Monday, May 04, 2026

Travel: PBC's Sitiawan 1D Trip

PBC's Sitiawan 1D Trip


Sitiawan is a small town in Perak, Malaysia. It is also known as "Little Fuzhou of West Malaysia". The population is predominantly Chinese, especially from Fuzhou. Most residents understand Fuzhou (Foochow) dialect, Hokkien dialect, Cantonese dialect, Mandarin, Malay, and English.

Sitiawan is mostly flat, with hills near the coastal town of Lumut. The majority of residents rely on agriculture, with rubber, oil palm, and mangoes being the main products. Aquaculture also contributes significantly, producing a considerable amount of chickens and freshwater fish and shrimp, making it one of Malaysia's major producers. Some residents also make a living from fishing; the cheap and fresh seafood has led to the emergence of many seafood restaurants, with Kampung Cina being particularly famous.

As early as 1903, a group of 363 people from Fuzhou, China, including 72 women and 55 children, landed at the port of Sitiawan, beginning the town's history of settlement.

Because Kampung Koh was the community center for the settlers, and the Methodist Church appointed Pastor Ling Cheng Mei, a Fuzhou native who led the Fuzhou settlers, established a church in Kampung Koh, which was also the social center at the time. The pastor was their leader, and any matters had to be handled by Pastor Ling at the pastor's house. Therefore, since everyone often said they wanted to go to the pastor's house, Kampung Koh was also known as the "Pastor's House".

实兆远 (Sitiawan) 是马来西亚霹雳州 (Perak) 的一个小镇。它也被称为“西马小福州”。这里以华人居多,尤其是福州人。这里的居民绝大部分都听得懂福州话,福建话,广东话,华语,马来语与英语。

实兆远一片平原,只有靠海的红土坎镇 (Lumut) 有少许小山。居民绝大部分以农业为生,橡胶、油棕与芒果是这里主要的生产。养殖业也贡献不少,这里生产不少肉鸡与淡水鱼虾,为马来西亚主要生产地之一。也有些居民以渔业为生,海鲜便宜且新鲜,因而出现了很多海鲜楼 (Seafood Restaurant),以福清洋 (Kampung Cina) 为主,名闻遐迩。

早在1903年,一批为数共363名来自中国福州包括72名妇女及55名小童等在实兆远港口登陆后,便展开了实兆远的开垦史实。

由于甘文阁为开垦的社区中心,而率领福州人来开垦的美以美年议会委派的福州人牧师林称美是在甘文阁建立教会,而教会又是当时的社交活动中心,牧师是他们的头领,任何的事务处理都要到牧师楼去找林牧师办理,因此在大家经常表示要到牧师楼去的情况下,甘文阁的另一称号就是大家口中的“牧师楼”了。

