Mixed style
Malay, Chinese and Arab.
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A historic royal palace in the town of Jugra, built in 1899 for Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah, the fifth Sultan of Selangor, who kept coming here until his death in 1938, after which it was closed. It was the birthplace of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, who later became King of Malaysia. The palace blends Malay, Chinese, Arab and European architecture: white wings under tiled roofs, carved timber walkways and verandas, and inner courtyards. Chinese craftsmen from the nearby tin mines worked on its construction, and their touch shows in its decoration. The palace was declared a historic monument in 1980 and has undergone restoration since it fell empty, and entry is free. A village quiet hangs over it, as it lies off the usual tourist trails. It stands about two hundred metres from the Sultan Alaeddin Royal Mosque, so visit both, then climb neighbouring Jugra Hill for views of the Langat river mouth and the old lighthouse.
Malay, Chinese and Arab.
A Malaysian king was born here.
Away from the crowds.
Jugra, Kuala Langat, next to the Sultan Alaeddin Royal Mosque
Yes, entry is free and you can walk through its open parts by day; a morning visit with the neighbouring mosque works best.
