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KOTA BHARU: Despite the sadness caused by the closing of the country’s borders since the movement control order was enforced in March, the quiet town of Kampung Pulau Tengah, Kubang Kerian, near here, is experiencing a boom of tourists.
Visitors are delighted with this natural refuge. The traditional town has become an agroecotourism destination.
A member of the village committee, Mohd Hishammudin Ghazali, 38, said that the natural beauty of the village has spread by word of mouth, attracting at least 500 people over the weekends.
He said this has helped improve the income of the villagers and made them want to improve their services to tourists.
Hishamuddin, who also owns Mentari Bee Island, said that those who follow the 3 km river trail by boat from Kampung Pulau Tengah to Kampung Pulau Melaka can visit three villages, observe the activities of the local community and enjoy the beauty. natural in Sungai Pengkalan Datu.
Currently, the villagers have provided three boats to serve 18 passengers at a time.
“They charge RM10 to RM15 each and rides are available from 10 am to 6:30 pm daily,” he said.
“Visitors will be able to see what the local community does to make a living here as they harvest the fruits of the nipah palm, extract the nira juice, catch crabs, hunt for lokan clams and work on their fish farms.
“With the increasing number of visitors, we plan to increase the number of ships.”
There is also a firefly park located 200 meters from Kampung Pulau Tengah, open from 20:30 to 22:30 every day, except Tuesday and Thursday. These boat trips range from RM10 to RM15.
“The forest here is well preserved, so tourists can catch a glimpse of nature at Kampung Pulau Tengah and have an enchanting experience watching fireflies while taking the river cruise under the moonlight,” he said.
Meanwhile, to attract visitors, Mohd Zaini Mat Rawi, who runs the Astacona Riverview Island restaurant here, offers customers the opportunity to enjoy their meals in a tree up to 10 meters high.
According to Zaini, 49, there were only about 50 customers at the restaurant he set up five years ago. Since the town’s beauty went viral, she’s seeing up to 400 a day.
“For safety reasons, only two customers can enjoy the tree food experience, while others have the opportunity to go to the treetop for 30 minutes for RM1.
“Village traders can now earn additional income, which can be as high as RM 1,000 per day,” he said.
Noor Sofea Qistina Abdul Rahman, 29, was among the visitors following the river path that passed over the one-kilometer bridge that crossed the village. He found out about the interesting location on Facebook.
“I was moved to know that there is a place where the forests and rivers are still well preserved. The picturesque bridge that crosses, with its natural surroundings, is a beauty and is enough to attract tourists to this state, “he said.