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Target Itinerary【目标行程】
    • Located at small town of Ayer Tawar, Perak, Malaysia. The museum was founded by Manjung (previously known as Dinding) Kutien Association, it is committed to restore and preserve the early Fuzhou settlement history and culture. Although there is also a famous "七条路(Cecil Street)" in Penang, but this special museum is actually located in Ayer Tawar, Perak.
    • 七条路 "Qi Tiao Lu" (literally "Seventh Road") is, simply put, the old name for Ayer Tawar. However, it is also important to note that "Qi Tiao Lu" serves as a historical symbol for the Chinese community in Dinding (the former name for Manjung) — including the Fuzhou and Xinghua dialect groups — who migrated south in the early days and pioneered the area, opening up a succession of roads ranging from "New Road" in Kampong Koh to "Second Road," "Third Road," and eventually "Seventh Road."
    • Key Highlights
      • Recreating the "Three Knives and Three Heads" History: The museum vividly displays the traditional tools that early Fuzhou settlers relied on for their livelihoods — specifically scissors, barbering razors, and kitchen knives, alongside hoes, axes, and the "human head" (symbolizing the arduous labor of the early pioneers) — offering a profound glimpse into the grassroots lives of our forebears.
      • Simulated Rubber Tapping Scene: The second floor features a realistic recreation of a rubber plantation and a processing shed, showcasing the vintage tools and historical photographs associated with the rubber-tapping activities of early pioneers.
      • Traditional Home Life and Wedding Customs: The museum faithfully reproduces the interior of a traditional Fuzhou "atap" (palm-thatch) house and displays artifacts related to historical wedding customs as well as the "Eight Treasures" of daily life.
    • Visitations are solely by appointment only, to book a time slot, please contact Mr. Ling (019-5582543) in advance.
    • 位于马来西亚霹雳州曼绒县爱大华(Ayer Tawar)的民办历史文物馆。该馆由天定古田会馆创办,致力于还原与保存早期福州古田先贤在当地刻苦耐劳的拓荒历史与籍贯文化。虽然槟城乔治市也有著名的“七条路(Cecil Street)” ,但这座专门的文物馆实际座落在霹雳州的爱大华七条路。
    • 谈起“七条路”,说白了就是爱大华的旧名。但不得不提的是,“七条路”也是天定(曼绒的旧称)华社,包括福州及兴化籍贯族群早期南来从甘文阁新路、开辟二条路、三条路至七条路的历史象征。
    • 馆内核心看点
      • 还原“三刀三头”历史: 馆内生动展示了早期福州人赖以谋生的传统工具,即剪刀、理发刀、菜刀以及锄头、斧头、人头,深刻反映了先辈早年的基层生活面貌。
      • 模拟割胶场景: 二楼特别打造了逼真的模拟橡胶园与胶房,展示了先贤割胶时使用的古老器具与历史照片。
      • 传统家居与婚嫁习俗: 馆内完整复刻了当年福州人的亚答屋家居布置,并陈列了许多旧时的婚娶习俗物件与生活“八宝”。
    • 所有来访均需预约,如需预约,请联系林时兴先生(019-5582543) 。

  • Shuan Fu Pillow Bun【双福福州包】(Target: Pre-Order in Advance)

    • Shuan Fu Pillow Bun is a legendary bakery located in Ayer Tawar, Perak, celebrated for its authentic handmade Foochow Pillow Buns (also known as Momo or ZhenTou Bao). Unlike typical round buns, these are large, rectangular, and feature multiple layers of flavorful fillings. The buns are made using natural yeast, resulting in a distinctively airy, soft, and springy texture that "bounces back" when squeezed. Their most iconic item, featuring alternating layers of salty peanuts and sweet red bean paste. Other flavors include coarsely ground peanuts, red bean paste, kaya, black sesame, and chocolate.
    • Alternative: Lee Ji Pao Shop @ Pekan Gurney
    • 位于霹雳州爱大华的“枕头包”是一家福州包店,以其正宗的手工福州枕头包(又称馍馍)而闻名。与常见的圆形面包不同,这些枕头包个头较大,呈长方形,内馅丰富,层次分明。面包采用天然酵母发酵,因此口感蓬松柔软,富有弹性,轻轻按压会迅速回弹。其中最受欢迎的是咸花生和甜红豆沙馅的夹心。其他口味包括粗磨花生、红豆沙、咖椰酱、黑芝麻和巧克力。
    • 其他选择: 李记包店 @ 格尼市

