LET'S EXPLORE KONG KONG RIVER

Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia       

Kong Kong is a small village near Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia."Kong Kong" according to ancient Malaysian folklore, is a gigantic mythical tiger that was said to harbor great wisdom and feast upon the hearts of weak minded villagers.Kong Kong is a haven for anglers and seasports enthusiasts with the waterfront providing a perfect setting.


It is also famous for its seafood. The quiet and tranquil setting of the sea front adds to the romantic dinners here, especially popular with young people from Johor Bahru and Singapore. For those seeking a quiet place to spend their evenings or weekends, they can put up for a night or two here. A drive or walk to the nearby fishing village is an added unique experience in itself.

Map of Kong Kong River

Kong Kong Eco Tourism Mini Cruise

1 one the water transportation that provided to cross along the Kong Kong River

Can accommodate up to 25 person 

25 MYR per person 

"AAy Rakit Selat Mendana" Raft House

Fish cages that consists a lot of fish species.

Provide an accommodation 

50 MYR per night

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

BOAT RENTAL

200 MYR - 2 Hours (3 Person)

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

(OPERATING HOURS) From 12.00AM To 12.00PM

CHARCOAL INDUSTRY

DAILY OPEN

The charcoal is manufactured here the traditional way using brick kilns and fire-wood. No electrical oven is used. The original 70 to 80 tons of logs will produce 13 to 14 tons of charcoal. The kiln is full of logs about 70 to 80 tons of logs. The opening is partly sealed of until only a smaller opening about 3-foot high is left. The smaller logs are used as fire-wood and are burnt only at the entrance (probably extending up to four feet inside the kiln.

The kiln has only a few small piped openings at the top to vent out smoke. It is will minimise air (basically oxygen) from entering the inside. Without oxygen, the logs heats up without burning until they are super dry and turn to charcoal.

The sealed off with clay bricks and clay mortar. The clay used to construct the kiln allows it to cool down at a slower rate. It takes ten days for the kiln to cool down to room temperature, in the meantime the internal heat is in the final process of turning the logs into good quality charcoal.

MANGROVE

SITE VIEW

Mangrove forests are the spawning ground for various species of fish and shellfish. Mangroves act as sponges to absorb the impact of tidal waves and they also protect the river from erosion. The wood from mangrove trees is used for construction works, firewood, and charcoal.

Kong Kong river have several types of mangrove such as “Bakau Tumu” and “Bakau Minyak”. But entirely in Kong Kong River is “Bakau Tumu”.  Many species of fish, shrimp and crabs are can be found in mangrove areas. It depends on the tides water in the river. During a boat ride on the kong kong river visitors will be able to see the “Pulau Juling”. It is fulfilled with “Bakau Tumu also known as “Bakau Jankang”. Boat ride will bring visitor to see the Sand Island. In the Sand Island, visitors can request if want to make the activities such as camping, fishing, etc. The equipment will provided by owner of the boat. the visitors need to inform the owner before came to make the activities.

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