I’ve always associated Sekinchan more with rice fields than a fishing village. As 180 sqm of paddy field transitions from growing to ripening, the vast expanse of green cultivated land transforms into a sea of golden fields. This colour changing landscape happens not once, but twice a year!

As such, getting the timing right was crucial. I googled and found the Sekinchan Paddy Field Schedule.

While booking my overnight stay, I decided to verify and was told that harvesting would start on the first week of November.
On this trip, we will also be going to Sky Mirror, Kuala Selangor.

As we explored this little farming village, driving through its narrow lanes and irrigation canals, we saw first hand the various stages of rice farming – growing, ripening and harvesting.

Hay! Cafe

For city folks, having a meal in the middle of a paddy field is very appealing.
Hay! Cafe offers a whole new level of alfresco dining, thanks to a wraparound verandah that stretches along three sides of the building.

Throughout the meal, we saw egrets and swiftlets swooping low before disappearing to forage among the ripening stalks. Equally mesmerising is the ripple effect spreading across the green gold background as the stalks swayed in tandem to a gentle breeze.

Verdict : The mains were good, drinks refreshing & well presented, price reasonable and ambience Perfect!

This cosy outfit offers a choice of mains (local favourite/pasta) or light meals (bread/pastry), desserts and hot/cold beverages.

Stairway to Heaven

It does however present an awesome vista of endless paddy fields from its higher vantage point.

Nb. I too, had ‘jelly legs’ at the top.

Pantai Redang Beach

As we walked out further along the sand bar, all of us had a hair-raising experience.

One cause of hair standing on end is static.

Static hair is caused by an increase of negatively charged electrons, often due to friction or environmental factors like humidity. These negative charges hop onto the hair and start a build up. Objects with the same charge repel each other causing hair to stand on end.

No visit to Redang Beach is complete without stopping at the Wishing Tree. Not forgetting the traditional homemade prawn crackers that is simply delicious and so addictive.

Padi Box, Sekinchan

This colourful and creatively stacked freight container hotel is located beside the paddy field. I loved the laid back vibes and the artfully designed open areas – for chilling amidst glorious paddy field scenery.

The next day, we had breakfast at a nearby coffee shop, before heading to Kuala Selangor for the Sky Mirror tour.

About Sekinchan 
Sekinchan is a small fishing village located in the Sabak Bernam District of Selangor, about 100 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur. In addition to fresh seafood, Sekinchan is also famous for its sprawling paddy fields, covering a total area of 180 square kilometers. 

Sekinchan is an easy 1.5-hour drive, making it one of the best day-trip destinations from Kuala Lumpur .
Sekinchan's profile was raised when it was first featured in a local Chinese series "The Seeds of Life"  (2011) followed by romantic Hong Kong drama "Outbound Love" (2014).