    • With a history spanning over 80 years, the household name Lang Hua Mee Trading is the largest noodle wholesaler in Ayer Tawar. Its product range includes oil noodles, dry-toss noodles, Hokkien noodles, versatile sauces, wonton wrappers, and Fuzhou-style dried wrappers. It is safe to say that anyone visiting Ayer Tawar is likely to taste the noodles produced by this company.
    • In recent years, the company launched the "喜士多" (Xi-Shi-Duo) brand, combining fresh noodles with exclusive seasonings to create handcrafted, convenient dry-toss noodle packs. This initiative has successfully brought the unique, traditional Fuzhou flavors of Ayer Tawar to a wider audience.
    • The brand's convenient dry-toss noodle packs come in two varieties: traditional Fuzhou style and spicy. The traditional version features a rich, dark color and deep flavor, accompanied by a signature condiment unique to the local Fuzhou community — garlic vinegar — which enhances the taste and evokes a sense of nostalgic connection to the hometown.
    • Recommended: Dry-mixed noodles, all-purpose sauce, wonton wrappers, Fuzhou-style dried wrappers.
    • 拥有逾80年历史、家喻户晓的兰花面贸易,是爱大华规模最大的面食批发商,出品涵盖油面、干捞面、福建面、万能酱、云吞皮、福州干皮等多种产品。可以说,来到爱大华,几乎都能尝到他们家的面食。
    • 近年更创立了“喜士多”品牌,将新鲜面条结合独家调味,打造成全手工包装的方便干拌面,成功让爱大华独有的福州古早风味走向更远的地方。
    • 品牌推出的方便包装干拌面,包含福州古早味与香辣味。其中古早味干拌面色泽浓黑、味道丰富,并附有小福州独有的特色调料 — “蒜醋”,用来提鲜和化解乡愁。
    • 推荐: 干拌面、万能酱、云吞皮、福州干皮

  • Disneyland Ayer Tawar Community Park【爱大华迪士尼公园】

    • Disneyland Ayer Tawar is a charming, Disney-themed public recreational park and playground located in Ayer Tawar, Perak. Despite its name, it is not an official Disney theme park but rather a community park famous for its colorful replicas of iconic characters and buildings. The park features a "dreamy mini castle," statues of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and a 15-foot-tall Donald Duck statue, which is reportedly the tallest in Perak. Popular photo ops include a heart-shaped landmark, a colorful umbrella corridor, and various cartoon-themed backgrounds.
    • 爱大华迪士尼公园是位于霹雳州爱大华的一座迷人的迪士尼主题公共休闲公园和游乐场。尽管名为“迪士尼乐园”,但它并非官方的迪士尼主题公园,而是一个以色彩缤纷的迪士尼经典人物和建筑复制品而闻名的社区公园。公园内有一座“梦幻迷你城堡”、白雪公主和七个小矮人的雕像,以及一座高达15英尺(约4.6米)的唐老鸭雕像,据称是霹雳州最高的唐老鸭雕像。热门拍照地点包括心形地标、色彩斑斓的雨伞走廊和各种卡通主题背景。

  • Come To Eat【佳佳福州传统美食楼】|  Lunch【午餐】

    • Target menu selection for lunch
      • Ting Bian Hu / 福州鼎边糊
      • Long Yen / 福州蛋燕
      • Red Wine Noodles / 福州红酒面线
      • Foochow Fried Noodles / 福州炒煮面

  • Hock Chew So Mee Shua【福州寿面线】

    • A renowned traditional noodle manufacturer in Sitiawan, Perak, specializing in authentic handmade Foochow (Hockchew) noodles. This specific location is primarily a producer of Mee Suah (wheat vermicelli). Visitors can often see sheets of noodles drying on trays in the sun outside the factory, a traditional method that gives the noodles their signature texture.
    • Hock Chew So Mee Shua is a traditional Fuzhou handmade noodle with a long history, renowned for being as fine as silk yet soft and resilient, and for symbolizing longevity and peace. Unlike ordinary noodles, authentic Fuzhou "mee shua" is hand-pulled, naturally sun-dried, and possesses a subtle, natural saltiness; when cooked, the broth remains clear rather than cloudy, and the noodles offer a smooth, pleasant texture.
    • Located in Kampung Cina, Sitiawan, this traditional family-run workshop preserves the authentic, third-generation techniques of hand-pulling and sun-drying the noodles. On sunny days, visitors can often see the noodles drying outdoors; rows of "mee shua" hanging neatly like white silk threads create a unique and picturesque cultural sight.
    • If you are unable to visit Sitiawan in person, these handmade noodles are distributed across Malaysia. You can easily purchase them online for home delivery via local e-commerce platforms such as Shopee Malaysia or Lazada Malaysia by searching for "Sitiawan Hock Chew Mee Shua."
    • Alternative: Sitiawan Mee Suah, I Love Sitiawan 面线
    • 福州寿面线 (Hock Chew So Mee Shua) 是一种历史悠久的福州传统手艺面食,以其“细如丝、柔而韧、寓意长寿平安”而闻名。与普通面条不同,正宗的福州面线是纯手工拉制、自带微咸并经过天然日晒干燥的,煮熟后汤清不糊,口感爽滑。
    • 位于实兆远甘文阁(Kg. Cina)的这家传统家庭式作坊,至今仍保留着由第三代传人传承的纯手工拉面与阳光曝晒工艺。天气晴朗时,游客经常可以看到工厂外阳光下晾晒的面条,院子里整齐排列的面线如白丝般晾晒,是一道独特的人文风景。
    • 如果您不方便亲自前往实兆远购买,他们的手工面线也有批发至全马。您可以通过大马本地的电商平台(如 Shopee Malaysia 或 Lazada Malaysia)搜索“实兆远福州面线”轻松网购宅配到家。
    • 其他选择: Sitiawan Mee Suah, I Love Sitiawan 面线

