Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Sekinchan is a small town situated in the Sabak Bernam District, Selangor and it is one of the main rice producing area in Malaysia. The weather and land in Sekinchan is suitable for fruits and oil palm production. Apart from these, Sekinchan is also known for its fishing villages and hence, it is also given the name “Land of Plenty”. Here in Sekinchan Paddy Field, you can also visit the Paddy Processing Factory in Sekinchan to explore the museum and see the entire harvesting process.
Its scenic view of paddy fields has also become a popular attraction for pre-wedding photography. Not only that, Sekinchan is also known for its delicious feast of seafood which are also famous for their home cooked style. Bird spotting is yet another interesting activity that you can find in Sekinchan and its variety of species such as Brown Shrike, Stonchat, Black Drongo and many more can be seen here.
There is a lot more to do in Sekinchan Paddy Field such as visiting temples as villagers often pray to the Gods for good weather as the main industries there are highly dependent on the weather. One of the main temples to visit is the Nan Tian Temple which is situated just in the middle of Sekinchan Paddy Field.
Swiftlet nests or more commonly known as birds’ nests are also a popular in Sekinchan as the Chinese believe that there are many health benefits in consuming them. Right in the middle of the paddy field, many bird houses have been carefully structured in order for these swiftlets to build their homes there. This in turn, makes another picturesque sight in Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village.
Its scenic view of paddy fields has also become a popular attraction for pre-wedding photography. Not only that, Sekinchan is also known for its delicious feast of seafood which are also famous for their home cooked style. Bird spotting is yet another interesting activity that you can find in Sekinchan and its variety of species such as Brown Shrike, Stonchat, Black Drongo and many more can be seen here.
There is a lot more to do in Sekinchan Paddy Field such as visiting temples as villagers often pray to the Gods for good weather as the main industries there are highly dependent on the weather. One of the main temples to visit is the Nan Tian Temple which is situated just in the middle of Sekinchan Paddy Field.
Swiftlet nests or more commonly known as birds’ nests are also a popular in Sekinchan as the Chinese believe that there are many health benefits in consuming them. Right in the middle of the paddy field, many bird houses have been carefully structured in order for these swiftlets to build their homes there. This in turn, makes another picturesque sight in Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Another famous tourist spot will of course be the Redang Beach Sekinchan for its magnificent sunset view. You will also get to see fishing boats every evening as they enter from the Straits of Malacca as the small stream near to the Redang Beach is the main route to the ocean. Eel fishing is yet another interesting activity for city slickers. You can only do this after harvesting month in June and December.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
Tourists can choose from an abundance of fresh seafood and also a vast variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to bring home. Fruits like mangoes, jambu air and ciku are popular with the locals and you can actually see many of the fruit stalls along the roadside on the way to Sekinchan. Local snacks like the tasty keropok (crisps) are great to bring home too.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
Road trips to Sekinchan are very popular as it is about a one and a half hour’s drive from the Kuala Lumpur city centre. Besides that, public transportation like the bus is also a convenient option for those who do not want to drive there. Make your way to Pudu Sentral to get your bus tickets. Consider getting the tickets earlier if you are planning to visit Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village over the weekend or during public holiday.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- From the city of Kuala Lumpur, you can make a day trip to Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village as well as visiting other nearby attractions.
- The scenic view of the paddy fields gives a different vibe during different seasons. During the transplanting period which is in March and September, the fields are green and during harvest season which is in June and December, a sea of beautiful gold yellow colour can be seen.
- Couples who want to get their pre-wedding pictures taken there can take note of the time they visit the fields based on the time their season.
- Plan ahead during weekends or holidays as this place can get extremely crowded so do expect traffic congestions during these days.
- In Bagan area, you can find some of the town’s best seafood restaurants and they are mainly open for breakfast and lunch. Other restaurants are open at night too.
- The best time to go here is in the morning from 9am onwards where most locals will start operating their businesses. Entrance fee is only charged at certain areas you wish to enter such as the
- Paddy Processing Factory and mini museum in Sekinchan.
Have loads of fun on your journey to discover Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village as you will also get to enjoy the many activities offered here too!
