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Pulau Pangkor - Paradise island in Malaysia

"Pulau Pangkor, tropical beach paradise island in Malaysia,
the beach pearl of Malaysia"

It's a bliss to live almost next door to Pulau Pangkor in the Malaysian state Perak.!
Pangkor fully deserves the name "Beautiful Island" as it is translated. Pangkor Island is a small island on the North West coast of Malaysia in the Straits of Malacca. And I live only a few kilometers away in the little town of Sitiawan.

Some of my friends say I live in paradise island when they see the pictures of the island. Paradise or not, it is a very good place, a very neat little island here in Malaysia, on the north west coast.

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We speak now of Pangkor as one island but in fact there are nine islands in the direct surrounding. Pangkor and Pangkor Laut are the two biggest and the only two inhabited by humans.

On the islands there's a variety of Wildlife while the smaller atoll are basically white sand beaches and rocks. According to some legends there were even tigers living on this small Malaysian island!

The Malaysia tourism destination Pangkor is very well known for the white sand beaches, crystal blue waters, canoeing, jungle treks, bright stars, excellent food, snorkeling, jet-skiing and tropical fruits.

Pulau Pangkor, a tropical paradise island
Pulau Pangkor, a tropical paradise island

Furthermore it's quiet and relaxing, in short, gorgeous and awesome! It's the ultimate Malaysian holiday destination, as many Malaysian people already know!

What is the attraction of Pulau Pangkor?

So, what can you do at Pulau Pangkor? You can go to one of the beaches and enjoy the tropical sun. But in the heat of the day, you may want to hire a boat for sea fishing or jet skiing. Don't forget to bring your snorkel, they can be rented at the hotels. The corals around some of the smaller islands are beautiful. And for some serious fishing you may want to organize a boat to Pulau Sembilan, a group of uninhabited islands 40 minutes by speedboat away.

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At the entrance of Pangkor you can rent bicycles and motorbikes for going around the island (you can hire them at the hotels too). But you can also hire a taxi. It is cheap.

There are a few little fisherman's villages with traditional Malaysian houses. The little food stalls in Pangkor Town and the other villages have some of the local favorite dishes while the more up market hotels offer a range of Asian and Western food including excellent local coffee, cuttlefish and anchovies, the locals call it ikan bilis and no nasi lemak meal will go without it. And if you are interested, visit the shop of Mr. and Mrs. Beh in Pangkor town. They showed me the difference in quality of the ikan bilis.

Teh Tarek, an Indian delight!
Teh Tarek, an Indian delight!

If you travel on tight budget, no problem, there are excellent cheap guest houses and beach huts. And further there's everything up to 5 star hotels. I recommend a few on this website, and only those I know myself well.

Pangkor is also a great place to fulfill your dream to wed at the beach. Play Golf on one of the two international standard golf courses just 20 minutes away from Pulau Pangkor: Damai Laut Golf & Country Club or Teluk Rubiah.

Pangkor is also an excellent option if you are come with a group for reunion parties or even team building! Explore the Wilderness has set up a range of possible activities in and around Pangkor (think for example of canoeing from Teluk Batik to Pangkor in open sea!)

And with the accommodation in and around Pangkor you can be sure you will enjoy a great holiday. Check for example the Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut or, if you want to spend less money, the Vikri Beach Resort. More about the accommodation you can read on our hotel page.

Around Pulau Pangkor

But you may want to see some attractions on the Malaysian mainland. No problem here too. In the vicinity there are some attractions worth to see.

Taiping, the beautiful Lake Gardens
Taiping, Lake Gardens, a magnificent view in the early morning

Think of the mining city of Taiping, the Royal City of Kuala Kangsar or the capital of Perak: Ipoh with Kellies Castle nearby. The coastal area is full of fishing villages like Pantai Remis and if you are lucky, you may even get an experience like I had in Panchor.

Inlands you will find the little town of Kampar with the Gua Tempurung caves which is seldom visited but offer quite some interesting things.

Visit some of the fish farms around Pulau Pangkor, for example at Damar Laut (few people, if any ever visit this area just opposite of Lumut. Many people forget Teluk Senangin. I know, it's a little out from Lumut, but it's totally unspoiled.

Stingray in the waters of Sembilan Islands, near Pulau Pangkor
Stingray in the waters of Sembilan Islands

For a few ringit, the fishermen are happy to show you around. And when you buy the fish you can ask your restaurant to prepare for the fish for you. And on the mainland you can visit some beautifully preserved Mangrove forests.

Visit for example the beautiful Chinese cemeteries near Lumut and Seri Manjung while you go for some shopping in Sitiawan.

In fact, Pangkor has for everyone, something. Maybe you like to hang out on one the beaches, or you are more into activities (try to find Teluk Segadas!). Do you have an interest in history or temples, anyone can have their share. Whatever you imagine, Pangkor has it! (ok ok.. maybe not for EVERYBODY, no disco's here....).

I visit the island almost on a weekly base, after all, I live so close by. And even after more then 3 years, I still see new things, new places, even new beaches. Pulau Pangkor deserves, as I wrote earlier the name "beautiful island" for 100%. If you come with a family (see Nazlina's report) or independent, (Irina and Jonathans' story ) you will find something special. Pangkor is lovely, let hope we can keep it that way!

By now you understand, it, I love this little Malaysia island with the name Pangkor! Come to Pangkor and we may even meet!

Yours
Peter

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