An hour drive from the city center, lays one of Malaysia’s hidden gems located at Jeram, a small town not far from Kuala Selangor where it’s famous for it’s firefly boat tours. You may have heard of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world’s largest salt flat. We’ve got something very similar (if not exactly the same) to Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia a.k.a. the world’s largest mirror right here in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia! Blessed Malaysians!
Before Sasaran is unearthed by local media and travel bloggers a few months back, it is almost the best kept secret within the area, only known to the nearby villagers.
Before making our way to the homestay where our boat ride is, we dropped by Kedai Kopi Shin Lok for breakfast at Jeram known for it’s handmade steamed buns or paos (包), egg tarts, yam puffs and many more!
As it was early and our appetite weren’t as big, we only grabbed some paos and yam cakes paired with a cup of hot Milo.
Here’s what caught our attention in this coffee shop, we saw plates of cartoon paos on almost everyone’s table and there’s even people who come all the way from the city just to get some of these! Texture of the paos were extremely fluffy, soft and tender whilst the paste and fillings were smooth and rather generous.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Kedai Kopi Shin Lok 新乐茶室
1, Jalan Kenari 1, Taman Kenari, Sungai Sembilang, 45800 Jeram, Kuala Selangor,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel No : +603-3264 7591, +6012-383 1206, +6012-273 6120
Business Hours : 7am – 7pm
GPS : 3.191518,101.314517
While waiting for our boat, we decided to explore the surroundings of the homestay for a bit as we still got time. Wave Rest House & Cafe is the perfect rustic getaway during the weekends away from the city for nature lovers who enjoys bird watching, observing the plants and animals living in the mangrove swamps and many more.
Staying in a shipping container may be the last thing on your mind but fret not because all their rooms are fully air-conditioned and has their own private bathrooms. Wave Rest House & Cafe also offers a few packages loaded with activities to keep you and your friends or families busy throughout your stay.
Unfortunately we weren’t there to stay for a night as our main reason was to visit Sasaran 天空之镜 which we’ve picked Undersea Beach & Oysters Knocking Adventures.
REMINDER: Please listen to your Tour Guide throughout the trip as your safety matters. When you’re riding on the speedboat, please do not stick your phone or any of your belongings out of the boat as the ride gets bumpy and you wouldn’t want to drop your phone into the water.
I’m thrilled with excitement when I finally get to see this hidden gem with my own eyes! I can’t help but to admire the pretty sand movements the moment I stepped out of the boat and watched this land goes further and further.
You’d see all sorts of shellfishes while you’re here and they’re huge! The patterns on the shells aren’t like the ones you’ve seen washed up by the shores.
While everyone else was finding the best spot to pose for the mirror effect photos, I spent most of my time admiring the habitat and sea critters around the island. 🙂
Note: Please DO NOT bring the critters home. This is their home. Not yours. If you see anyone bringing it to the boat, please alert your tour guide.
It may not the be best photo but I really did enjoyed spending over an hour of sea breeze and ambiance putting my soul at ease.
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.”-Buddha
Reminder: Bring along some sunscreen and a bottle of water to keep yourself hydrated and avoid sunburn!
We then took another boat ride to an exotic island, Pulau Angsa which was supposedly to be a resort here where the project then wretched and to be left abandoned however on the bright side, it is also a great fishing spot but if that did not fascinate you, you can knock rock oysters off the rocks while tides are low and slurping it fresh! If only there was a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc to pair with!
I wouldn’t suggest anyone to try exploring the island or stand on the ruins to snap InstaMaterial photos but to stay at the main area at all times instead as you know these ruins has been left for decades and you wouldn’t how long would be able to withstand.
After a long wait for the tides to rise, we then went back to the homestay to replenish and off to Sekinchan we go!
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Wave Rest House & Cafe
Jalan Bagan Sungai Janggut, Kampung Sungai Janggut, 45800 Kapar, Selangor, Malaysia.
+60 17-716 4389
GPS: 3.173789, 101.313618
After an hour drive from the homestay to Sekinchan, I was starving. Like actually growling for food. We haven’t been to Sekinchan in awhile and decided to drop by Redang Beach to see what it’s like now. There’s so many food vendors there but I can’t eat too much because we were supposed to have dinner with the group we went to Sasaran Beach with which then I decided to grab some Egg Waffles by Ottimo Desserts. Not the best egg waffles I’ve had as you can see it’s dry and overcooked which was depressing.
Overall Rating: 2.5/5
And finally, we went to Wai Jia Restaurant 外家料理 for dinner. Apparently it is a Japanese restaurant with a slight local twist by using local seafood in their dishes like sushi and such. Most of their customers would come over just to try their Mantis Prawn Nigiri which the owner believes it’s by far the only restaurant in Malaysia to serve this particular dish. I wasn’t able to snap photos of other food because everyone was starving the moment the food lands on the table, dug in right away!
Here’s my dinner, Salmon Teriyaki with Steamed Rice. At first glance, it felt like home. Something my grandma would make for me whenever I visit her or stay over at her place for a couple of days. The simplicity of this dish from how it’s plated where the rice wasn’t even cupped before placing it on the plate and there’s no fancy garnishing felt so homely to me. As for the taste, the salmon teriyaki was right but almost overcooked other than that, the teriyaki sauce was delicious.
No. 118, Lorong 4, Jalan Bagan Sekinchan, Taman Sekinchan Jaya, 45400, Kuala Selangor, Selangor, 45400 Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
+60 11-1096 9829
Well, that was the end of my trip to Sasaran 天空之镜. It was a great eye-opening experience indeed to be able to visit a place so secluded.
Walking to the car and spotted Gudetama behind the window! Gentle reminder again, please(!) put on some sunscreen if you’re going there if you don’t want to end up tanned af like me! It hurts but I kind of like it.
Love,
Eudaimonia (n.) 