Great Malaysian Railway Journeys
RASA

rooftops of Rasa

I wrote these Great Malaysian Railway Journey pages during the period 2014-2017. They used to be hosted on a separate Weebly website but since mid 2026 Weebly is no longer available for customers in Malaysia so I am transferring the content here.

THE STATION

Rasa Railway StationRasa Railway Station

Rasa is a station on the Tanjung Malim to Rawang extension of the KTM Komuter line. Trains stop here roughly once an hour in each direction. 

You are unlikely to find a taxi or bus on exiting the station so you will need to walk. Fortunately, Rasa railway station is located near the centre of this small town.

THE TOWN

Rasa, which means 'taste', is a quiet and peaceful town in the Hulu Selangor district. Here are a few photos taken within walking distance of the station:

100 year old temple in Rasa100 year old temple in Rasa
Main Street in RasaMain Street in Rasa
Cosy shop in RasaCosy shop in Rasa
Vintage MazdaVintage Mazda
Estate of Tan Boon Chia deceasedEstate of Tan Boon Chia deceased
Shophouses opposite stationShophouses opposite station

One heritage building which I somehow managed to miss is the Tan Boon Chia Mansion which at the time of my visit was derelict and overgrown with creepers but has since been restored. You can read details and see photos on this website.

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David (the one on the left) is the writer behind Malaysia Traveller, sharing first-hand travel advice from over five decades of living and travelling across Asia and the Middle East. Based in Malaysia since 2009 and now in Kuching, he has published over 790 pages on this website, personally visited every place he covers, and uses only his own photos. Readers can learn more on his About Me page. He also shares updates on Facebook and YouTube. He loves uncovering overlooked places that even some Malaysians have never visited.