Looking to take unique and mind blowing reflective
pictures? You need not head far to Salar
de Uyuni in Bolivia, known as the world’s largest salt
flat in order to take great pictures. Now, you can do so in Malaysia!
Kuala Selangor Beach is a unique tourist attraction
that is only accessible to tourists twice a month, during the new moon and full
moon periods. Kuala Selangor Beach is better known as “Mirror of the Sky
“as the shallow waters of this “Secret Island” reflects the sky in all its
going, thus creating many unique photography opportunities. The Island makes a
perfect travel destination for your holiday, it is also a habitat for many
marine agriculture. The most common are the sea and baby clam scattered
abundantly in the sand.
Recently discovered by the local community , the
town of Sasaran located close to Kuala Selangor in Malaysia offer great stunning
backdrop. Photographers flock here to capture the unique landscape. One will
have to take 40 minutes boat ride out to this unique piece of land located in
the middle of the sea in Straits of Malacca. This piece of land will “appear”
at certain time depending on the water tidal movement. In other words, one
would able to take pictures in the midst
of a sea with clear sky.
You have approximately
45-60 minutes time to spend on the Sky Mirror beach, depends on the weather. While
you are here, make the full use of the natural mirror effect here and shot some
creative photo! Professional photographer
and natural lover from all around the world visit Sky Mirror Malaysia for this
unique nature geographic landmark and phenomenon.
There are two types of packages to choose
from, i.e. the half day or full day trip. The tour starts in the morning,
between 8 am and 10 am with return trips scheduled between 12 pm and 2 pm. In
both packages, you will also get to tour around Pulau Angsa and the nearby sea.
Accommodations in the form of homestays can be arranged nearby costing RM 350
per night. Fully furnished with air-conditioners, water heater and Wi-Fi, they
can accommodate up to 12 people.
If the weather of the day is unsuitable for a
boat ride, the trip will be called off and visitors will get a refund. In this
case, you can self-drive to visit Bukit Melawati to view the Straits of
Malacca, Taman Alam for flora and fauna, the unique 100-year old Indian temple
at Bukit Rotan, Sasaran Art Park, Jeram Herbal Farm and enjoy fresh, delicious
seafood.
How to book a tour?
There are several operators who owns fishing boats
and would be able to bring tourists out to the sea. I have managed to contact a
few with various prices. Do note that some boat operators offer lower price,
however these operators may only placed plastic chairs on their boat (safety
may not be adequate) and will not have people taking nice photos for you. It
costs RM70 per adult and RM40 per child (below 12 years old).
What to expect for the tour?
Meet early in the morning (around 9am-10am) at one of the coffeshop
(258, Jalan Sasaran, Sungai Buloh, 45800 Jeram, Selangor Malaysia). The
operator will inform you the exact timing to meet. One will have to pay
deposit to secure the seat. Pay the remaining balance at the coffeeshop, mark
your attendance and yes, you will be ready to depart for the tour! Depart
together in a car convoy (5 minutes drive) to the jetty for your boat trip out.
One will park within the vicinity of the temple.
Walk to the ferry boarding point and embark on 40 minutes ride out to
the sea. Along the way, look out for monkeys and iguanas basking on the swamp.
As mentioned, Skymirror- ocean love will provide
photography services. They have their own set of toys to take nice pictures for
you!
You will be given about 1-2 hour depending on the
wave tidal on that day too. After which, you will be transported to an island
about 10 minutes away to have your lunch. The package is inclusive of lunch
which typically will be a packet of Nasi Lemak rice. If you are an oyster
lover, listen carefully! One could be able to “hunt” for oysters and try the
fresh oysters!
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LOCATION :
ADDRESS :
Jeti Pekan Lama, Jalan Sultan Mahmud, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor
HOURS :
Sunday - Saturday8:30am–9:30pm
PHONE:
010-778 5555
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