Kuala Lumpur district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Ampang

Ampang is a city in Kuala Lumpur district, Malaysia, home to about 126,285 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 73 mosques & dargahs, 34 waterfalls, 20 museums and 18 caves. The must-see places are Masjid Al - Ubudiah (4 km), Masjid Al-Akram (6 km) and Masjid Nurus Saadah (6 km).

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Ampang, Malaysia
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur district, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ampang at a glance

Location
Kuala Lumpur district, Malaysia
Population
about 126,285
Coordinates
3.1500° N, 101.7667° E
Places within 50 km
230 (106 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Ampang

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Mosques & dargahs near Ampang

84 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ampang. The closest is Surau Fatimah Az-Zahra (1 km); the best-known is Masjid Al - Ubudiah (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ampang

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Ampang. The closest is Air Terjun Empangan Tasik Hijau (3 km); the best-known is Bukit Apek Waterfall (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Ampang

20 museums within 100 km of Ampang. The closest is Petronas Gallery (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ampang

18 caves within 100 km of Ampang. The closest is White Cave (1 km); the best-known is Persatuan Poh Toh Kampung Batu Kuala Lumpur (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Ampang

14 temples within 100 km of Ampang. The closest is Kau Ong Yah Lam Thian Kiong Temple (1 km); the best-known is Guan Di Temple Chinatown (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ampang

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ampang. The closest is Klang Gates Quartz Ridge (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ampang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ampang
  2. 6 km Masjid Al-Akram · mosque, Kuala Lumpur
  3. 2 km As Syakirin Mosque · mosque, Kuala Lumpur
  4. 1 km KLCC Park · park, Kuala Lumpur
  5. 8 km Masjid Nurus Saadah · mosque, Selangor
  6. 3 km Masjid Al - Ubudiah · mosque, Selangor
  7. 4 km Back to Ampang

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How to reach Ampang

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    Within 15 km of Ampang

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ampang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs7384Surau Fatimah Az-Zahra (1 km)
    Waterfalls3435Air Terjun Empangan Tasik Hijau (3 km)
    Museums2020Petronas Gallery (8 km)
    Caves1818White Cave (1 km)
    Temples1414Kau Ong Yah Lam Thian Kiong Temple (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints713Klang Gates Quartz Ridge (13 km)
    Parks1012KLCC Park (7 km)
    Other attractions1111Petronas Towers (8 km)
    Churches1111Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (6 km)
    Buddhist sites1111Bukit Ceylon Chinese Temple (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Titiwangsa Lake Park (9 km)
    Forts & heritage78Saint John's Institution (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67KL Forest Eco-Park (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Carey Island (66 km)
    Beaches & coast01Morib Beach (71 km)

    Ampang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ampang?

    Masjid Al - Ubudiah (mosque, about 4 km), Masjid Al-Akram (mosque, about 6 km), Masjid Nurus Saadah (mosque, about 6 km), As Syakirin Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), KLCC Park (park, about 7 km), Petronas Towers (attraction, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ampang?

    230 places on Spotwander: 73 mosques & dargahs, 34 waterfalls, 20 museums, 18 caves, 14 temples.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ampang?

    Surau Fatimah Az-Zahra, about 1 km by road; Jamiul-Huda Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ampang?

    Air Terjun Empangan Tasik Hijau, about 3 km by road; Saga Hill Waterfall (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ampang?

    Petronas Gallery, about 8 km by road; National Visual Arts Gallery (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ampang?

    Start in Ampang, visit Masjid Al-Akram, then As Syakirin Mosque, then KLCC Park, then Masjid Nurus Saadah, then Masjid Al - Ubudiah, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ampang?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ampang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ampang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.