  • Koki Food Sdn Bhd【甘文阁辣椒酱厂】

    • One of the most prominent manufacturers of the famous Kampung Koh Chili Sauce in Sitiawan, Perak. Founded in 1983 by brothers Qu Shu Han and Qu Shu Man, it evolved from a small home-based operation into a well-known regional brand. The brand is celebrated for its authentic Hokchew-style recipes, characterized by a strong garlic aroma and a mild to medium spiciness.
      • Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Closed on Sundays).
      • Factory Tours: Visitors who arrive early (around 10:00 AM) may be able to witness the chili sauce making process. Larger tour groups usually require an appointment.
      • Admission: Free admission for visitors wishing to purchase products or view the facility.
    • Alternative: NKJ Kampung Koh Chilli Sauce
    • 位于实兆远的甘文阁辣椒酱(Kampung Koh Chili Sauce)的主要生产商之一。该品牌由曲树涵(Qu Shu Han)和曲树文(Qu Shu Man)兄弟于1983年创立,从一家小型家庭作坊发展成为家喻户晓的区域品牌。其正宗的福建风味配方以其浓郁的蒜香和中辣的口感而闻名。
      • 营业时间:周一至周六,上午8:00至下午3:00(周日休息)。
      • 工厂参观:上午10:00左右到达的游客有机会参观辣椒酱的制作过程。大型旅行团通常需要预约。
      • 门票:购买产品或参观工厂的游客免费入场。
    • 其他选择: NKJ Kampung Koh Chilli Sauce

  • Sitiawan Settlement Museum @ Pioneer Methodist Church【实兆远垦场博物馆】

    • The Sitiawan Settlement Museum and the Pioneer Methodist Church are two closely linked heritage sites that together tell the story of the Foochow (Hock Chew) migration to Perak in 1903. The museum is housed in a former parsonage built in 1935 for the church's pastors and was converted into a museum in 2003. It features over 500 artifacts, including vintage photographs, household items, agricultural tools, and documents that detail the early life and struggles of the 360 Foochow settlers. As of 2026, the entrance fee is typically RM10 for adults and RM5 for children. It is open Tuesday to Saturday (10 AM – 5 PM) and Sunday (2 PM – 5 PM), while remaining closed on Monday.
    • 实兆远垦场博物馆和实兆远甘文阁宣道堂是两处紧密相连的历史遗迹,共同讲述了1903年福州人迁徙至霹雳州的故事。博物馆位于一栋建于1935年的牧师住宅内,该住宅原为教会牧师的住所,于2003年改建为博物馆。馆内展出超过500件文物,包括老照片、生活用品、农具以及详细记录360名福州移民早期生活和奋斗历程的文献资料。截至2026年,成人门票通常为10令吉,儿童门票为5令吉。博物馆周二至周六(上午10点至下午5点)和周日(下午2点至下午5点)开放,周一闭馆。

垦场博物馆 (Settlement Museum)


