Introduction
Istana Bandar is one of the oldest Malay palaces that still retains its original design, with the fame of being one of the most astonishing historical palaces in the country



What to Expect?
If you are somewhere near Klang or Banting and are keen to see old architecture of buildings, this is one of the place that you should consider going. It used to be the royal capital of Selangor when Sultan Abdul Samad decided to move there and make it his residence in 1875.


History
Bandar Palace Jugra belongs to Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah, the fifth Sultan of Selangor. He lived here for many years until his death in 1938. His grandson, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, who was to be the eight Sultan of Selangor, was born in the palace in 1926.
Today, the palace is a historical gallery and site - open for visit to public, with no entrance fees.



The double-storey structure has many rooms, including a royal bath (Kolam Mandi Diraja), throne room (Balai Rong Seri), banquet room (Kamar Santap Diraja), bedrooms (Kamar Beradu), audience halls (Balai Mengadap), verandah (Sotoh), kitchen (Dapur) and a “forbidden garden” (Taman Larangan).



In fact, Istana Bandar is one of the most astonishing palaces in the country. It is also one of the oldest Malay palaces that still retains its original design.
Visitors can spend hours marvelling at the intricate woodwork of the palace through these different rooms. It’s easy to be enthralled by the beauty of the place once you walk into the grounds of the palace.




Also known as Istana Alaeddin or Alaeddin Palace, the building was constructed using high-quality cengal timber and marble. Its design is largely Islamic, mainly of Indian and Middle-Eastern origin. There is also some Chinese influence (the roof’s carved fascia board and sisik naga or dragon fin), as craftsmen from China were involved in the palace’s construction.



Roam around the various chambers in the two-storey building and check out its interiors for a sense of how the Selangor royalty lived in the past. The fact that Istana Bandar is situated on a 5ha land means that there’s plenty to explore.




Bandar Palace Jugra fell into disuse after independence, when the administrative center of the state was moved to Kuala Lumpur. It was later used as a craft center and a center for studying the Quran, the central religious text of Islam.


It is usually visited together with Bukit Jugra, Makam Diraja Sultan Abdul Samad (Royal Mausoleum) and the yellow-coloured Masjid Sultan Alaeddin, which is located next door.
Bukit Jugra





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Golf Golf
2 weeks agoNice place to visit but it appeared to be not well taken care of. Very soon the wooden structures are going to be eaten up by termites. The Makchik who cleaner could be seen relaxing near the kitchen, swiping her smart phone.
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Edmund JP
a month agoInteresting POI in a hidden place. Nice to explore the place, but nothing much inside the buildings. Hope the tousirm board will turn this historical beautiful Palace to a tourist spot.
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Eddie Lim
a month agoA wonderful place to visit. The architecture of the Palace reflects the rich cultural heritage of this land and preservation of these sites will enable tourists to appreciate the beauty of Malaysia.
More information about the Palace should be researched and displayed as currently, there is not enough information about how the Palace was used in the different sections with courtyards and all. We can only guess and imagine...
The place however is well taken care of and clean. Kudos to that! The guard at the gate entrance was very friendly and pleasant. I forgot to ask for his name.
Do not forget to visit the Jugra museum and the lighthouse nearby too. -
Stephen Abraham
3 months agoDefinitely one of the best kept secrets of Banting area. I didn't even know this place existed. It's quite a large palace which was built in the late 1800s. Entrance is free, just register your name at the guardhouse. Parking is available for cars. Check out the palace as you walk trough the side courtyard to the back of the palace. Go inside and climb on the first floor and check out the views there. Locate also the central water well. Very interesting place and worth the journey to get here. Also drop by to visit the royal burial site not far away.
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daniel wong
3 months agoNice to see that an old historical piece of our history is so well preserve.. It is a bit bare with no deco and furniture pieces but the architectural structure is well maintained and quietness of the Palace really echo the vastness of space. It's like we can really feel the cultural and significance of the Palace in its heyday.. A truly remarkable piece of history..
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