Tanjung Sepat (Tanah Sepat) Day Trip---1

Have you heard of Tanjung Sepat? Located about an hour and a half’s drive south of Kuala Lumpur, this coastal town faces the Strait of Malacca and has a long history as a fishing village. In recent years, it has become increasingly popular among locals, with many tour buses arriving from afar. Hearing that the seafood here is delicious, and with my parents visiting Malaysia and looking for a short getaway nearby, I decided to take a trip to Tanjung Sepat. Let’s TABINIKO!

Tanjung Sepat Ocean Seafood Restaurant:

Website:

Place name: 海洋海鲜餐馆 (Tanjung Sepat Ocean Seafood Restaurant)

Contact: +6012-384 9910

Location & Time:

522, Lorong 2, Jalan 3, Pekan Tanjung Sepat, 42800 Tanjong Sepat, Selangor

Time:

Mon to Tue: 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM

WED: Close

THU to SUN: 11 AM to 9:30 PM

Parking: Available around the restaurant.

My comment:

We’ll eat at our first stop! We set off in the morning and arrived at 12:30 pm. What you often see along the roads in Tanjung Sepat are dragon fruit farms stretching out on both sides. We didn’t visit any this time, but I’d love to check one out on our next trip. Since Tanjung Sepat is close to the sea, there are plenty of seafood restaurants where you can enjoy fresh catches. We chose Tanjung Sepat Ocean Seafood Restaurant (海洋海鲜餐馆). We ordered four dishes—fish, prawns, tofu, and vegetables—for a total of RM153 (approx. ¥3,800 as of 10/MAR/2020). My husband’s family thought it was “expensive,” but the food was delicious. For the vegetable dish, I went with “Qinglong Cai,” which is one of my favorites.

Kuan Wellness Eco Park:

Arrived at 1:30 pm.

There’s a café right at the entrance, complete with chairs and tables where you can take a break.

Below is the swallow breeding guide:

There are various displays and materials showcased right from the entrance. The videos explain how the buildings at Kuan Wellness Eco Park (官燕苑) are constructed, demonstrate how swiftlet nests are harvested, and provide educational insights into different species, making for a genuinely engaging experience. (Available in English and Chinese only.) We also took photos with the swiftlet sculptures and enjoyed a fascinating visit. While Japan has no such swiftlet museum, there are people in Malaysia investing in swiftlet farming as a business, reportedly exporting the nests to China and other markets.

Below is a list of retailers for Tsubame products:

Of course, they also sell swiftlet products. Wait, RM7,875 for just 500g? (As of 10/MAR/2020, approximately ¥193,000). There are plenty of ultra-premium options available as well. In addition, you’ll find a variety of health supplements, liquid swiftlet extract, honey, and health drinks akin to Yomeishu lined up on the shelves.

Ecofarm (not a farm): A retailer of natural, organic ingredients

The European-style cottage exterior belongs to a shop called Ecofarm, where you’ll find plenty of souvenirs, including organic products, sweets, and drinks.

Below is Ecofarm (not a farm), which sells natural ingredients:

A childhood snack shop that every Malaysian knows well:

A well-known confectionery shop among Malaysians, this store sells candies and small toys for kids.

Website:

http://www.kuanwellnessecopark.com/

https://www.facebook.com/KUANWELLNESSecopark/

Place name: 官燕苑 (Kuan Wellness Eco Park)

Contact: +603-3148 1126

Location & Time:

Lot 408, Jalan Tanjung Layang, Kg Tanjung Layang, Mukim Batu, 42800 Tanjung Sepat, Selangor.

Time: unknown

Parking: Surrounding the restaurant

My comment:

The second stop is the Kuan Wellness Eco Park, a museum dedicated to swiftlet nests. Although it’s only about 15 to 20 minutes by car from the seafood restaurant mentioned above, it feels quite far away. This is because all the places we’re visiting this time are concentrated in the same area as the first restaurant.

Admission to the Swallow’s Museum is free. The museum features a swallow breeding and care exhibition hall, a shop selling swallow-derived products, an Ecofarm (not a working farm) offering natural ingredients, a nostalgic Malaysian childhood snack store familiar to locals, and a mini zoo (note: a separate entrance fee applies only for the mini zoo).

Mini Zoo:

There’s a mini zoo right at the entrance. It’s paid admission. If you have time, feel free to enjoy it!

Once that’s done, head to the next spot! Stay tuned for Part 2 of our day trip to Tanjung Sepat.