The Four Seasons Resort Langkawi has opened a traditional fish house called Rumah Ikan Fish House, designed by a local fisherman and crafted with island-grown wood.

This unique over-water structure is an inspiring testament to Langkawi’s vibrant fishing legacy. Visitors can now see how traditional methods catch the freshest fish and shellfish from the Andaman Sea.

Rumah Ikan Fish House

Rumah Ikan Four Seasons photographed from Tanjung Rhu.

Guests are invited to discover and learn about the island’s fishing heritage at the Resort’s private Rumah Ikan Fish House, where generations-old fishing methods are demonstrated.

The Four Seasons Langkawi works with a local fisherman named Pal Din, who keeps the old and unique heritage of traditional fishing at the local fishing house.

The traditional practice involves creating a complex structure that extends out into the sea using strips and splints of wood. And if you want to know how fish and shellfish are caught, this is the place.

While some may think this floating fish house is an actual restaurant, it is not. It is a traditional fishing house replica, which is hardly seen nowadays.

Rumah Ikan also officially opened on July 3, 2020, and is available to the resort’s guests only.

Pak Din shows how he catches fish the traditional way.

Pak Din explains traditional island fishing techniques.

Rumah Ikan is situated at the Resort’s mile-long sweep of pristine coastline, and this secluded spot is where Pak Din spends his days catching the choicest fish and squid offered by the Andaman Sea.

Guests can observe Pak Din as he does his work or try their hand fishing in the olden ways, using locally sourced equipment.

Photos in this article are sourced from Petrie PR and the official Four Seasons Langkawi website, except for the one with my watermark.

The Fish House at the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi. Photo: Four Seasons Langkawi.

Conclusion

While staying at the Four Seasons Langkawi, you can also read my comprehensive article about things to see, do and eat around Tanjung Rhu.

Guests staying at the resort can experience the unique Rumah Ikan Fish House here. For outsiders, this is not an open attraction for anyone to visit. You need to be a guest of the Four Seasons Langkawi.