Kuala Sepetang ( 十八丁), previously known as Port Weld; named after
former Governor, Frederick Weld; It's a fishing village located along the
Sepetang river connected to the sea, this area periodic fresh and saltwater
inundation suitable for mangrove trees hence provided rich ecosystem and
important breeding ground for marine animals . It's about 18km from Taiping
town and driving normally took about half an hour. Along the way to Kuala
Sepetang you can saw mangrove trees along the road (it’s actually Matang
Mangrove Forest Reserve). Kuala Sepetang also famous for its charcoal make from
mangrove trees, most of the high quality charcoal is exported to Japan.
Now Sepetang has become one of
the most famous tourism hotspot in Perak, with more and more homestay
mushrooming to cater the overwhelming demand. There are few restaurants that
serve local famous food and drinks such as curry mee, asam laksa, Hor Ga Sai
and Sai Ga Hor (mixture or Milo, Coffee and Tea) that you must try!
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