Malaysia: Kampung Kong Kong Laut, Johor

Kampung Kong Kong Laut (Kong Kong Laut Village), Johor, Malaysia. I’m sure you’ve never heard of the name of this village before. Well, me neither, at least until recently when I went on a trip to Johor, the southernmost state in Malaysia to explore some eco- and agro-tourism attractions.

The reason why you probably have never heard of it is that because it’s just a small kampung, nothing glitzy, no night life entertainment, no nothing worth mentioning about if you’re into typical tourist attractions and spots in big cities. Even most folks from the state of Johor themselves might have not heard of this kampung before. Kampung Kong Kong Laut however does offer aplenty if you’re into something off-beaten and different, or are interested in eco- or agro-tourism attractions.

Two young men fishing

Kampung Kong Kong Laut is a small fishing village that is located in Johor Bharu district, not far from Masai/Pasir Gudang area. Being a fishing village with Serai River, Kong Kong River and Mendana Strait in its vicinity, there is no doubt that the village is a hotspot for anglers. Other than fish, you can try to catch prawns and crabs too, some of which you can easily find by the river bank.

Its perfect setting on a river/sea front, with quiet and tranquil view of the waters, also makes the village a popular spot for diners searching for some seafood. If you’d like to explore more of the area, there’s a small cruise boat that can take you around for about a couple of hours from the village jetty. The cruise would travel along Serai River, Mendana Strait, and around Juling Island.

River cruise

For a relaxing time, a picnic at Choban Beach might be in order. And for the more adventurous souls, they can opt to go on a mangrove tour and maybe visit the nearby charcoal factory, apparently the largest in the state albeit it being a dying industry from the years gone by.

Exploring the mangrove area

All of these might sound somewhat typical of a kampung life in Malaysia but here, the added attraction is that you can try and stay overnight in a rumah rakit - a small raft house – some of which are parked along and in the middle of the river. Perfect if you want to experience something different than your usual hotel room. Even better if you want to be away from it all but still doesn’t want to be that far away from everything.

A rumah rakit might have two rooms, a common area, a kitchenette and a bathroom. Just nice for a small family or a group of friends.

And the best news is?

It wouldn’t really cost you a bomb. An overnight stay on a rumah rakit would set you back from just RM80 per person.

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Further Information:

If you’re interested, you may contact the locals who manage the eco-tourism sector of the village via their Facebook page – Kg Kongkong Laut – Eco Tourism.

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Acknowledgment:

My appreciation and thanks go to Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia and Gaya Travel magazine for the opportunity to join their Jom Jelajah Koperasi Johor (#JJKJohor15 #JomJelajahKoperasi #SKM) trip in May 2015.

Going to Johor, Malaysia? Do check out these hotels for your accommodation requirements there. For other www.RambleAndWander.com blog entries on Malaysia, click here.