Sekinchan is located in the rice-producing area of Sabak Bernam, about 100km north of Kuala Lumpur. It’s a pleasant one-hour drive away from KL through some scenic winding roads flanked by idyllic villages and lots of greenery along the way. Certain stretches of the road could be bumpy but that just adds to the fun drive.
Stretches of golden paddy fields meet your eyes along the journey
Tourism has now become an important income earner for the residents. During weekends and public holidays, crowds of visitors throng Sekinchan’s attractions and cars fill up almost every corner of the narrow streets.
Pantai Redang is the hot spot to head to in Sekinchan. In recent years, since this little town has shot to TV (TVB drama series Outbound Love) and movie stardom (Mukhsin, by the late Yasmin Ahmad), the beach has been spruced up and is now the focal point for leisure activities. Kite-flying is the number one sport here.
Brightly-coloured kites dot the air on Pantai Redang
Stalls with their gaily painted kites stand side by side with stalls selling drinks and snacks. We love the ice-cream guy who patrols the beach with his old-world wafer cones and assorted ice-cream reminiscent of one's childhood like your trusty favourite Paddle Pop for sale.
The ice cream guy is very popular for a good reason!
You can’t miss the famous “Wishing Tree” on one side of Pantai Redang. Hundreds of red ribbons hang from the branches, all flung up by hopeful people wishing that their dreams come true.
Make a wish at the wishing tree
With an active fishing industry, Sekinchan is a haven of seafood restaurants. There are countless restaurants along the main Bagan Sekinchan as well as along the “lorongs” (lanes) running perpendicular to the main road.
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