A serene town located just 21 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur; Kajang is placed in Selangor and serves as the district capital of Hulu Langat. Kajang is best known for its delicious range of satay, and has often been termed as 'Satay Town' because...more
A serene town located just 21 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur; Kajang is placed in Selangor and serves as the district capital of Hulu Langat. Kajang is best known for its delicious range of satay, and has often been termed as 'Satay Town' because of the sheer number of satay outlets in the city. Kajang is conveniently connected to the rest of the Klang Valley by the SILK Expressway. There are a number of Muslim-friendly facilities in Kajang.
The Old Town of Kajang is its main attraction. Walking around the Old Town area gives visitors the opportunity to have a look at the old architecture and the bustling markets and vibrant lifestyle of the locals. Most of the old buildings in the Old Town are an amalgamation of Chinese and European architecture.
Kajang has a number of shopping complexes and modern shopping malls. There are also a number of night markets in the town, which are hotspots for bargaining and buying local items and souvenirs. Some notable shopping complexes in Kajang are Billion Shopping Center, Metro Kajang, Metro Point and Kota Kajang.
The nearest airport to Kajang is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The airport is around 52.8km from Kajang. Visitors can take buses or taxis from the airport to Kajang. There are also trains available from the KL Sentral station to Kajang.
There are several halal restaurants in Kajang. Some good Muslim-friendly restaurants to dine in Kajang are Homst Restaurant, Restoran Haji Sharin Low Bangi, Sate Kajang Haji Samuri, Restoran Yati Ayam Percik, Nyok Lan Kajang Satay, etc.
There are quite a number of mosques in Kajang, the most prominent being the Kajang Mosque or Masjid Kajang. Other mosques in Kajang include Masjid Jamek Al Falah and Masjid Jame' Mat Saman, Sungai Ramal.