Pangkor is an island off the coast of Perak in
north-west peninsular Malaysia,
reached by ferry either from the old jetty or from Marina Island jetty both
located in Lumut (a small
coastal town that links to Ipoh through Sitiawan).
It has a land area of only 8 square kilometers, and a population of
approximately 25,000 islanders.
Pangkor has for centuries enthralled
visitors with its charming beauty. In days of old, it was the refuge of seamen
who sailed through the Straits of Malacca. Pangkor's many idyllic bays made it
the perfect stopover. Pirates, adventurers, merchants and soldiers of fortune
sought the peace and tranquility it had to offer.In stark contrast to
malaysia's fast-paced progress, Pangkor remains a haven for those seeking to
get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Soak up the sun on it golden
beaches
THE
MAIN ATTRACTIONS IN PANGKOR ISLANDS ARE :
BEACHES
The various beaches that one can enjoy are
Pasir Bogak Beach, Teluk Nipah, Coral Beach and Teluk Belanga..
PANGKOR TOWN
is a nice place
to visit as there are many great local restaurants where you can enjoy typical
dishes originating from the island itself.
FU LIN KUNG TEMPLE
Is a Taoist
temple that has been build at the foot of Pangkor Hill nearby the town of
Sungai Pinang Besar. Another Chinese temple that you can visit is the Lin Ye
Kong Temple; nearby Teluk Nipah (at the end of Coral Bay).
FISHING VILLAGE
The villages offers a closer
look at life of the average Chinese fisherman and his family. The fishermen's
houses are next to the docks.
KALI AMMAN TEMPLE
Is the only
Indian temple on the island; especially interesting to visit during the two big
festivals of Deepavali and Thaipusam.
DUTCH FORT (KOTA BELANDA)
Situated at Southwest
of the island, nearby the small town of Teluk Gedung. The Dutch built this
small fortress to get more grip on the tin mining industry in the 17th century.
The fortress was used to keep foreign ships at bay, in order to control and
monopolize the worldwide tin trade. The Dutch Fort currently is an historical
monument.
BATU BERSURAT (TIGER ROCK)
Is a huge
boulder with historical inscriptions on it. The inscriptions refer to a child
and a tiger and is dated '1743 I.F.CRALO' together with the initials of the
'VOC' which refers to the Dutch East India Company.
MARINA ISLAND PANGKOR
TORTOISE HILL
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