Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, Kuala Lumpur

Name: Klang Gates Quartz Ridge
Address: Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, 53100, Malaysia

#51 among attractions in Kuala Lumpur

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The Klang Gates Quartz Ridge is a quartz dyke that runs through northeast of Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor, Malaysia within Bukit Lagong-Kanching-Klang Gates region. With the dimension of more than 14 km long and 200 m wide, it is the longest quartz formation in the world. The other major quartz vein in Kuala Lumpur is along Kajang-Cheras road, which is about 8 km long, however the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge is one-of-its-kind because it has four types of quartz formation. The area has five endemic plants species among 265 species, found nowhere else in the world. A rare animal, the serow is found here as well. ()

Local name: Bukit TaburCoordinates: 3°14'5"N, 101°44'53"E

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Taman MelawatiKuala Lumpur 53100 Malaysia

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Day trips

Klang Gates Quartz Ridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zoo Negara, Batu Caves, Ampang Park, Lord Murugan Statue.

1.8 miSE
Sprawling, open-concept zoological park
Zoo Negara, Kuala Lumpur
47 min walk • Zoo Negara, also known as the National Zoo of Malaysia, is a significant zoological park situated in the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. This sprawling 110-acre sanctuary is home to over 5,000 specimens from 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
4.4 miW
Hindu temple set in limestone caves
Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur
113 min walk • The Batu Caves, situated in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are an iconic landmark and a revered site for Hindu devotees. These limestone caves, estimated to be 400 million years old, house several Hindu temples and shrines within their vast chambers and are...
5.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ampang Park, Kuala Lumpur
140 min walk • Ampang Park, an iconic shopping centre in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, stands as a testament to the city's rapid development and modernization. Opening its doors in 1973, it was the first retail haven of its kind in the country, paving the way for the...
4.4 miW
Temple
Lord Murugan Statue, Kuala Lumpur
113 min walk • *This is the tallest statue of Lord Murugan in the world at 146 feet Bhoomi Puja was held on September 6, 2016 and the work started It has been announced that the consecration will take place on April 6, 2022 It has been decided to hold a consecration ceremony on April 6 for the...
2.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Setapak Central, Kuala Lumpur
72 min walk • Setapak Central, previously known as KL Festival City, is a shopping mall located along Jalan Genting Klang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in Danau Kota, a township in Setapak.
5.1 miW
Mosque
Masjid Jamek Al-Amaniah
130 min walk • Nestled within the bustling heart of Malaysia, the Masjid Jamek Al-Amaniah stands as a beacon of spiritual serenity and architectural beauty. This mosque, more commonly known as Al-Amaniah Mosque, is a significant place of worship for the Muslim community in the region.
5.1 miSW
National gallery with international art
National Visual Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
132 min walk • The National Art Gallery of Malaysia is a public art gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The gallery is situated along Jalan Tun Razak, on the northern edge of central Kuala Lumpur.
4.8 miSW
Park, Lake
Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur
124 min walk • Titiwangsa Lake Park is an urban park in Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2.6 miNW
Museum
Orang Asli Museum, Kuala Lumpur
67 min walk • The Orang Asli Museum is a museum in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia that showcases the history and tradition of the indigenous Orang Asli people. It includes a library and a small theater hall, and was opened on 29 September 1987 by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
~770 ftE
Dam
Klang Gates Dam, Kuala Lumpur
4 min walk • Klang Gates Dam is a dam in Ulu Klang, Gombak District, Selangor, Malaysia. It is also known as the Bukit Tabur Dam. Completed in 1958, the dam is the first dam in Malaysia for water supply. It is a concrete arch dam with a spillway in the centre.
5.1 miSW
Library
National Library of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
131 min walk • The National Library of Malaysia is a library established under the National Library Act 1972 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The National Library is responsible for providing a collection of knowledge at national level for the present and future generations.