
PERAK
Ecotourism
Cluster


Kuala Sepetang, Taiping is a century-old fishing harbour with a rich heritage. Over the years, the place has transformed into a flourishing fishing village. Even though it has passed its prime, it is endowed with a unique geographical environment. Not only does it have the largest mangrove ecosystem in West Malaysia, it also abounds in seafood, traditional charcoal kilns which are becoming rare these days, and it is a historical site of the first railway in Malaysia.
Ecotourism
in Kuala Sepetang
Kuala Sepetang is best known for its sustainable mangrove forests that help thrive the charcoal industry. Besides that Kuala Sepetang ecotourism is driven by nature-based recreations like eagle and dolphin show, bird watching and fireflies sighting.
MATANG
MANGROVE
FOREST RESERVE
The Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve is the largest mangrove forest reserve in Malaysia. Covering an area of more than 40,000 hectares, Matang Mangrove has been under systematic management since 1904 and is recognized as one of the best managed mangroves in the world. It has maintained a balanced ecosystem and continues to serve multiple ecological functions.



PORT WELD
Port Weld was one of the main harbour ports in Malaya during the mid 1800s. It was bustling with trading activities between Taiping and Pulau Pinang, Ulu Perak, Kinta as well as Teluk Anson (Teluk Intan).
Port Weld is also known for its railway track. Completed in 1885, it has great significance in history because the railway track of 8 1/4 miles connecting Taiping and Port Weld (Kuala Sepetang) was the very first set of tracks built in peninsular Malaysia.
Today the railway tracks have been dismantled, leaving only the sign that has all four languages written on it – Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil.



Mesmerizing Fireflies

DOLPHIN TOUR
Dolphin tours are popular amongst tourists. The tours help create greater awareness of the need to protect marine life. It presents a valuable opportunity to promote conservation efforts especially in protecting their natural habitats like ensuring the cleanliness of the waters and maintaining healthy ecosystems for the dolphins to survive.

EAGLES
SIGHTING &
BIRDS
WATCHING
There are plenty of eagles that are roaming above the mangrove forests of Kuala Sepetang. To entice the eagles to come a little closer, the boatsmen will pour chicken oil into the river as bait . Bird watching is another favourite recreation amongst the tourists. Armed with binoculars, the entire day could pass unnoticed.
MATANG MUSEUM




WHAT TO EAT?
WHERE TO STAY?
HOW TO GET THERE?
Take a flight to Penang and from there have a scenic drive down to Kuala Sepetang by exiting the North-South Expressway at the Changkat Jering Interchange. Electric Train Service (ETS) is also a popular choice amongst locals and tourists. From the Taiping Station hop on a bus or hire a car.
Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve

Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve
Kampung Kuala Sepetang
34650 Kuala Sepetang
Perak
Tel: +605 – 858 1762
GPS: 4.8399182,100.6332
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Kuala Sepetang Charcoal Factory

Kuala Sepetang Charcoal Factory
Kampung Kuala Sepetang
34650 Kuala Sepetang
Perak
Tel: +6012 428 6098
Facebook: KualaSepetangCharcoalFactory
GPS: 4.8379692,100.6338858
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Port Weld

Port Weld
Kampung Kuala Sepetang
34650 Kuala Sepetang
Perak
GPS: 4.8368623,100.6294947
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