Pangkor Island
Pangkor Island is one of the famous and well known islands in Malaysia. It is located approxiamely 90 km southwest of Ipoh. Its natural scenery of green hills and palm-friged beaches of fine sand lapped by the warm blue waters of the Straits of Malacca is truly magnificent. Because of this, Pangkor Island has since been flocked by tourists and is now a very commercialized place.
The main island of Pangkor is mainly populated by fishermen who occupy the eastern coastline. The island is famous for its anchovies and squids. The real attraction here however are the enchanting beaches on the western coastline.
Pantai Puteri Dewi , Teluk Belanga, Teluk Nipah, and Teluk Cempedak are marvellous for swimming or just basking in the sun.
One of the best ways to see the island is to go on a round island trip van taxi. You can never miss on because they are pink in colour. Most of the islanders commute by bikes. As you travel around coastal roads, you will see quaint Malay villages with wooden houses on stilts under the shady coconut trees. Now and then, you will catch glimpses of the white sand and the shimmering blue sea. In the forests, you may chance upon playful monkeys darting among the branches.
If money is not a problem, do stay at the Pangkor Island Resort, an idyllic and beautiful island resort for a carefree and relaxing holiday. Many celebrities including prominent figures have stayed there.
Our trip to Pangkor Island
Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights at an old couple's place we met on the island
Travels: By rented bikes around the island
Costs: About RM350 each
Perks: Sightseeing, island-hopping, friendly people, cheap seafood, green lush scenery.
The main island of Pangkor is mainly populated by fishermen who occupy the eastern coastline. The island is famous for its anchovies and squids. The real attraction here however are the enchanting beaches on the western coastline.
Pantai Puteri Dewi , Teluk Belanga, Teluk Nipah, and Teluk Cempedak are marvellous for swimming or just basking in the sun.
One of the best ways to see the island is to go on a round island trip van taxi. You can never miss on because they are pink in colour. Most of the islanders commute by bikes. As you travel around coastal roads, you will see quaint Malay villages with wooden houses on stilts under the shady coconut trees. Now and then, you will catch glimpses of the white sand and the shimmering blue sea. In the forests, you may chance upon playful monkeys darting among the branches.
If money is not a problem, do stay at the Pangkor Island Resort, an idyllic and beautiful island resort for a carefree and relaxing holiday. Many celebrities including prominent figures have stayed there.
Our trip to Pangkor Island
Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights at an old couple's place we met on the island
Travels: By rented bikes around the island
Costs: About RM350 each
Perks: Sightseeing, island-hopping, friendly people, cheap seafood, green lush scenery.
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