In Sabak Bernam District, Selangor, Malaysia, lies a small town named Sekinchan. Meaning “village suitable for plantation" in Chinese, Sekinchan is one of the major rice-producing areas of Malaysia. The weather and the land are suitable for rice, fruits, and oil palm trees farming. The vast, well-irrigated, and organized paddy fields around the town produce one of the highest yields of rice in the country; with 4,300 acres in total of paddy and fruits farming lands. The moment you step into this town, you’ll be greeted by a sea of emerald green rice fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

Not only is it a home for the state’s paddy rice, Sekinchan is also known as a lively fishing village due to its location along the coastal Federal Route 5: one of the three north-south oriented backbone federal roads running along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. One of the main fishing villages in Sekinchan is Bagan, nestled along the river and small seaport southwest of the town. In the Bagan fishing village, the visitors can find numerous best seafood restaurants, mostly open from 8 am to 3 pm only. Besides, you can buy fresh seafood and local snacks–one of the most recommended is keropok–to bring home in the seafood stores/markets around this village.

Since Bagan fishing village isn’t available at night, you can give a visit during the midday. Meanwhile, for nighttime fun in Sekinchan, check out these top attractions and things to do in Sekinchan:

Located in 25, Jalan Jpt, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor, there’s one most-visited beach in town that may not be the best beach in Malaysia, but still worth checking out. Try visiting in the evening, since this is the perfect spot for sunset-watching; you can lie on a hammock while getting immersed in the breathtaking scenery and take pictures. Enjoy your coconut water, ice cream, and sugar-cane juice from the stalls around the area; and take a chance to fly a kite because it’s quite windy there.

Plan to bring some fresh seafood home? Look no further than Men in Fish Sekinchan. Located in LOT 172, Jalan Bagan, 45400 Sekinchan, this seafood retailer offers a variety of fresh seafood. This shop is available from 8 am to pm; and popular with their Facebook live selling fresh seafood. Hence, let’s go quickly to avoid missing out and grab your favorite seafood as much as you wish!

Sekinchan is acknowledged as “the rice bowl of Selangor”, so the town’s top sight might be the paddy fields. They offer different perspectives around the year: in March and September, the rice transplanting period, the view of the fields may be green, yet during the harvest season: June and December, the field will look golden yellow. In midday, you can go cycling along the paddy fields, visit rice mill factory and paddy gallery, or fish eels in the fields. Meanwhile, in the evening or at night, you can still admire the beauty of the fields by listening to the symphony of crickets, feeling the night breeze, stargazing, or capturing the moonlit magic.

Situated in Redang Beach, Sekinchan Wishing Tree is another popular attraction in town that has attracted numerous local and international tourists. This culturally significant site allows the visitors to participate in the local tradition of making wishes by writing them on red ribbons and tying them to the tree. The thousand of colorful ribbons, then, create a lively display of the tree, making it photo-worthy. It’s said that the higher the ribbon dangling, the more likely the wishes will come true.

During your Sekinchan’s trips, you have to combine the outdoor plans with local culinary explorations. The first restaurant to put on your itinerary is Seafood D’bendang in Lot 3919, Jalan Sawah Ban Site B, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor. Operating from 12 am to 10.30 pm, this is an ideal place to visit as you’re hungry at night. There are various menus: seafood bucket, exclusive dishes, and fresh juice to serve on your table. The flavors of your seafood are even at your own disposal: butter garlic, kam heong, curry flavor, etc. While savoring your food, enjoy the rice fields stretching out in front of you!

Another popular seafood restaurant around Sekinchan is Boon Kee Restaurant, located in 178, Jalan Sungai Labu, Taman Seri Sekinchan, Selangor. Open from 12 to 10 pm daily, this place is awesome for those with nocturnal appetites. It serves various seafood and Chinese dishes, like mantis prawn, stingray, shark, and more at affordable prices.

For culture vultures, Melawati Hill must be on your itinerary for Sekinchan’s trips. It’s a historical site in Jalan Semarak, 4500 Kuala Selangor, where several remnants from the past are found: leftover cannons, foundation stones, walls of the fort, the palace ground, a lighthouse, royal graves, a poisonous well, etc. During the evening, the top of the hill gives you spectacular panoramic views of Selangor coastline; chill out on the hill and catch the beautiful sunset, too.

Still can’t get enough of nighttime activities in Sekinchan? Consider the blue tears tour; this would be the most remarkable experience in your Sekinchan’s trips. Blue tears are formed as the clusters of marine algae, disturbed by the crashing waves, glow a bioluminescent blue. It's very susceptible to external light and can only be visible in pitch darkness. You can catch them with a speedboat ride along the waters where the Selangor River meets the Straits of Malacca. This rare and extraordinary phenomenon is nowhere else to find and totally Instagrammable!

Another thing to do in Sekinchan at night is firefly-watching. After sunset, on a traditional boat down the Selangor River through the mangroves, you’ll catch millions of mystical fireflies flashing in synchrony. Plenty of sparkling fairies come out from the mysterious dark night and welcome you with their dances. No less captivating than witnessing blue tears, firefly-watching is a unique and photogenic experience.

Last, but not to be forgotten, complete your nighttime recreations in Sekinchan by a beautiful Sky Mirror at Sasaran Beach. Sky Mirror is a seabed appearing above water during low tide, exposing an expansive sand flat with the size of a hundred football fields. This activity is one of Kuala Selangor’s best-kept secrets, since it’s only known by the locals of the fishing village. During the low tide, admire the exceptional views of the sea and sky, as well as catch a sight of marine fishes abundantly scattered in the sand.

Now that you already know what activities to do in Sekinchan, especially during the night, let’s plan your trips to Sekinchan ahead; starting from reserving flights, accommodations, and activity tickets on Traveloka! This all-in-on travel agent caters all your needs, featuring flexible booking options, as well as secure and convenient payment. Sudden change of plan? No problems–you can reschedule and refund your ticket reservations without hassle. Plus, you can proceed with payment in the currency most appropriate for you.