Short Trip to Northwest of Selangor
Northwest of the state of Selangor includes areas such as the Kuala Selangor District (Tanjung Karang & Kuala Selangor) and the Sabak Bernam District (Sabak Bernam & Sungai Besar), encompassing towns like Kuala Selangor itself and places with significant paddy farming areas like the Integrated Agriculture Development Area (IADA) in North-West Selangor.
Destination #1: Batu Arang
- Local breakfast @ Happy Public Home Rescafe (快乐茶室)
- Coal was first discovered in the region in 1908, when British authorities found large deposits of coal reserves that could be commercially viable and fuel a railway system. Batu Arang was established when the British started mining operations.
- After World War II, rising coal prices and competition from petroleum (which is a cheaper and more attractive fuel) led to the permanent closure of the coal mine on January 30, 1960.
- The former Batu Arang Coal Mine is a scientific and artistic heritage site in Batu Arang town, that is part of the Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark.
- Batu Arang Tunnel was once used to transport coal from the mines in the early 1900s. Take a walk through the dark and mysterious tunnel and immerse yourself in the stories of Malaysia's coal mining history.
Destination #2: Selangor Fruit Valley (Source: Family Fun At Selangor Fruits Valley)
- Batang Berjuntai was renamed "Bestari Jaya" in 2007 despite local resistance, as someone in authority rather mistakenly felt that "batang berjuntai" had phallic connotations (batang is Malay slang for "penis", and berjuntai translate directly as "dangle"). In fact the name referred to a literal "dangling branch" that was seen there when the town was first established; it was named by the resident British administrator.
- Selangor Fruit Valley (SVF) located in Batang Berjuntai, Rawang, this extensive farm spreads across approximately 2,000 acres. In this vast area, you'll find various fruit trees, an apiary, a rubber plantation, lakes, campsites, an orchid farm, a biking trail, herb gardens, and an agriculture-based research centre. The fresh air and peaceful environment make it possible to participate in an endless array of outdoor activities here.
- Aside from that, there are other attractions and available activities such as a mini petting zoo, deer farm, traditional houses, kelulut honey farm and even kayaking, to name a few. Due to its vast surrounding, visitors are able to use trams to enjoy their stroll while taking in the fresh air.
- Malaysia is also known to be the biggest producer of star fruits, with SFV as the biggest star fruit farm not only in Malaysia, but also throughout the world? There are also 20 other types of fruits grown at SFV, including mangoes, rambutans, guavas, papayas, and Selangor's own pineapple (a cross between the Selangor and Thai varieties).
- When visiting SFV, you should also consider trying one of their famous hybrids, the Nangchem! Fruit hybrids are created through controlled speciation and cross-breeding of fruits, which simultaneously creates new varieties and cross-breeds. SFV’s Nangchem is a hybrid of nangka (jackfruit) and cempedak (jackfruit / breadfruit) and you can get it all year round! Nangchem also provides a much better taste and texture than cempedak so you'll surely be astounded by how awesome this Nangchem is!
- Complete journey summary at Selangor Fruit Valley is available at the 1-min video below.
- Fee & Admission:
- Operating Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Open daily except Friday)
- Parking: RM 2 per entry
- Admission:
- Adult: RM 20 (MyKad) / RM 40 (International)
- Children: RM 15 (MyKid) / RM 30 (International)
- Senior Citizen: RM 15 (MyKad) / RM 30 (International)
- Door Gift: A small packet of local fruits
Destination #3: Sekinchan
- Sekinchan is a small town located in Sabak Bernam District.
- Apart from being a lively fishing village, Sekinchan is one of the major rice producing areas of Malaysia. The vast, well-irrigated and organized paddy fields around Sekinchan produce one of the highest yields of rice in the country.
- It’s home to the paddy processing factory, with a museum about the local rice industry.
- Operating Hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (Open daily)
- Admission:
- Adult: RM 5 / Children: RM 5
- Door Gift: A small packet of Sekinchan Rice (280g)
- Tea Break @ Sekinchan Mango King (华仔芒果园) or Sekinchan Lai Farm (赖叔叔果园)
- Sekinchan Mango King: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Open daily)
- Sekinchan Lai Farm: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm (Open daily)
- Operating Hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (Open daily except Mon & Tue)
- Recommendation:
- 🍄 Mushroom Soup 蘑菇汤
- 🍛 Nasi Lemak Fried Mushroom 香脆蘑菇椰浆饭
- 🍟 Crispy Fired Mushroom 炸菇
- 🍤 Prawn Noodle 虾面
- 🍜 Laksa 叻沙
Destination #4: Kuala Selangor
- Kuala Selangor is a coastal town located about 50 km north of Klang, 63 km from Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor, about 70 km from Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Selangor was the old royal capital of Selangor prior to moving to Klang, to Kuala Lumpur, then to Shah Alam.
- 168 Lock Siew Moy (dried seafood and various snacks)
- Operating Hours: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (Open daily)
Destination #5: Sasaran
- Sasaran Art Park (optional, depends on your time schedule)
- Operating Hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (Open daily except Monday)
Destination #6: Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park
- Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park (optional)
- Kampung Kuantan is well known for its fireflies. Firefly tourism in the area began in the early 1970s. Now, tourism is managed by the Kuala Selangor Municipal Council and has expanded rapidly with the addition of 27 small boats for the visitors.
- Operating Hours: 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Open daily)
- Fee: RM50.00 per sampan (max. 4 pax per sampan)
- The entire boat journey takes around 20 minutes
Other Attractions:
Notes:
- Some destination stated above were not included into my recent trip. Just added as recommendation.
- Certain info and photos are taken from various website and Google Maps, for personal reference only.
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