Medan Niaga Satok Weekend Tour (ex-City Hotels)
Package Information
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Excersion From |
Kuching |
Pick Up Time |
8.30 am (available Saturday & Sunday only) |
Departure |
0900 a.m |
Durations |
1.30 hrs+ |
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Itinerary |
- Medan Niaga Satok, locally known as Satok Market or Kubah Ria, opens every Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. This market is
famous its fruit and vegetable stalls, run by the native women. Walk around and admire the vibrant and exotic array of vegetables, neatly
displayed on mats or canvases, to entice potential buyers.
- The market’s stalls are categorised into different sections, making it a bustling market with a blend of cultural perspectives and multitude
of spoken languages (especially for those familiar with only standard Malay and English). You’ll encounter a variety of exotic fruits and
vegetables, such as “midin” or jungle fern, “Snake Skin” fruits, and wild “belimbing”. Occasionally, you can find sago worms, a unique
Melanau delicacy high in protein and believed to have to asthma-curing properties, typically enjoyed fresh or fried as snacks.
- There are also Chinese and Malay stalls offering a variety of items, from the renowned freshwater salted fish “ikan terubok masin”, to
grilled fish “ikan bakar”, local handicrafts and ethnic carvings, fruits, vegetables, poultry, seafood, unique plants and flowers like wild
orchids and honey, traditional medicinal herbs, pets, and even clothing. In addition, the market features a delightful selection of local
“kuih” and snacks.
- For the best experience, plan your visit for a Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
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