Sekinchan
A Chinese fishing village and vast paddy fields on Selangor's west coast. The wishing tree, the fishing harbor and the seafood make it a popular day trip from Kuala Lumpur.
Sekinchan lies about 80 kilometers northwest of Kuala Lumpur. It is an important rice-growing region and a fishing town populated mainly by Chinese from Teochew and Fujian. Highlights include endless paddy fields (you can visit a rice mill and buy local rice products); the 'wishing tree' by the sea, hung with red wish plaques; the fishing jetty, where boats return with their catch; and local restaurants serving fresh seafood, crab and salted fish. The fields yield two growing seasons a year, and photos look best when the paddy is green or golden; after harvest the scenery is more monotonous. The sights are spread out and mostly free, so a car or hired driver is recommended. It is often combined with the Sky Mirror and fireflies in Kuala Selangor as a day trip. The midday sun is strong, so bring sunscreen.
Opening hours
Open all day (factory approx. 9 am–5 pm)
Nearby sights
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies
- Sky Mirror Kuala Selangor
- Klang Royal Town
- Batu Caves
- Istana Negara
- Federal Territory Mosque
- Sunway Lagoon
- National Monument