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Fireflies Park Resort, Bukit Belimbing - Kuala Selangor

Introduction

On the 13th of January 2007 I decided to go there for a day-trip - just to visit the Fireflies Sanctuary. Friends were invited, ideas were exchanged and a day-trip to Kuala Selangor became an impromptu overnight stay.

I was frantically trying to find 2 rooms at the DePalma Inn but unfortunately they were fully booked. So, in the end, (with some apprehensiveness) I booked a chalet at the Fireflies Resort in Bukit Belimbing...

p/s: Read on about my journey to Kuala Selangor after 10 years...

General Information

Shophouses in Kuala Selangor town

Kuala Selangor was the old royal capital of Selangor. It is a coastal district which is 67 southeast of KL and a place for seafood lovers due to its vicinity to the Selangor river and the Straits of Malacca.

The town is not very big and you can actually walk around without a map or a tourist guide. In the small town area, you will see several rows of shophouses & a mosque. Across the river and the bridge is the Pasir Penambang fishing village.

Some very interesting places to visit:

1) Kuala Selangor Nature Park - a well known nature park for migratory & local birds. There are also otters and other small critters.

2) Kuala Selangor Fishing Village - a fishing village with cheap seafood!

3) Pantai Remis - a nice beach beside Pantai Indah Resort. There are food & souvenir stalls open during weekends and public holidays.

4) Mangrove Forest Reserve - a mangrove forest near Pantai Indah Resort. A great site for collecting seachells, hermit crabs, small prawns, cockles & many more....

5) Bukit Melawati - a historical hill which is the site of the first Selangor Sultanate palace & Altingsburg lighthouse is located.

6) Sekinchan Paddy Fields - a site for you to see the paddy fields

7) Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Sanctuary - a government-run fireflies tour for the public

8) Bukit Belimbing Fireflies - a private resort fireflies tour

9) Pasir Penambang market - a market selling dried & fresh seafood

Pros and Cons

Pros:A small quiet fisherman village which is slowly developing everyday
Cons:Not many entertainment or international fast-food outlets
In a nutshell:More than meet's the eye!

Last visit to Kuala Selangor: Jan 2007
Intro Updated May 8, 2013
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Reviews (18)

Cheap Fresh and Dried Seafood Shopping (1)

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Peaceful & Beautiful Chalets Hotels (2)

I stayed here not to go to the Fireflies Sanctuary but I was on a course/workshop. I enjoyed the peaceful environment... more travel advice

The "Berembang" Tree Favorites (7)

The fireflies shine at night to attract mates whilst feeding on the young shoots of the "Berembang" trees. On a dark,... more travel advice

Facts on Fireflies Favorites (7)

The fireflies found in Kuala Selangor are not flies, they are actually a family of the "Lampyridae" beetles. more travel advice

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Jim_Eliason Apr 6, 2008 at 8:25 AM

great page!
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SLLiew Mar 12, 2008 at 11:26 PM

Excellent page of K.Selangor. I always enjoy visiting this place. But still haven't seen the fireflies. Cheers, SL :)
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Pat_Bangkok Jul 28, 2007 at 7:09 AM

Happy Belated Birthday ! Nice Kuala Selangor page
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pres_16 Feb 5, 2007 at 11:45 PM

hi siti, how are you? I enjoyed reading your K. Selangor page. now I regret not going there during my KL visit....hhhhmmm, I should visit this next time....including Shah Alam, take care and regards....