Do you feel weary with all the hustle and bustle in the city? Would you like to get away from it all just for a while? At the same time, you can’t afford to travel far? Worry not! Sekinchan is the perfect getaway spot for you, tired Klang Valley folk.
Located just over an hour away from the city centre, Sekinchan is a quaint, quiet rural area. Perfect for destressing without needing to travel long distances. As it happens, we have an itinerary for a 2-day, 1-night weekend trip right here. How convenient!
Itinerary for a Sekinchan trip
Day 1 (Morning)
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As Sekinchan is not that far away from KL, you can afford to depart later in the morning. Optimally, you should move out at about 9 am. If traffic is good, you will likely arrive in Sekinchan at about 10.30 am.
Your first pit stop should be the Paddy Gallery, which itself is surrounded by lush paddy fields. Pearl rice, a rice variant unique to Sekinchan, is grown in these fields and the gallery is a good way to learn all about the planting process.
It has been open to tourists since 2013 and ticket prices are just RM5 per person, with children under a certain height permitted to enter for free. Visitors will also receive a small pack of pearl rice as a complimentary gift.
Day 1 (Afternoon)
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By the time you have become a seasoned farmer, it will be lunchtime! Sekinchan has various old-time eateries, but there are two places which often draw visitors. These would either be Ah Ma House or N16 Bus Cafe.
Ah Ma House is a great place to buy treats for the folks back home. It’s a bakery famous for its kuih kapit, made the traditional way. The place, which resembles a kampung house, is also a draw for shutterbugs.
As for an actual lunch, the N16 Bus Cafe is a strange little eatery set up within a refurbished school bus. Due to the bus’ size, seating is limited, but the view of the surrounding paddy fields is to die for.
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Once you are full, it is time to resume the sightseeing. Be sure to dress in beach attire when you are checking out Redang Beach. Nearby is the famous Sekinchan Wishing Tree, where locals and visitors leave coins on ribbons to get their wishes granted.
Day 1 (Evening)
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If you time it right, you should reach the Sekinchan Coconut Farm at 4 pm sharp. This place is only open on weekends, so do take that into consideration! The place is great if you need a cooling coconut drink, or perhaps a coconut milk shake, or even pandan coconut water.
With the sun rapidly going down at 6 pm, it would be perfect to get some dinner. One local restaurant worth looking at is Abah Bonda Ikan Bakar. As you might guess, this is the go-to if you are interested in a delicious grilled fish meal.
By 8 pm, you can start heading to your hotel. Sekinchan has several options, the most famous being the Padi Box or Padi Sentral. Both are surrounded by rice fields, with the former being a container hotel whereas the latter is a classy homestay.
Day 2 (Morning)
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Be sure to be prepared for an 8 am drive down to nearby Kuala Selangor. It takes about 30 minutes, but being able to see the Sky Mirror with your own eyes is worth it. Be sure to take plenty of photos here!
When you make your way back to Sekinchan, maybe make a pit stop at the Bagan fishing village. Here, you might catch a glimpse of fishermen returning to shore with a good catch. You could even buy some seafood here!
Day 2 (Afternoon)
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After checking out, it is the perfect time for brunch! For one last meal surrounded by paddy fields, drop by Colek d’Sawah. They are famous for their fried seafood fritters, but they also have heartier lunch options should you prefer.
Before departing Sekinchan for the city, it might be good to stop by Mango King. This farm is where you can stock up on local produce and possibly a mango smoothie for the road. With that, you can head home, slurping all the way.
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