Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview
‘The flashing Christmas tree’
Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in the quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan, one of the largest firefly colonies in the world.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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‘The flashing Christmas tree’
Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in the quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan, one of the largest firefly colonies in the world.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kuala Selangor, Kuala Selangor, Selangor
Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in the quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan, one of the largest firefly colonies in the world.
On arrival at Kuala Selangor, visit “Kota Melawati” formerly known as “Fort Altingsburg” , the execution block, royal mausoleum and colonial buildings. A bird sanctuary park at the foot of Bukit Melawati is an ideal place for bird watchers to watch migratory birds. Also found are silvered – leaf monkeys, butterflies etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kuala Selangor Firefly Park, Jalan Haji Omar, Kuala Selangor 45000 Malaysia
Next proceed to Kampung Kuantan – the highlight of the tour. Row upstream in a small unmotorised boat (tongkang) in the quiet darkness to witness the blinking trees. This scintillating display of fireflies portrays an image of a flashing Christmas tree. The synchronized, rhythmic flashing is produced by the thousands of fireflies found in the mangrove swamp of Kampung Kuantan. The skilled local oarsmen make this experience a memorable and unforgettable one.
Duration: 20 minutes
