One of my friends planned a trip for about 20 people to go on a Sky Mirror, firefly/blue tears tour in Kuala Selangor. While these tours are typically done as day trips, we decided to stay overnight at a nearby accommodation. My friend took care of finding the hotel and arranging the tour itinerary, so we just had to follow along, making it very convenient for us. We departed for Kuala Selangor in time to check into the hotel. When we arrived, we saw run-down shops, and there didn’t seem to be any sign of a hotel. But when we looked up at the second floor of the shops, we spotted places labeled as hotels. We met up with our friend and entered the booked place, and surprisingly, the inside was much cleaner than expected.

After checking in, we decided to have dinner at a restaurant located by the jetty where the firefly/blue tears tour would start. There was a seafood restaurant right next to the jetty, and since my friend had made a reservation, we didn’t have to wait. My friend took care of ordering the food for us, and we simply had to follow along. After dinner, we were set to head straight to the boat for the tour. It felt like a group tour, so we joked that someone just needed to carry a flag, and we would all follow. Since our group was large, we were able to take a private boat just for our party for the tour.

It was my first time seeing fireflies, and they flickered like tiny light bulbs. One tree was covered in fireflies, making the entire tree sparkle as if it were decorated with lights, like a Christmas tree. It was beautiful. An eagle flew above us, swooping down to snatch the fish thrown by the captain. After watching the fireflies, the boat sailed to a point in the middle of the river and came to a stop.

They handed out dip nets and told us to put them in the water and shake them to catch the blue tears. When I dipped the net into the river, I could see a blue glow. As I shook the net, the blue tears shimmered and danced, then disappeared. In the same spot, some areas of the boat saw many blue tears, while others had none. After watching the blue tears, it was time to head back. We returned to the jetty and made our way back to the accommodation. Since the fireflies and blue tears were best seen at night, we went out late in the evening, and the kids were exhausted. As soon as we got back to the accommodation and washed up, the kids fell asleep immediately. The moms gathered to chat and eventually fell asleep as well.

The next day, we went to see the Sky Mirror and decided to take some photos. We had to board the boat according to the tide schedule. The boat stopped in the middle of the sea, and we were told we needed to wait for the tide to change. After a while, the water level began to lower, and a shallow hill-like area appeared. The water was still up to just above our knees, and we were told to get off the boat and walk to the hill. Since the water was too deep for my second child to stand, I carried her down carefully. As we walked a little, the water level receded to ankle-deep, making it much easier to walk.

When I saw the place in photos before, I had no idea how the pictures were taken, but once I got there, I understood. In the middle of the sea, on a mudflat, they had leveled the ground and allowed a slight amount of water to reflect, then placed the camera on the ground to create the mirror effect. When taking photos at the Sky Mirror, it’s recommended to wear bright colors like red, yellow, and blue, so I made sure to wear clothes in those vibrant primary colors. The photos were amazing, and it felt like they would turn out as if they were painted in rainbow hues.

Since I had made a reservation for the photos in advance, we took several shots: one with the moms, one with just the kids, a family picture, and another with close friends. Later, they told us they would edit the photos and send us the files. The Sky Mirror was truly a place for taking pictures. It was amazing to find such a place in the middle of the sea, and I thought the idea of turning it into a tourist attraction through photos was really clever. The kids had a great time running around and playing in the water, even if it was just for a short time. Once all the photos were taken, the water started rising. We were told we needed to board the boat before the water level reached too high.

It was fascinating to watch how quickly the sea level rose. Once everyone was back on the boat, we headed back to the jetty. After a quick lunch, we stopped by the eco shop on our way back. The eco shop was much larger than others, and there was a wide variety of items. I told the kids to pick whatever they wanted, and since everything was so affordable, I didn’t need to stop them from shopping. I let the older kids shop on their own, and each grabbed a basket to start picking things out. The younger kids also started picking up things like stationery, dolls, toys, hairpins, and sunglasses. When we checked out, even with all the items they had picked, the total was less than 200 ringgit. It was a place where the kids could buy whatever they wanted, without any restrictions, and they really enjoyed the shopping experience!