A day trip out of the City

Yesterday being the public holiday, we took the kids on a trip away from the city, travelling through old rubber and palm oil plantations which was once own by the British planters at the the turn of the 18th century. Through winding road and passing few shanty-looking towns and several Malay villages to the historical hill of Bukit Melawati, located in the heart of Kuala Selangor

It was once home to amighty fortress built by the Sultan Ibrahim of Selangor towards the end of the 17th Century against the Dutch. the fort faced the sea with a commanding view of the coastline and the Selangor river mouth. Not much was left of the fort after the merciless pounding. All that remains today are a few decrepit foundation stones and walls along with some of the 68 cannons originally used for the defence.

Perched on its summit, is the Altingsburg Lighthouse which is still in working condition The lighthouse was built in 1907 and continues to guide the ships sailing  through the Straits of Malacca today.

Grass and shrubbery now covers what used to be the stones of the fort. The hill is now 'park-like' with rainforest tress towering over the landscape and home to the silver leaf monkeys. Vehicles are not allowed into the area, everyone are to hop onto a trailer like locomotive for a scenic view of the area and the nearby aquarium for a small fee.

And the much anticipated seafood by the river later

Some collage of photos from around the area

Thank you for coming by and have a good weekend.