Gombak District, Kuala Lumpur

#164 among attractions in Kuala Lumpur

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The Gombak District is an administrative district located in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. The district was created on February 1, 1974, the same day when Kuala Lumpur was declared a Federal Territory. Until 1997, Rawang was the district capital; the capital has been moved to Bandar Baru Selayang. Gombak borders Kuala Lumpur to the southeast and the Genting Highlands to the east. Both Gombak and Kuala Lumpur, along with some other districts in Selangor, are situated within the Klang Valley. Other localities that are situated in Gombak district include Batu Arang, Kuang, Rawang, Bandar Kundang, Gombak Town, Selayang, Kepong and Hulu Kelang. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 3°16'27"N, 101°34'15"E

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Gombak District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kanching Falls, Imam Al Ghazali Mosque, Templer Park, Tasik Biru Seri Kundang.

3.9 miNE
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Kanching Falls
100 min walk • Kanching Falls, nestled in the heart of Malaysia, is a natural oasis that offers a refreshing retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. This water park, not to be confused with man-made amusement parks, is a series of seven cascading waterfalls that create...
6.7 miSE
Mosque
Imam Al Ghazali Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
171 min walk • The Imam Al Ghazali Mosque is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This mosque is located at Bandar Manjalara and was named after Imam Al-Ghazali, a Muslim philosopher.
3.7 miNE
Forest, Park
Templer Park, Rawang
96 min walk • Templer Park is a forest reserve in Rawang, Gombak District, Selangor, Malaysia. It is 1,214 hectares in size and it was named in honour of Sir Gerald Templer, a British High Commissioner in Malaya.
3.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tasik Biru Seri Kundang
90 min walk • Tasik Biru Seri Kundang is a recreational lake located at Kampung Melayu Sri Kundang, Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia, a village near to Sungai Buloh. It is an ex-mining lake that used to be developed long time ago during the British colonial time.
5.7 miSE
Town
Kepong
146 min walk • Kepong is a town in northern Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The name is a Malay word meaning "Enclose" or "Surround", as the town is surrounded by a mountain range.
3.1 miN
Village
Janda Baik
81 min walk • Janda Baik is a village in Bentong District, Pahang, Malaysia. It is about 45 km from Kuala Lumpur and 800 m above sea level. It was estimated to have a population of around 2,820 in 2019.
4.5 miS
City
Sungai Buloh
116 min walk • One of the main attractions in Sungai Buloh is the Sungai Buloh Wetland Reserve, a sprawling nature reserve that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the reserve on foot or by boat, taking in the picturesque landscapes and spotting...