Sekinchan: A Stunning Seaside Village at Malaysia’s West Coast
Sekinchan is a small charming Malaysian village that is not only popular for its beautiful beaches but also known as the major producer of rice in Malaysia and as top supplier of fresh seafood in the region. It was once a quiet village not until a Hong Kong drama series featured Pantai Redang in some of its scenes, making many tourists attracted to the village and eager to discover the beauty of Sekinchan.
Best Time to Visit
Tourists who want to see the best of Paddy Fields should visit Sekinchan from March to May when the field is at the greenest. But be sure to put on some sunblock for the weather during these months is hot and dry. September is also a good month to visit the village for Padi Music Fest, a festive event with live music, dance and seaside entertainment. Tourists planning to be part of this even should expect that Sekinchan hotels are more expensive.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Take a visit to an endless carpet of vibrant green at the Paddy Fields. Within the vicinity, tourists can find the Paddy Processing Factory with small museum showcasing the town’s rice industry. Visit the Redang Beach and find the wishing tree where tourists can make a wish by throwing a red ribbon into the tree.
Sekinchan offers ample numbers of hotel to stay. Farm Ville Café and Homestay is a 4-star modern hotel that offers panoramic view of the rice paddies. Other top-rated hotels nearby are De Palma Hotel Kuala Selangor and Sun Inns Hotel Kuala Selangor.
