Bukit Kepong Orang Asli village among most beautiful in Malaysia

24-Sep-2018, 11:00

24 Sep 2018, 11:00

Home to the Temuan tribespeople, the gardens of their simple wooden homes are decorated with orchids, cacti, flowering bushes and coconut trees.

Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Kepong is recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in Malaysia.

It is a small village of just 150 inhabitants and 44 homes. The population is mainly made up of Temuan people, classified as Orang Asli. Some are of mixed race with Chinese.

There are apparently a few Muslims here but most follow their own animistic cultural beliefs.

The Temuan certainly take pride in their clean and tidy village. The gardens of their simple wooden homes are beautifully maintained and decorated with orchids, cacti, flowering bushes and coconut trees.

The lovingly tended main street has not a scrap of litter on it.

These are creative and artistic people, who even transform discarded plastic bottles into attractive artificial flowers. Similar creations can be found at Pantai Cunang near Tanjung Sepat.

Chickens and roosters wander freely and provide the soundtrack for the peaceful village, almost free of traffic noise.

A rustic mailbox saying ‘Thank You Postman’.

The village, previously known as Kampong Mati was founded in 1914.

A children’s library donated by the Budimas Charitable Foundation.

Ms Ezan is ever willing to explain what facilities are available for tourists.

There are three wooden huts available for rent at RM80 per night or RM60 for day-use. They are quaint but very basic with no furniture inside, no fans or water. Toilets are available in a separate hut.

By prior arrangement, the villagers will provide entertainment for visitors in the form of a cultural show, blowpipe shooting and demonstration of trapping wild animals. Typical Temuan food and/or BBQs can be arranged.