We’re so close to the last quarter of this year, but have you rewarded yourself a short trip? Sometimes, no matter how hard you wanted to cool yourself down and unwind your mind, bunch of work waiting for you is one of the reasons that prohibits you in doing so. But, hey, it is still not too late to treat yourself in a short vacation. Get up and pack your bag for the coming weekend – head up to the north – Sitiawan, Perak – which only requires three hours’ drive away. Sitiawan, Perak is also known as “Little Fuzhou”. Let this be your handy travel guide in having a sneak peak of the place.
Things to do in Sitiawan
1. Tua Pek Kong Temple (品仙祠大伯公和观音堂)
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Tua Pek Kong Temple which can be found near Sitiawan, Perak is actually a village of fisherman wherein only five Chinese family live.
This temple has rows of tall white statues that are quite dignified. It is built at a cost of 7.5 million ringgit. Tua Pek Kong Temple has become a popular attraction though. Don’t miss to catch the beautiful sunset here.
Location: Guan Sheng Di Jun Temple, Lot 6005, Jalan Pasir Panjang Laut, 32000 Sitiawan
2. Teluk Batik Beach
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Teluk Batik is the most famous beach in Sitiawan. It has a crystal clear water and a long white sand beach which is really perfect for picnics. No wonder that there are lot of tourists who visit the place, especially during weekends. The month of October to November is perfect time for guests to witness the carnival at sea which is hosted by Teluk Batik.
Location: Jalan Teluk Batik, Lumut, Perak
3. Sitiawan Settlement Museum
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Have a nostalgic feeling as you enter inside Sitiawan Settlement Museum. This museum has over 500 pieces of cultural relics including important pictures and artifacts. If you want to know more about the history, museum tour is available for everyone.
Location: Kampung Koh, Sitiawan 32000, Perak
Official Website: http://www.pioneercommunity.org.my/
4. Taman Paya Bakau Mangrove
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Have a close contact with nature at Sitiawan Taman Paya Bakau which has magnificent mangroves. It was built in May 1994 and has officially opened to the public in January 1995. There is a 6-foot-wide bridge designed for visitors who like to walk around the mangrove area an take some photographs.
Location: Taman Paya Bakau, 32200 Lumut, Perak
What to food to eat
1. Light Cake @ Tsang Ka-Fuzhou
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Did you know that you can enjoy munching light cake at Sitiawan? Yep! The most famous light cake here is the old and popular Tsang Ka-Fuzhou. It uses traditional carbon furnace that makes it really temptingly delicious.
Location: 12, Jalan Tok Perdana, Sitiawan, Perak
Hours: 9:30AM – 5:00PM
Contact: 019-5589288
2. Kedai Biskut San Yew Chay
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Kedai Biskut San Yew Chay bakery which has more than 70 years of history serves one of the must-eats in Sitiawan – black bean cake and pastries. There are lots of tourists who are after this delicious delight.
Location: Gan Wenge Backstreet Association Manjung Sanshan new club store
3. Bak Kut Teh @ Restoran G J
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Pig out at Restoran G J and be delighted by their servings of Bak Kut Teh and steamed fish head. Surely, eating this dishes will make your travel more worthy.
Location: 84, Jalan haji Mohd Ali, Taman Aman Muhibbah, 32000 Sitiawan, Perak
4. James Cendol
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Another delight that you must include in your list of must-eat in Sitiawan is cendol at James Cendol, situated in Jalan Lumut Hindu temple.
Location: 5, Sitiawan, Perak
5. Savoury Noodle @ Kampung Koh Gan Wenge Pasar
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Indulge yourself for a savoury bowl of noodles that can be tasted opposite Kampung Koh Pasar. Their must try includes, Dry Lomian, Lumian, Laksa, Egg Yan and ABC.
Location: Jalan Simpang Dua, Kampung Koh, Sitiawan
Hours: Tues-Sun, 5:00AM – 5:00PM; Closed on Mondays
6. Lido Seafood Restaurant
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If you happen to visit Sitiawan, one of the food that you shouldn’t miss here is the traditional Fuzhou cuisine. Tucked into succulent seafood dishes at Lido Seafood Restaurant. Surely your seafood cravings will be satisfied.
Location: Taman Sitiawan Maju, 32000 Sitiawan, Perak
Hours: 11:00AM – 3:00PM, 5:00PM – 10:30PM
7. Pillow Pack @ Yee Si Restaurant
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Experience the taste of pillow pack at Yee Si Restaurant. Pillow pack is a fermented and steamed dough which comes in different flavours! Be it peanuts, red bean, kaya and more.
Location: 80, Main Road Kampung Koh, 32000 Sitiawan, Perak
Phone: 012-4493982
8. Sa Jui Yee @ Ah Pek Lee Kou Hock
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Delight yourself for a seafood feast at Restoran Ah Pek Lee Kou Hock. This one will definitely make your trip more fun and memorable.
Location: Lot 135, Kampung Cina, SItiawan, Perak
Hours: 11:00AM – 10:00PM; Closed on Tuesdays
Souvenirs to buy
1. Dried Handmade Noodles
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One of the things that you can buy for a souvenir here at Sitiawan is a pack of dried and homemade noodles.
Location: No. 14, Jalan Lin Chen Mei, Kampung Koh, 32000 Sitiawan Perak
2. Gan Weng Chili Sauce
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If you are one of those who wouldn’t complete their happiness without hot peppers, or have a friend who is one, then you must take home a bottle of hot chilli sauce at Gan Weng Chili Sauce.
Location: No. 14, Jalan Lin Chen Mei, Kampung Koh, 32000 Sitiawan, Perak
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