronger demand, said Niki Frank, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific.

Container rates, meanwhile, have surged, raising the risk of another spate of price increases for buyers like the post-pandemic inflation spike which central banks are still trying to tame.

Rates had stabilised into April but in May "there was a significant increase in ocean freight exports of Chinese e-commerce, electric vehicles, and renewable energy-related goods," Asia-focussed freight forwarder Dimerco said.

"The peak season, which traditionally starts in June, was advanced by a full month, causing ocean freight rates to soar."

Container import volume at the 10 largest U.S. seaports in May rose 12%, fuelled by the second-highest monthly import volumes since January 2023, said data provider Descartes.

"(U.S.) consumers are continuing to spend more than last year, and retailers are stocking up to meet demand," said Jonathan Gold, a National Retail Federation vice president.

Ocean imports into Europe from Asia are also showing signs of a re-stocking season running into peak season - pushing rates to 2024 highs, Judah Levine of freight platform Freightos said.

Container freight prices from Asia to the U.S. and Europe have tripled since early 2024.

Rates from Asia and Singapore to the U.S. East Coast are at their highest since September 2022, while rates into the U.S. West Coast are highest since August 2022, freight platform Xeneta said.

Some industry players think part of the reason for the bottlenecks at China ports is fuelled by U.S. importers rushing to buy Chinese goods such as steel and medical products that will be subject to steep tariff hikes from Aug. 1.

But newly imposed U.S. tariffs would affect only about 4% of Chinese imports to the U.S., said Jared Bernstein, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers.

Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, the largest U.S. gateway for Chinese ocean imports, also expects a limited impact.

"We may see some of this cargo come in, but it is not going to be a deluge," he said.

Concerns about possible strikes at U.S. ports this year could also be pulling the peak season forward, while DHL said German port strikes were adding to the gridlock.

All of those disruptions will likely mean higher prices for consumers, experts warn.

"These are huge financial hits for shippers to absorb," said Peter Sand, chief analyst at Xeneta.

(Reporting by Jeslyn Lerh in Singapore, Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles, and Lisa Barrington in Seoul; Editing by Miyoung Kim and Kim Coghill)

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