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Ayer Hitam

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by admin in Cities & Town

Ayer Hitam, which means ‘Black Water’ in Malay, is referred to as ‘the town that never sleeps’ due to the continuous daily traffic. Here, visitors can shop for ceramic items such as vases, jars, home decorative pieces, flowerpots and ready-made customized souvenirs.

Ayer Hitam is also a good place for visitors to sample some local food. Prawn crackers, tapioca chips, steamed corn and the famous otak-otak (steamed coconut-milk based fish cake) are all freshly produced, packed and readily available.

About 5km from Ayer Hitam town is the Ayer Hitam Animal Husbandry, which offers visitors a host of activities including horseback riding, fishing and camping. Chalets are available for those who wish to stay overnight at the dairy farm.

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