The Experience of Being Surrounded by Fireflies in Kampung Dew
Kampung Dew is located in the Taiping district of Perak. To get there, take the toll exit from the Kamunting or Taiping highway, then you will reach a four-way junction (Simpang Empat). At the junction, take the left path and continue straight for 2km; you will find Kampung Dew located on the right side of your path.
As we all know, the main attraction of Kampung Dew is its fireflies. These fireflies have made Kampung Dew one of the most interesting tourist destinations in Perak and a must-visit for you. Eco-tourism destinations featuring fireflies are now very rare in our country. Another such eco-tourism destination exists in Kuala Selangor. However, many of us, including Perak residents themselves, are unaware that Perak also has a place to see fireflies up close.
For the information of our loyal readers at orangperak.com, visitors to Kampung Dew can see the firefly habitat up close. Additionally, visitors can learn about the lifestyle of this insect species. Thousands of fireflies will fly around at night while emitting light. This is truly an amazing sight to behold.
To see the fireflies in Kampung Dew, you need to take a ferry to cruise along the Sungai Sepetang. The rental price for a ferry is RM80. If the price is a bit high for those coming alone or in a pair, you can try to share the cost with other visitors, as the ferry can accommodate up to seven people.
The ferry trip takes 30 minutes, during which you will have the opportunity to enjoy the view of the light from thousands of fireflies surrounding you. Just a reminder for our loyal readers at orangperak.com, visiting hours for the area are from 8 am to 10 pm, and it is open every day.
It is important and highly recommended that you wear long-sleeved clothing if you visit this place at night, as you will be cruising through the mangrove swamps of Sungai Sepetang. Besides fireflies, other insects active here are mosquitoes. Mosquitoes will certainly be a major nuisance for you. That is why you are advised to wear long-sleeved clothing to reduce mosquito bites.
If you are lucky, you will have the chance to see other animals in the Sungai Sepetang area. Animals like crocodiles and birds are often seen here, and if you are even luckier, you might also get the chance to encounter
a pod of dolphins
that are actively swimming against the water current throughout the area. Interesting, isn't it? Besides the ferry service for you to tour Sungai Sepetang, there are also homestay services provided here. The homestays here are very comfortable and highly suitable for those who intend to spend the night at Sungai Sepetang.
There are also other interesting activities you can do at Sungai Sepetang, such as giant freshwater prawn fishing. It cannot be denied that Sungai Sepetang is a habitat for giant freshwater prawns, which are a favorite among anglers. You must visit Kampung Dew if you are in Perak and witness for yourself the light from the fireflies, which looks just like stars twinkling in the sky.
