Sekinchan ( in Chinese 适耕庄) has always been well known for its almost interminable paddy fields. In fact, Sekinchan paddy fields supply one of the highest yields of rice in this rice-dependent country. Besides well known for its contribution, it’s also a famous day tour spot for many Malaysian.
How to go to Sekinchan?
If you are planning to drive there simply click this LINK to get the location. As the accessibility of public transport in Sekinchan is low, I will recommend you to have your own vehicle.
When To Visit Sekinchan?
For those who want to witness the “Green Carpet Of Selangor“. You can visit during March to mid-May and September to mid-November
For those who want to catch the golden paddy field. You can consider visiting Sekinchan during the pre-harvest season, which is the end of May or end of November.
1.Sekinchan Paddy Field Processing Factory
Business Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Lunch Break : 12.30pm to 1.40pm (Close)
Sekinchan made its name from the paddy field. Hence, I would rate here as the top place to visit and it is suitable for all age groups. The entrance ticket for this factory is just only RM5. It is an educational and interesting spot as they will explain to you the entire process of how the paddy is being processed. In the return of paying entrance ticket, each person is entitled to a 280g of rice as a souvenir. This is super worth it! After educational learning of the paddy, you can shop for souvenirs, rice and local products from the two shop located in the precinct area.
From the paddy field processing factory, just walk over the opposite road and you will be welcome with paddy field scenery. Take all your insta-worthy spots here! To have that lush green paddy field view, do visit during the pre-harvest season which is from March to mid-May and September to mid-November.
2.Sekinchan Paddy Field
3.Mango King, Sekinchan
Opening Hours: 9 am to 6pm everyday
Malaysia is a tropical country that is all year round summer and hence to beat the summer heat, have a refreshing mango smoothie in Mango King. The mango smoothie costs RM5 for each cup. You can see them selling Susu Mango which is translated as Milk Mango. The mango is really sweet, so get it!
4.Ah Ma House, Sekinchan
Opening Hours: 9.30 am to 6pm everyday
It is very rare to see vintage objects and you can see a shop decorated with vintage objects in Sekinchan name Ah Ma House. They sell local snacks such as fish crackers, kuih kapit etc. If you are lucky enough, you can spot them making and cooking the kuih kapit at the side.
5.Mimi Fishball, Sekinchan
Opening Hours: 10 am to 6pm everyday except for Tuesday (rest day)
You can have seafood lunch at one of the restaurants in Sekinchan. They are plenty of choices for you to pick or try something different like us. We actually skipped lunch and just ate fishballs for lunch. On the way to Redang Beach, we spot this shop selling fishballs. They have a variety of yong tau foo / fishballs for your selection, cooked and raw. We tried the huge fishballs and it was super delicious.and filling.
6.Wishing Tree Temple Sekinchan
When you come to Redang Beach, you will came across a huge tree with alot of red ribbons on it infront of a temple. It is actually a wishing tree! Do donate a small amount of money to the temple and just take one of the red ribbon and write your wish. Then, swing the ribbon up to the tree. The higher you swing and it hooked on the tree, the better chances of your wish will come true. If and only you believe it.
7.Redang Beach, Sekinchan
The Redang Beach just located opposite the wishing tree. It is the best time to take a stroll at the beach and enjoy the wind or have some fresh oysters at the stall. If you want to relive some childhood memories fly a kite here or draw some art on the sand of the beach.
8.Fishing Village, Sekinchan
There is a fishing village nearby and if you are interested to buy fresh seafood, come as early as possible. The best to time to buy the seafood is when the fishermen come back with their reaps of the day and you get to choose the freshest seafood.
