KAmpung Agong located in Penaga, North Seberang Perai takes around 15 to 20 minutes’ drive from Butterworth and one hour’s drive from Georgetown.
Kampung Agong Penang is not just an ordinary village, it is becoming more and more famous as an ‘Agro Themed Park’ that will offer a different kind of entertainment in the atmosphere of coconut groves and rice fields.
To find out the uniqueness of the tourist location this time, let’s continue your reading.
This land was first developed with the planting of coconut trees and paddy fields starting in 1942 by the villagers known as Agong, therefore it was named Kampung Agong.
This location with a traditional art concept emphasizes the concept of a rice granary and a village house.
Operation Hours & Kampung Agong Tickets
Kampung Agong operates every day from 9 am to 6 pm. For citizens you are charged RM10 for adults, RM5 for children and free for under 3 years old.
While for non-citizens, adult tickets are RM18 and RM12 for children and free for those under 3 years old.
The price for the disabled is RM6 for adults, RM3 for children and free for under 3 years old.
Interesting activities in Kampung Agong
Since this destination is getting more and more welcome from visitors, various interesting activities are provided to give more fun for those of you who visit here.
There are activities and interesting things that the Kampung Agong community brings and among them the latest ones are:
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Kampung Agong started when people started uploading various interesting photos that they took while they were here.
Among the popular photo locations are 15 bird nests of various shapes and sizes, a giant swing, a white piano at the edge of a rice field, a bullock cart and more!
Cycling
They also provide a cycling route to make it easier for visitors to appreciate the beauty of Kampung Agong.
What’s interesting is that you can rent a modern bicycle or a very interesting old bicycle.
Have a picnic
You can also feel the experience of picnicking in the village area by laying on a mengkuang mat while enjoying a meal like a villager.
There are also huts or open spaces with chairs that can be rented for the whole family to relax.
Camping
Want to spend the night here? In addition to taking a homestay package, you can book a camping package that also includes barbecue activities. Are you used to camping in forest areas?
Let’s experience camping activities in the village area. In the morning you can hear the natural alarm that is the sound of chickens crowing.
Playing kites
For this one activity is seasonal where the strong wind season is the only time you have the chance to experience the experience of flying a kite.
City kids will be excited to try this game.
Reaping Rice
Just like flying a kite, to experience this rice harvest is also seasonal.
If you come here during the rice harvest season, you can go down to the bendang with the farmers to see them harvest rice and learn about the various unique methods of rice production.
Feeding the Fish
Kampung Agong has a pond known as the Lily Pond because it is filled with lily species.
Here they have several species of fish and also allow visitors to feed the fish.
Styling Traditional Clothing
After visiting the village area, let’s try wearing their traditional clothes, then enjoy the village atmosphere even more.
You can choose from some of the traditional clothing collections available and don’t forget to pose!
Visiting a Mini Chicken Farm
Not only can you see several species of chickens that are farmed, but you can also learn about how to farm starting from chicken eggs until they hatch and produce again.
There is also a herd of cattle kept here.
Explore Trams
Don’t want to ride a bike? Or come in a large number of members? Let’s ride the tram to enjoy the atmosphere of Kampung Agong.
You will be taken around the village for 10 to 15 minutes.
Fruit Orchard Tour
Vacationing here during the fruit season is definitely more fun because you have the opportunity to enjoy the delights of local fruits such as coconuts, papayas, starfruit, Dutch durian and others.
Susana of the village is felt when you can pick fruit in the morning.
Seeing the Beehive
Want to see how the bee colony works in producing honey and taste the honey for yourself?
Let’s go to the bee farm to find out various interesting facts about this small animal.
Traditional game
In addition to wearing traditional clothes and exploring the village area, let’s try traditional games that are so popular such as congkak and jongkang jongket!
Interestingly, the jongkang jongket here is made of coconut tree trunks.
Horse riding
Bringing your children to ride a horse will definitely give them more fun.
Let’s be friendly with Puteri, Bushra, Uncle Lucky, Snoopy and Princess Appalosa in this Kampung Agong.
Accommodation in Kampung Agong
In addition to camping, you can book a homestay to stay here.
The homestay here is designed like a tall traditional house with a nipah roof for you to experience life like in the old days in the village.
It is equipped with a balcony, kitchen, bedroom, toilet and some basic items.
Among the homestay options available here is Terkukur Homestay (3 Pax) which offers a free village breakfast package! Prices for weekdays and weekends are different.
Special event at Kampung Agong
Kampung Agong not only operates as a tourist attraction but is also open for any special event.
For example, you can reserve this area for picnics, exploration, weddings, school visits and others.
For your information, there have been holiday celebrations, independence day celebrations and cultural film shootings held here.
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