For holidaymakers or business travelers who wish to stay in a 5-star Selangor hotel in Malaysia, Petaling Jaya (PJ) is the go-to place. Make sure to look for a prime accommodation here that offers well-appointed rooms and a central location. It will not hurt also if you will check out this travel guide for PJ-bound holidaymakers that highlight several tourist information, must-see attractions, and shopping guides.
A. Tourist Info
1. Language
Most people in Malaysia speak Bahasa Melayu, Chinese, English, and Indian dialects.
2. Weather
Regular temperature is between 22 to 32 degrees Celsius. Considered as one of the country's wettest cities, thunderstorm is very common in PJ.
3. Currency
Malaysian Ringgit (RM or MYR) is the country's currency is. Haggling for cheaper buys when shopping or commuting via local transportation will be a lot easier if you have loose change. So, don't forget to break your bills into smaller denominations. Meanwhile, tipping is not customary because a 10% service charge, in addition to 6% government tax, is included in your bill.
4. Clothing
Some restaurants might require jackets and ties for men and cocktail dresses for ladies. Batik is regarded as an official wear.
5. Banking Hours
They vary from bank to bank but are generally from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday).
B. Top Attractions
Make the most of your vacation in a hotel in Selangor by exploring the following places of interests:
1. Sunway Lagoon - an 80-acre theme park that features a manmade river ride, surf beach, and wave pool
2. Escape Room at The Curve – a live-action puzzle game, designed for one to eight people, in which participants have to solve a mystery
3. Kidzania - an indoor theme park that promotes education-entertainment by showing and encouraging kids to work in various professional jobs
4. The Royale Chulan Damansara Ice Skating Rink - perfect for hand-in-hand figure eights on the ice, accompanied by stunning view of twinkling fairy lights on trees outside this 5-star hotel in PJ
5. Aquaria KLCC - a giant aquarium that shelters thousands of marine species from all over the world
C. Shopping Guide
Here's a list of the shopping centers around PJ for those who wish to indulge in a shopping spree:
1. Utama Shopping Centre - the fourth largest mall in the world that houses more than 650 stores, restaurants, and entertainment outlets
2. The Curve - best known for its weekend flea market
3. Sunway Pyramid - the only mall in Malaysia with an ice skating rink
4. Sunway Giza Mall - under its roof are trendy retail stores and an outdoor strip with al fresco dining outlets
5. Tropicana City Mall - go-to place of shoppers who love fashion boutiques
6. Jaya 33 - a lifestyle centre that is popular for its array of award-winning restaurants
Most of these shopping malls are located just a few minutes away from several frequented Selangor hotels.
