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Kukup and its surrounding area are inhibited by seafaring people and most are fishermen... In days of old, they go to sea everyday to earn a livelihood... The perils at sea are always there and the populance will need divine protection... They will pray in temples before going to sea for good harvest... and pray again when they return for their safe journey back to land... They will also pray for the blessings of Heaven for whatever havest they get from the sea...
It is for this reason that you will see many Chinese temples in Kukup itself, as well as on the coastal road from Pontian Kechil to Kukup... Many of them are small, simple temple buldings unlike the glamorous ones you see in many fo the bigger towns in the country... They serve a purpose and give peace of mind to the local Chinese populance its serves...
Updated May 11, 2007
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The suspension bridge straddles Sungai Ular and spans 30m across.
From the middle of the suspension bridge, you may take very beautiful pictures of Kukup village on the mainland and the red jetty.
Written Jun 27, 2006
Address: Pulau Kukup
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At the end of the broadwalk is the six-storey high tower which is 30m tall.
At level 6, you will have an excellent bird’s eye view of the island. The treetops and the neighboring islands seems so quiet and peaceful.
This is a good place for bird watching. Bring your binoculars along.
There are warnings signs posted around the aery. Do note that only 5 persons are allowed on each floor at any one time.
Written Jun 27, 2006
Address: Pulau Kukup
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You could cover the whole of Pulau Kukup - Johor National Park by walking along the 800m of boardwalk which takes you around the east part of the island.
From the boardwalk you may observe the mangrove life and different types of vegetation on the forest floor. There are signboards at every station to give some explanation of the mangrove forest.
The whole journey will take you at least an hour if you stop to see, read, hear and smell the nature around you.
Written Jun 27, 2006
Address: Pulau Kukup
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Pulau Kukup - Johor National Park is one of the largest uninhabited mangrove islands in the world.
Take a boat ride of RM5.00 to get to this place. Do take note that the last entry is at 4.30pm.
There is a further RM5 admission charge to the Mangrove Park.
Opens daily from 9am to 5pm.
We took the last ferry there and the park rangers locked up the park immediately when we left at 5.30pm.
Written Jun 27, 2006
Address: Pulau Kukup
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Personally, I feel that driving all the way from Singapore to Kukup just to have a seafood lunch may not seem to be so fulfilling. Thus, it would be good to spend some time to visit the Kelong. The Kelong Tour cost 5RM per person. There is no ticketing booth but there will be some boys outside the restaurants asking people whether they are interested in the tour. Once they got enough number, they will bring you to the boat. The ferry terminal is just next to the New Kukup's Restaurant.
Updated Apr 18, 2006
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Enroute to Kukup fishing village most bus tour operators will visit Orchid Valley with it's 1.5 million tropical orchid plants of more than 80 different varieties. Orchid Valley is located a pleasant 28km roadtrip from Johor Bahru that will take you through the serene Malaysian countryside.
Updated Dec 19, 2005
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Kukup is a small, quaint but interesting Malaysian fishing village where most of the residents have their houses built on stilts over the sea. It is a very popular weekend destination with many Singaporeans who go there to experience kampung life as it may have been in Singapore long before the urban sprawl after indepence pushed their own fishing villages into the distant past of a quieter lifestyle.
Updated Dec 19, 2005
Website: http://kukupnet.tripod.com/intro.htm
Walk into the kampung. Everything is on stilts on the muddy wetland soil. See their unique way of life. Some "resorts" are on the kampung itself. People actually pay money to stay in this place. I mean after stuffing yourself with crabs, lobsters and prawns, you can't move anywhere. So people actually put up in these hotels and resorts in the kampung.
You can charter a boat. MYR5 per adult to go to P. Kukup to observe the unspoilt mangroves on the island
Updated Jul 3, 2005
Address: Kukup itself
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The main highlight of Kukup is none other than its seafood. There are many restaurants in Kukup serving fresh seafood. Prices are cheap and most importantly, the food is delicious.
I tried many restaurants and like the Coastway Restaurant best. The black pepper crabs and the fried tiny squids are my favourite.
Written Jun 4, 2005
Address: Kukup
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