Bentong Ginger and Things to Do Guide
- Raimen
- December 18, 2021
“Bentong Ginger… Bentong Ginger”
At least 80% of the population of Malaysia heard of Bentong Ginger. King of Ginger is from Malaysia as written on Michelin Guide. You may not know about the district Bentong, but you will know about Bukit Tinggi.
Bentong Ginger is a rhizome that is more pungent, spicy and pricier than ordinary ginger. These rhizomes depletes the nutrients in the soil, it will take 5 years to recover the nutrients in the soil to be ready to grown the next batch of ginger. Without the wait, ginger planted in the soil only yields 50 – 70% of the first harvest, yet it affects the quality of ginger. Bentong Ginger sells at a higher price compared to regular ginger because the crop needs to be grown on new land.
Not only ginger, there’s more to discover in Bentong.
1. Kicap Bentong Sdn Bhd
Soy sauce is a daily condiment needed by all Asian household. Come have a look at the processing line from raw ingredient fermenting to packaging of soy sauce. Bentong's soya sauce has more than 30 years of reputation. They can come this far without advertisement, is really a challenge, their soy sauce confirm nice!
2. Pasar Besar Bentong
Pasar Besar Bentong is a local morning big market located in between Jalan Ah Peng and Jalan Chui Yin, where the freshest ingredients are available every morning. Purchase some Bentong ginger grown on farms in Bukit Tinggi and bring it home. Bentong ginger is particularly juicy, spic, its beneficial properties is great for cooking.
3. Bentong Pasar No. 30 Taufu
Observe how taufu is made into different variety of food. See the processing line from yellow soy beans to taufu, how fermented taufu is cooked before selling to locals. Favor by the crowd, No. 30 Taufu is recommended by people here, learn how to preserve taufu life and buy some home.
4. Colmar Tropicale Bentong, Berjaya Hills
(Colmar Tropical Bukit Tinggi Resort)
Visit the medieval French village, walk on the cobbled stone streets and colourful buildings outside. It is opened in year 2000, Colmar Tropicale is modelled after 16th century Colmar town, north east of Alsace, France, also incorporating architectural designs and elements from ancient surrounding villages of Riquewihr, Turckheim and Kaysersberg. Explore and plan a stay here.
5. Chamang Falls
The Chamang Falls can be reached by taking the road from Bentong to Raub. The Chamang waterfall is located in the Chamang Forest within the Bukit Tinggi Forest Reserve. A common area with a small wading area available for picnics. The waterfall water flows strongly, extra measures should be taken when visit the waterfall.
6. Bentong Walk
Take a walk at Bentong Walk (Jalan Chui Yin) and learn the culture in the heart of Bentong. There are numerous eatery along the road bustling with various stalls occupying the street. Indulge in the food and know Bentong through the people of Bentong.
7. Bentong Street Art
Culture of street art has gained prominence with Instagrammable contents that have grown from a creative trend of revamping dark alleys and mouldy walls with a burst of colours and sketches. Snap some shots with mural arts along the road at Bentong Walk (Jalan Chui Yin) to Jalan Tali Air. Get creative and take the memories at Bentong home.
