Puchong

Introduction

Puchong is a major town and parliamentary constituency in the Petaling District of Selangor, Malaysia. It sits on the border of Kuala Lumpur and forms part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area, making it a practical base if you want to combine the state of Selangor with easy access to the capital.

Its position within the Klang Valley puts you close to several other well-known towns and cities. Petaling Jaya lies to the north, Subang Jaya to the west, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya to the south, and Seri Kembangan to the east.

Getting there

Puchong is served by the Sri Petaling line LRT, which connects the town with Kuala Lumpur. If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, the easiest toll-free approach is via Jalan Klang Lama or through Bukit Jalil, which brings you into Bandar Kinrara, a township within Puchong.

• From Putrajaya, take the LDP (Lebuh Raya Damansara Puchong); this route carries a toll.
• From Shah Alam, the KESAS highway is a tolled option.
• From Subang Jaya, the LDP via Bandar Sunway is also tolled.

Getting around

Puchong is a sprawling, car-oriented township, and the Damansara–Puchong Expressway (LDP) is its backbone: most major commercial centres sit along it, there are many entrances and exits, and you don't pay tolls on the highway while travelling within Puchong. If you're driving, the LDP will almost certainly be your route. Walking is realistic mainly for short local trips — between a bus stop and a nearby destination, or within a single commercial area such as around IOI Mall or SetiaWalk Puchong — so for anything longer, plan on rail, bus, taxi or ride-hailing.

The Sri Petaling line LRT is the backbone of public transport, linking Puchong with Kuala Lumpur through stations including IOI Puchong Jaya, Puchong Perdana and Puchong Prima. Coverage is only partial, though: some areas, such as around SS 18, are served by the Kelana Jaya Line instead, and the nearest station may still be a walk of ten minutes or more, so check which line and station is closest to your accommodation before you book. Buses connect Puchong to Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, with RapidKL and Causeway Link running routes along Jalan Puchong, Jalan Klang Lama and the LDP; RapidKL is generally the recommended choice, and feeder services link residential areas to the rail network. Metered taxis operate as elsewhere in the Klang Valley, but you may sometimes have to negotiate the price before starting the journey, and ride-hailing is generally the more predictable option. Use a transit app to plan bus trips, since routes and stops change over time.

Where to stay

Puchong's commercial areas are where you'll find the bulk of the city's accommodation, with a variety of mini-hotels clustered among the shops and businesses. Staying in one of these puts you within easy reach of the surrounding commercial districts and their everyday amenities.

Food & drink

For a quick survey of Malaysian cooking, head to the Everyday Foodcourt, where many of the country's best-known dishes are gathered under one roof. Order the jumbo-size fruit juice alongside your meal.

• Puchong yongtauhu, at Bt 14 Puchong, serves homemade yongtauhu and panmee, hot and fresh.
• Foodcourts pour a variety of fruit juices, local hot drinks and beer.

What to see and do

Three days in Puchong

Day one: Start by getting your bearings in Puchong, a town in Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia. It sits within Greater Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley, close to Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, Seri Kembangan and Sri Petaling. Use the LRT or the buses to move around, and if you are coming from Jalan Klang Lama, Bukit Jalil or Bandar Kinrara, plan your route in advance. From Putrajaya you can arrive via the LDP (Lebuh Raya Damansara Puchong); from Shah Alam via KESAS; from Subang Jaya via Bandar Sunway, Damansara and the Puchong Expressway. Spend the rest of the day on foot around IOI Mall and SetiaWalk Puchong.

Day two: Give the day to the neighbourhoods. The Sri Petaling, IOI Puchong Jaya, Puchong Perdana and Puchong Prima each have their own character, so pick a couple and walk them rather than rushing between all of them. Coverage by the SS and the Kelana Jaya Line makes hopping between stops straightforward, and buses fill in the gaps.

Day three: Use Puchong as your base for the wider area. The LRT and buses connect you onward to Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, Seri Kembangan and Sri Petaling, so you can spend a final day dipping into Greater Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley before returning.