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

Nearby attractions include: Zoo Negara, Batu Caves, Lord Murugan Statue, Setapak Central.

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...
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.
2.5 miS
3°11'55"N • 101°44'31"E
Wangsa Walk Mall, Kuala Lumpur
65 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Karaoke
4 miS
3°10'38"N • 101°45'4"E
AEON AU2 Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur
102 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
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.
1.7 miS
3°12'38"N • 101°44'56"E
Melawati Mall, Kuala Lumpur
43 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.9 miS
3°10'40"N • 101°44'31"E
LaundryBar Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur
101 min walk • Park, Laundry
3.2 miSW
3°11'45"N • 101°43'23"E
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, Kuala Lumpur
82 min walk • Museum, Visitor center

Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, Kuala Lumpur

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