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Hotel Review – Sealion Firefly Concept Hotel, Kuala Selangor

In order to visit the charming Fireflies Park in Kuala Selangor, I stayed one night at the Sealion Fireflies Concept Hotel.

The Fireflies Park is accessible from Kuala Lumpur, but having a rental car meant that it was more convenient to stay overnight in the area.

Being ready for a fairly late night and planning an early departure in the morning, I didn’t need much in the way of hotel facilities. With this in mind, I decided to book a simple hotel.

I chose the Sealion for the convenience of the balcony attached to the Family Terrace rooms.

The room I was allocated was simple, but had everything I needed for the short overnight stay.

The balcony allowed some fresh air into the room, as well as an opportunity for a late night beer and cigarette in the warm, tropical air.

The star effect lighting on the ceiling was a nice little touch.

The hotel also offers a small outdoor pool, which I unfortunately didn’t have the time to try out.

In conclusion, this was a very good option for the overnight stay.

The room was spotlessly clean and secure. The bed was comfortable and the shower was hot. The hotel even offered free parking. For the price of $51 (£41), I had no complaints.

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Trip Review – Fireflies Park, Kuala Selangor, Malaysia

Following on from my city break in Kuala Lumpur, I took to the road to explore some more of the highlights of the Malayan Peninsula, beginning with the coastal town of Kuala Selangor.

My trip began with a roughly one-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, pausing briefly at a service station to watch marauding monkeys raiding the litter bins.

Kuala Selangor is renowned for its Fireflies Park, which is accessible by boat along the Selangor River.

I booked a three-hour cruise, beginning at the Sky Mirror Jetty and Boat Café.

The cruise headed out along the Selangor River, passing stilted houses and continuing into the mangrove forest, where dozens of native eagles feed.

After sunset, it was time for the highlight of the cruise, the famous Fireflies Park.

As the boat meanders along the Selangor River, the fireflies appear as thousands of tiny pinpricks of light coruscating in the darkness.

The insects need no coaxing to approach the boat and even land on the patrons.

Sadly, I wasn’t able to capture any publishable images of this enchanting spectacle, but it is a truly unforgettable experience and well worth making the trip.

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