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Image:Kuala Selangor firefly.jpg|'''Firefly at Kuala Selangor''' | Image:Kuala Selangor firefly.jpg|'''Firefly at Kuala Selangor''' | ||
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+ | *Fireflies - the biggest attraction of Kuala Selangor. Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Sanctuary, well known fireflies sanctuary at Kuala Selangor. | ||
+ | *Bukit Malawati Historical Hill - where the site of the first Selangor Sultanate's Palace and Altingsburg light house are located. You can meet Silverleaf Monkeys at the light house. | ||
*Kuala Selangor Nature Park - well known nature park for migratory and local birds & other animals at Kuala Selangor. | *Kuala Selangor Nature Park - well known nature park for migratory and local birds & other animals at Kuala Selangor. | ||
*Kuala Selangor fishing village - fishing village with cheap seafood restaurants. | *Kuala Selangor fishing village - fishing village with cheap seafood restaurants. | ||
*Pantai Remis - pristine beach beside Pantai Indah Resort, food and souvenir stalls open on weekends & public holidays. Stroll along the beach and collect shellfish or other group activities. | *Pantai Remis - pristine beach beside Pantai Indah Resort, food and souvenir stalls open on weekends & public holidays. Stroll along the beach and collect shellfish or other group activities. | ||
*Mangrove Forest Reserve - serene mangrove | *Mangrove Forest Reserve - serene mangrove | ||
− | * | + | *Forest at Pantai Indah Resort, great for collecting seashells, small prawns, fishes, cockles, crabs, clams, hermit crabs. Excellent for educational tours and activities. |
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*Sekinchan Paddy Fields - well known as the golden rice fields of Malaysia. | *Sekinchan Paddy Fields - well known as the golden rice fields of Malaysia. | ||
*Tanjung Karang fishing village - old fishing village with cheap seafood restaurants. | *Tanjung Karang fishing village - old fishing village with cheap seafood restaurants. | ||
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*Sungai Buloh New Market new market - selling lots of seafood and delicacies in Jeram. | *Sungai Buloh New Market new market - selling lots of seafood and delicacies in Jeram. | ||
*Pasir Penambang market - selling fresh and dried seafood. | *Pasir Penambang market - selling fresh and dried seafood. |
Revision as of 13:29, 24 May 2009
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Story of Fireflies
A long, long time ago bedtime stories were filled with adventures; of far, far, away lands; of flying horses and wise, old owls; of mischievous pixies and powerful wizards, of formidable giants and dainty fairies. There were always happy endings - a world where dreams come true. Kampung Kuantan was once a humble little village, not unlike many during the early years. But as industrialisation set in later, this village suffered what many others did - Young folk moved away; fishermen and farmers living off the land found it difficult to eke out a living and the highways took away any chances of revival in the area. Then one day, a bunch of entomologists heard about the strange congregation of lights not too far from the village - a place where millions of little green lights twinkled in the shadows of the night. The entomologists descended on the area like a swarm of bees to honey. That was in the 70's. But the beauty of the place was kept a secret until almost a decade ago. These twinkling lights helped the villagers revive their little town. They are the local folks' little fairies.... |
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