Opening hours
Always open
Have loads of fun on your journey to discover Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village as you will also get to enjoy the many activities offered here too!
Opening hours
Always open
Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Sekinchan is a small town situated in the Sabak Bernam District, Selangor and it is one of the main rice producing area in Malaysia. The weather and land in Sekinchan is suitable for fruits and oil palm production. Apart from these, Sekinchan is also known for its fishing villages and hence, it is also given the name “Land of Plenty”. Here in Sekinchan Paddy Field, you can also visit the Paddy Processing Factory in Sekinchan to explore the museum and see the entire harvesting process.
Its scenic view of paddy fields has also become a popular attraction for pre-wedding photography. Not only that, Sekinchan is also known for its delicious feast of seafood which are also famous for their home cooked style. Bird spotting is yet another interesting activity that you can find in Sekinchan and its variety of species such as Brown Shrike, Stonchat, Black Drongo and many more can be seen here.
There is a lot more to do in Sekinchan Paddy Field such as visiting temples as villagers often pray to the Gods for good weather as the main industries there are highly dependent on the weather. One of the main temples to visit is the Nan Tian Temple which is situated just in the middle of Sekinchan Paddy Field.
Swiftlet nests or more commonly known as birds’ nests are also a popular in Sekinchan as the Chinese believe that there are many health benefits in consuming them. Right in the middle of the paddy field, many bird houses have been carefully structured in order for these swiftlets to build their homes there. This in turn, makes another picturesque sight in Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village.
Its scenic view of paddy fields has also become a popular attraction for pre-wedding photography. Not only that, Sekinchan is also known for its delicious feast of seafood which are also famous for their home cooked style. Bird spotting is yet another interesting activity that you can find in Sekinchan and its variety of species such as Brown Shrike, Stonchat, Black Drongo and many more can be seen here.
There is a lot more to do in Sekinchan Paddy Field such as visiting temples as villagers often pray to the Gods for good weather as the main industries there are highly dependent on the weather. One of the main temples to visit is the Nan Tian Temple which is situated just in the middle of Sekinchan Paddy Field.
Swiftlet nests or more commonly known as birds’ nests are also a popular in Sekinchan as the Chinese believe that there are many health benefits in consuming them. Right in the middle of the paddy field, many bird houses have been carefully structured in order for these swiftlets to build their homes there. This in turn, makes another picturesque sight in Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Another famous tourist spot will of course be the Redang Beach Sekinchan for its magnificent sunset view. You will also get to see fishing boats every evening as they enter from the Straits of Malacca as the small stream near to the Redang Beach is the main route to the ocean. Eel fishing is yet another interesting activity for city slickers. You can only do this after harvesting month in June and December.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
Tourists can choose from an abundance of fresh seafood and also a vast variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to bring home. Fruits like mangoes, jambu air and ciku are popular with the locals and you can actually see many of the fruit stalls along the roadside on the way to Sekinchan. Local snacks like the tasty keropok (crisps) are great to bring home too.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
Road trips to Sekinchan are very popular as it is about a one and a half hour’s drive from the Kuala Lumpur city centre. Besides that, public transportation like the bus is also a convenient option for those who do not want to drive there. Make your way to Pudu Sentral to get your bus tickets. Consider getting the tickets earlier if you are planning to visit Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village over the weekend or during public holiday.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- From the city of Kuala Lumpur, you can make a day trip to Sekinchan Paddy Field and Fishing Village as well as visiting other nearby attractions.
- The scenic view of the paddy fields gives a different vibe during different seasons. During the transplanting period which is in March and September, the fields are green and during harvest season which is in June and December, a sea of beautiful gold yellow colour can be seen.
- Couples who want to get their pre-wedding pictures taken there can take note of the time they visit the fields based on the time their season.
- Plan ahead during weekends or holidays as this place can get extremely crowded so do expect traffic congestions during these days.
- In Bagan area, you can find some of the town’s best seafood restaurants and they are mainly open for breakfast and lunch. Other restaurants are open at night too.
- The best time to go here is in the morning from 9am onwards where most locals will start operating their businesses. Entrance fee is only charged at certain areas you wish to enter such as the
- Paddy Processing Factory and mini museum in Sekinchan.
