Kampung Agong: This Charming Kampung Is A Breath Of Fresh Air Away From The Bustling Penang City

If you think Penang is all about that city life, we're here to change your mind! We've recently discovered a hidden gem in Penang that will transport you to a timeless kampung that looks straight out of a postcard from Bali. For your next trip, why not take some time to rediscover the beauty of Malaysia this year and add this spot onto your travel list?

Located in mainland Penang just 14 kilometres (a 20-minute drive) from the Butterworth jetty terminal, Kampung Agong is a picturesque space surrounded by swaying coconut trees (there's an estimate of 500 trees here!) and traditional wooden kampung houses built on stilts. The coconut trees here look especially beautiful against a clear blue sky and vast paddy fields! For those accustomed to the city lights, Kampung Agong will provide you with a breath of fresh air and a glimpse of kampung life.

According to The Sun Daily, Kampung Agong was transformed by a private owner as an attempt to create a replica of olden kampung life. The owner named the place 'Agong' after the nickname of his grandfather who was the owner of the coconut farm since 1942.

After Kampung Agong started attracting droves of visitors in 2019, the owners decided to upgrade it into a visitor-friendly space. Now visitors can take photos all around the space as well as participate in a variety of village activities including coconut picking, fishing, putting on traditional attire, and learning how to weave coconut leaves into coconut brooms!

Leave the hustle and bustle of George Town behind for a relaxing afternoon at Kampung Agong. You can choose to rent a bicycle (bikes are available for rental on-site at RM4 each) or explore the area on foot.

There are lots of props dotted throughout the kampung that are perfect for photos! Our favourites are definitely the hanging nests (there are a total of three of these, inspired by burung tempua nests), giant bird's nests which you can sit in for photos, and swings that look just like the ones you can find in Bali! There are a total of six swings in the area, but the most popular one is definitely the one that faces the beautiful paddy fields.

Don't forget to look for the mini jetty here facing a pretty pond filled with water lilies! There's also a decoy white grand piano where you can sit behind and pretend like you're Beethoven. The nostalgic vibe and laid-back surroundings at Kampung Agong will make you feel as if you're stepping into a Lat comic book.

Kampung Agong is located on mainland Penang at Kampung Bakar Kapor, a 50-minute drive from the Penang Bridge. You can choose to drive here or book day trips from local tour guides for a fun, hassle-free visit!

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