OOTD AT THESE 10 LOCATIONS DURING AIDILFITRI IN SELANGOR
As we approach the end of Ramadan, family members and neighbours are bustling around preparing for Aidilfitri. From the new sets of curtains, matching traditional attire, preparing Aidilfitri dishes and figuring out how long it would take to drive back to revered hometowns – these aspects are what makes Aidilfitri memorable. However, between those hectic preparations, we will always find a time to take proper Aidilfitri Outfit-Of- The-Day pictures. If you are searching for instagrammable places to showcase your head-to-toe glamorous outfits, we got you covered! Read through 10 interesting places in Selangor for your Aidilfitri OOTD this year.
RAINBOW WINDMILL AND SWING, SEKINCHAN
Rainbow Windmill and Swing in Sekinchan is not an unfamiliar location for the people who live in the area, moreover, it is considered one of the most famous tourist spots in the district of Sabak Bernam. In addition to being surrounded by gorgeous rice fields, the region has a lot of Instagrammable locations for those interested in visiting, like the rainbow windmill, the colourful steps, and the swings that provide a perspective of the picturesque paddy fields. Anyone can visit and use the site, which is free of charge and close to Padi Sentral Homestay.
LALUAN SENI PEKAN LAMA, KUALA SELANGOR
Many local artists now use mural paintings as a well-known method to showcase their creative vision on Selangor’s buildings and architecture. It enhances and maintains the cleanliness of the surrounding areas and back alleyways in addition to drawing visitors and art enthusiasts. Laluan Seni Pekan Lama that located near to Raja Lumu Mossque, features many paintings painted on both sides of the alleyway. As early as 2019, the UITM’s fine art rangers, or also known as cerakcarakita, produced a few murals. Visitors and art enthusiasts will not be disappointed when they snap their Aidilfitri Outfit-of-the-Day photos, as there are over 15 distinct styles of heritage-based mural painting on the walls of old buildings in addition to vibrant brick footprints.
DRAGONFLY PARK @ ECO GRANDEUR, KUALA SELANGOR
Surrounded by a gorgeous lake and lush foliage, Dragonfly Park @ Eco Grandeur is well-known for its stunning bridge, known as the Eco Bridge. This park in Puncak Alam has over 2,000 stairs and offers plenty of lovely locations for your Aidilfitri OOTD photos. This private park is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. It has several attractions, including a playground, fitness centre, benches, vehicle parking space, basketball court,and futsal court. Visitors can come for running, cycling, and strolling.
PJ STREET ART LANE, PETALING JAYA
There have been several creative changes made to the new Petaling Jaya development. You may see a lot of exquisite paintings being made in Petaling Jaya. Although there are many murals and paintings with their own unique and varied artwork at the rear of shopping lots and alleyways that showcase traditional motifs from the ethnicities of Malay, Chinese, and Indian, it is still appropriate for your Aidlfitri pictures for tourists and visitors to come and appreciate local arts being displayed. It is advised that tourists and visitors visit on the weekends to escape the parking congestion brought on by local business hours during weekdays. Furthermore, to get around the town of Petaling Jaya, public buses can be accessed by using the PJ Green Bus. To add, the nearest train station is at the Amcorp Mall Station for any visitors or tourists who would like to visit.
SULTAN ALAM SHAH MUSEUM, SHAH ALAM
This museum is the main symbol of cultural heritage and development in the state of Selangor. Established in 1989, the museum has a unique design which is based on the Minangkabau architecture. It covers approximately 135,000 square feet full of culture and natural history of Selangor that displays many unique and interesting spots for tourists and visitors to come and take your Aidilfitri pictures such as the 100 years old traditional Bugis house and a few old school locomotives which will make your Aidilfitri pictures stands out. Apart from that, the museum is surrounded by other spots such as The Blue Mosque and the Shah Alam Lake for visitors to explore.
GAMUDA COVE PARK, KUALA LANGAT
A jogging track of 5 KM is part of this 60-acre pet-friendly park. There are many photogenic locations in this well-kept park for tourists and visitors to take their Aidilfitri OOTD. For those who love animals and would want to have an outdoor Aidilfitri picture session, the gated and secured areas are pet-friendly as well. You can witness many people strolling with their pets throughout the day. Other than that, Gamuda Cove Park works hard to preserve its ecosystems and adds to its biological richness; it has two gushing waterfalls and keeps the natural lakes and ponds intact to encourage the growth of plants and animals, making it a great place for tourists who enjoy taking photos of the park’s flora and fauna.
BANDAR BARU SALAK TINGGI (BBST) WALK, SEPANG
Apart from Laluan Seni Pekan lama in Kuala Selangor and PJ Street Art Lane in Petaling Jaya, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi (BSST) Walk is also one of the go-to heritage mural art alleyway for visitors and tourists to take their Aidilfitri Outfit-Of-The-Day pictures. Huge paintings that depict Sepang's rich history and culture, including the Sepang International Circuit, Sungai Pelek Miner Jetty to Bukit Pelandok, Bagan Lalang Beach, KLIA Airport Sepang, and Bangkong Bukit Orang Asli Village, decorate the alleyway, which is a vivid canvas. The alleyway will be transformed into an art market on weekends, when a number of local artists will set up stalls and sell antiques and artwork to tourists and art enthusiasts.
CYBERJAYA LAKE GARDEN, CYBERJAYA
Established in 1998, the Cyberjaya Lake Garden is a small park, covering just 86 acres, and a leisurely stroll around the entire area takes around 20 minutes. But the lush greenery and vibrant lotus flowers and water lilies growing in different parts of the lake in this charming park will undoubtedly provide a lovely natural backdrop for your Raya OOTD photos. Walking around the lake on a boardwalk will lead you past the viewing tower, which offers views of Cyberjaya's skyline from above the treetops. Along with that, family and friends may have a picnic, some light fishing, and a swimming pool in
the lake garden.
SETIA ECOHILL PARK, SEMENYIH
Setia Ecohill Park is a unique and well-maintained local community park since it is located on top of a hill with a view across the township of Setia Ecohill, Semenyih. The park is an ideal place for families and friends to come for exercising or even relaxing with a 20 KM of jogging and cycling paths throughout the Setia Ecohill. Since the park is located on top of a hill, it is a great spot to watch a sunset and take that Aidilfitri golden hour photos for your instagram.
KKB STREET MURALS, HULU SELANGOR
The charming town of Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) still has a hint of colonialism about it. The famous Sun Sun Nam Cheong Restaurant, which has been around for 101 years and is still owned by the same family, is close to the KKB Street Murals. Travellers will discover that the murals and paintings depict Hulu Selangor's abundant flora and fauna as they stroll along the walkway. In Hulu Selangor, several mural exhibits are themed after well-known locations or popular tourist attractions, such as Fraser Hill’s Pitcher Flora and Sungai Chiling Fish Sanctuary's Manseer Fish. In addition, there are paintings representing other tourist attractions including paragliding, bird viewing, and jungle hiking. Tourists and visitors should visit KKB Murals to take photos for your Aidilfitri OOTDs.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, elevating your Aidilfitri style becomes an exhilarating adventure. Each spot offers a unique backdrop to capture unforgettable moments with loved ones providing endless opportunities for breathtaking photos and cherished memories. For more tourism inspiration in Selangor, visit Tourism Selangor’s official website, www.selangor.travel or follow Tourism Selangor’s official social media account; Selangor Tourism’s Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube channels.
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