Pulau Ketam

Fishing is important in Pulau Ketam Pulau Ketam is an island at the mouth of the Klang River, near Port Klang, downstream from Kuala Lumpur. It host Chinese fishing villages comprising houses on stilts. Understand The settlement was established in circa 1880 by mainly Teochew and Hoklo (Hokkien) Chinese fishermen. The buildings in the floating village are all propped up on stilts which extend up to 10 m below the water's surface. The streets, while appearing like normal paved roads, are similarly supported. Outside the main town, more precarious looking wooden bridges can be found. There are no cars on the island and getting around by bike is the norm, though there are a few motorbikes. Teochew, Hokkien and Mandarin Chinese are the main dialects spoken. Though English is commonly understood. Get in Long and hard and only has doors at the front The only way in is by boat from Port Klang (45min, RM7). From Port Klang railway station, head across the tracks towards the water and look for the small ferry terminal to the left. There are about 15 ferries per day. The last boat from the island leaves at 5.30PM on weekdays and at 6PM on weekends. There are always speedboats on call that can be chartered at any time of the day or night. Get around Rent bikes for RM5 per day or take a boat trip. See Mangrove, water, houses on stilts, fish markets. Do Wonder how a Chinese fishing village ended up in Malaysia. Buy Despite only being accessible by boat the shops are reasonably priced and fairly well stocked, so don't worry about having to buy everything in KL beforehand. Eat Seafood restaurants abound. There is also a variety of foods available. Drink Beer - the settlement is Chinese dominated, so drinking won't bring stares from conservative Muslims. Sleep There's at least two hotels both offer bicycles to rent. Prices are a lot cheaper than in KL. Hotel Sea Lion, S3, Jalan Merdeka, 42940 Pulau Ketam, Selangor (The hotel to the ferry pier), ☎ 603 3110 4121, [1]. A basic but comfortable hotel. Free WiFi. Fan and A/C rooms. Has restaurant. Closest to the pier. RM28 - RM98 (Double room from RM38).  edit Pulau Ketam Inn, 6P, Jalan Merdeka, 42940 Pulau Ketam, Selangor (The hotel to the ferry pier), ☎ 603 3110 5206, [2]. A basic but comfortable hotel. Free WiFi. Only A/C rooms. Closer to the town. RM45 - RM128.  edit Contact The hotels have WiFi. Get out Take boat trips around the islands, though boat back to Port Klang is the only way to leave. This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!