A few days ago,I was involved in a program called ' Road to Agrotourism' organized by MTC (Malaysian Tourism Council) and MARDI.There were of course other sponsors which made the program successful. About 40 people from the media including yours truly were invited.
This MARDI station in Kuala Kangsar is their new baby and it is called 'Duriotourism' with the concept of Durian as the main attraction for local tourist.It is the first of its kind in Malaysia and that should draw local tourist to the royal town.
So we arrived at lunch time and after some briefing we were taken by a tramp around the huge plantation.Besides durian,they have mangosteen and rambutans too.There are picnic spots under a few of the durian trees and the wooden table and bench are like what you see in movies.
The trees are scattered and they are are not huge or tall.They are short and one can even touch the fruits.It is a hybrid of two durian species and one is the durian kampung.The trees take five years to bear fruits and it is easy to look after because it is short.
Upon seeing the massive plantation and the fruits hanging on the branches,I get excited like a child.
After the tour,we then had our lunch of kampung dishes under the tree.It was surreal because I have never eaten in a plantation with a group of people that I just met for the first time.
The Duriotourism in Kuala Kangsar is open to public.Entrance fee is 50RM and you can have as much durian as you like , picnic style
MARDI is innovative and has come up with other stations in Langkawi, Camerons, Cherating and now Kuala Kangsar.
My gratitude to MTC as the main organiser and MARDI for showcasing the King of fruits at their station.Having said that I hope that more local tourist will participate and indulge in the Duriotourism ,Kuala Kangsar.
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