Best spots for Raya photoshoot

THIS Hari Raya Aidilfitri, dress up in your festive outfits and head out to scenic locations that will serve as the perfect backdrops for your Instagram shots of your outfit of the day.

Here are 10 picturesque places in Selangor worth visiting:

1. Laluan Seni Pekan Lama, Kuala Selangor

Laluan Seni Pekan Lama, Kuala Selangor.

Art enthusiasts will enjoy the mural paintings at Laluan Seni Pekan Lama, located near the Raja Lumu Mosque. There are over 15 distinct painting styles depicting local heritage on the walls of old buildings.

2. Dragonfly Park @ Eco Grandeur, Kuala Selangor

Dragonfly Park @ Eco Grandeur, Kuala Selangor

Surrounded by a gorgeous lake and lush foliage, Dragonfly Park is well-known for its stunning bridge, known as the Eco Bridge. The park in Puncak Alam offers plenty of lovely locations for your festive photos.

3. Sultan Alam Shah Museum, Shah Alam

Sultan Alam Shah Museum, Shah Alam

Built in 1989, the museum’s design is based on Minangkabau architecture. It covers approximately 135,000sq ft showcasing culture and the natural history of Selangor.

Look out for the 100-year-old traditional Bugis house and a few Old School locomotives which will make your pictures stand out. In the vicinity are the Blue Mosque and the Shah Alam Lake that offer even more scenic locations.

4. PJ Street Art Lane, Petaling Jaya

Murals and artwork come together to transform the alley behind the shops, providing an edgy space for visitors to appreciate the local arts and capture snapshots.

5. Gamuda Cove Park, Kuala Langat

Sprawled over 24ha, there are many scenic spots in this pet-friendly park. It has two gushing waterfalls, in addition to lakes and ponds, making it a great place for tourists who enjoy taking photos of flora and fauna.

6. Cyberjaya Lake Garden, Cyberjaya

Established in 1998, the Cyberjaya Lake Garden covers 35ha and a leisurely stroll around the entire area takes around 20 minutes. Lush greenery, lotus flowers and water lilies growing in different parts of the lake add beauty to any photo. There is also a viewing tower, which offers a vista of Cyberjaya’s skyline from above the treetops.

7. Setia Ecohill Park, Semenyih

Setia Ecohill Park, Semenyih

This community park is located on top of a hill with a view across the township of Setia Ecohill. It is a great spot to watch a sunset and take golden-hour photos for your Instagram.

8. Kuala Kubu Baru Street Murals, Hulu Selangor

The town of Kuala Kubu Baru is a veritable time capsule. The murals depict Hulu Selangor’s abundant flora and fauna.

In Hulu Selangor, several mural exhibits are themed after attractions, such as Fraser’s Hill’s Pitcher Flora and Sungai Chiling Fish Sanctuary’s Manseer Fish.

There are also paintings depicting activities such as paragliding, bird viewing, and jungle hiking where visitors enjoy the natural surroundings.

9. Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi Walk, Sepang

Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi (BSST) Walk is heritage mural art alleyway with huge paintings that depict Sepang’s rich history and landmarks. Depictions of the Sepang International Circuit, Sungai Pelek Miners’ Jetty, Bukit Pelandok, Bagan Lalang Beach, KLIA Airport Sepang, and Bangkong Bukit Orang Asli Village, transform the alleyway into a vivid canvas. It serves as an art market on weekends, when local artists set up stalls to sell antiques and artwork.

Colourful Windmill and Swing, Sekinchan.

10. Colourful Windmill and Swing, Sekinchan

Sabak Bernam has many Instagrammable locations, such as the colourful windmill, steps and swings with fantastic views of the area’s rice fields.