Pekan Lachau, a small town along the Pan Borneo Highway located about 140 kilometers from the city of Kuching, has become a popular stop for road users to rest and buy vegetables, fruits, and local village products.
Sidewalks in front of shop rows, which are usually quiet, are transformed into vibrant displays of local produce, including langsat, rambutan, an array of forest vegetables and the glossy black dabai fruit, a prized specialty of Sarawak.
Visitors checking out local products sold by residents at the Pekan Lachau Tamu Market.
Visitors shop for goods sold by local residents at the Pekan Lachau Tamu Market.
Some of the fruits available at the Pekan Lachau Tamu Market.
Among the products sold by local residents are salted fish, smoked fish, and various types of freshwater fish from Batang Ai.
Pekan Lachau Comes Alive As A Must-stop Fruit Haven Along Pan Borneo Highway
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