Kampung Patau-Patau, Labuan Water Village
While travelling around Malaysia, I have been to a number of water villages. Two that came to mind were in Tanjung Piai and Pulau Ketam.
When my co-delegates and I were in Labuan to explore the tourism products of the Federal Territory, we were taken to check out Kampung Patau-Patau 1, a water village of Bruneian Malay community.
By the way, ‘patau’ is the Brunei Malay word for ‘bouy’. Aptly named, if I may say so, as the village literally floats on water.
Although Kampung Patau-Patau 1 is no longer traditional, as some of the houses are modified to concrete homes that we now find in cities, this water village is still very much a tourist attraction. After all, not many people have seen how families can live in wooden houses built on stilts over water.
As said, a number of these houses are contemporary, equipped with air-conditioning and cable TV. Meanwhile, some homeowners have cultivated their own garden; the lack of land does not deter them.
Have a look at my photos. If you visit and in luck, you may even get to enter one of these houses for a personal tour.
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Teringin nak merasai tidur di rumah atas air cenggitu. Tak pernah cuba lagi. Tengok gambar-gambar pun excited tau!
tak pernah pi lagi rumah atas air ni, agak-agak mesti best kan. cantik pun cantik
Love this place so much. It very laid-back and peaceful and unique! And of course, I’m missing the trip so much la… Especially during the water sport activities. hahaha
Mostly modern living now. It is interesting on how they built that stilt up from the water. I didn’t visit here when in Labuan last time. I just see it from far. hahaha
pernah pergi Sabah dan Sarawak tapi belum ada kesempatan nak singgah ke rumah atas air ini, nampak menarik. lagi2 culture Putuan di Labuah ini.
sukanya tengok rumah atas air. nampak unik betul…kalau dulu rumah papan jer yang ada atas rakit..sekarang ala batu pun ada ya..menarik!
Wow so unique the name of the village. Patau – patau The village is so beautiful and breathtaking view to see. So relaxing. I wish i have the chance to go there. Amin
flower garden caught my eyes, yeah love the flowers are they selling it too? This village no go before, sure love to go explore somedays!
Ahh rindu Labuan, bersih je. Tak pernah ke kampung ni, tapi suka tengok keadaan di sana. Makanan best tak? Mesti makan seafood hari-hari kan?