  • Cendol【印度煎堆】


  • Lumut Waterfront【红土坎河畔公园】

    • Lumut Waterfront is a scenic 7.4-acre public park and promenade in Lumut, Perak. It serves as a major recreational hub for locals and a gateway for travelers heading to Pangkor Island. The waterfront is divided into two main sections:
      • Esplanade Wing (Maritime Wing): Located near the Lumut Jetty, this area features a maritime-themed design with an open stage for performances, souvenir shops, and various food stalls.
      • Marina Wing: Situated further along the coast, it is known for its peaceful ambiance, beautiful landscaping, and children's playgrounds.
    • 红土坎河畔公园是霹雳州红土坎(Lumut)一处风景优美的公共公园和河畔步道,占地7.4英亩。它是当地居民的主要休闲中心,也是前往邦咯岛的游客的门户。河畔公园分为两个主要区域:
      • 海洋翼:位于红土坎码头附近,以海洋为主题,设有露天表演舞台、纪念品商店和各种美食摊位。
      • 步道翼:位于海岸线更远处,以其宁静的氛围、优美的景观和儿童游乐场而闻名。

  • Restoran Xiang Rui【祥瑞海鲜餐馆】|  Dinner【晚餐】

    • Restoran Xiang Rui is a popular casual dining spot in Sitiawan, Perak, known for its high-quality seafood and a mix of traditional FooChow and modern Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. Among the Foochow dishes includes FooChow Fish Maw, FooChow Pork Ribs, FooChow Mix Vege, FooChow Toufu Soup, etc...
    • 祥瑞海鲜餐馆是霹雳州实兆远一家颇受欢迎的餐厅,以其高品质的海鲜和价格合理的传统福州菜及现代中式菜肴而闻名。闻名的福州菜包括福州酸辣鱼鳔、福州烂排骨、福州什菜、福州豆腐汤等等。

  • Kampung Koh Cultural Lane【甘文阁文化街】

    • A vibrant heritage spot, designed to showcase the unique history and culture of the local Foochow (Hock Chew) community. Often called a "mural street," it features various "Street Art" pieces that reflect the identity of the Manjung district and the early life of Chinese settlers.
    • Recommended Visit Time:
      • Suggested time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (early evening).
      • Great for photography: At this time, the sun is setting and the light is soft; there are no harsh shadows on the murals, and the weather begins to cool down.
      • Perfect for following up with dinner: After taking photos, you can easily head to the small shops or cafés behind the Old Market for dinner, tea, or a chat.
      • If there are specific market events (such as youth markets or Lunar New Year bazaars): These events typically run from 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
    • 一处充满活力的历史遗迹,旨在展现当地福州独特的历史和文化。这里常被称为“壁画街”,遍布着各种街头艺术作品,反映了曼绒县/地区特色以及早期华人移民的生活。
    • 最佳到访时间推荐:
      • 推荐时间:6:00 PM – 7:30 PM(傍晚时分)
      • 拍照绝佳:此时夕阳西下,光线柔和,拍壁画不会有强烈阴影,且天气开始转凉。
      • 完美衔接晚餐:拍完照正好可以到旧巴刹后面的小店或咖啡馆享用晚餐或喝茶聊天。
      • 如果有特定市集活动(如青年市集/年货街):这类活动一般会从 5:00 PM 或 6:00 PM 持续到 11:00 PM。

  • City Mangrove Park【红树林公园】(Temporarily Closed for Maintenance)

    • A serene eco-tourism sanctuary located in Lumut, just a short drive from Sitiawan. It offers a well-maintained boardwalk experience through a lush mangrove ecosystem. The park comes with 336-meter-long walkway and suspension bridge allow visitors to explore the swamp without getting muddy, and it is famous for its wild monkeys (macaques), mudskippers, colorful crabs, and monitor lizards.
    • 位于红土坎(Lumut)的这处宁静的生态旅游保护区,距离实兆远(Sitiawan)仅需短暂车程。保护区内设有维护良好的木栈道,蜿蜒穿过郁郁葱葱的红树林生态系统。公园配备336米长的步道和吊桥,让游客可以安全地探索沼泽地,而无需弄脏双脚。这里以野生猕猴、弹涂鱼、色彩斑斓的螃蟹和巨蜥而闻名。


Journey On The Road【来回路程】

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