Pangkor Island Travel
Pangkor Overview
Pangkor Island is a mountainous island that lies off the coast of Perak State. Pangkor is the most desirable destination in Malaysia for its old virgin forest, exotic marine and land animals, and excellent annual climate.
Pangkor Main Attractions
One of the famous attractions of Palau Pangkor is the way the island welcomes the tourists. Tourists are welcomed not only by the lovely locals but also by the serene golden beaches with crystalline and cool waters paired with refreshing breezes. The enchanting beaches are marvellous for swimming or just bathing in the sun. These golden beaches serve as Pangkor’s pride for being the haven for those seeking to escape the daily hustle and stress of the city. No one would wonder why this island used to be a stopover for voyagers, pirates and adventurers throughout history. But still the beauty of the island remains.
Another attraction in Pangkor Island is the exotic flora and fauna abound in this area. Rare orchids can be seen along jungle trek. Butterflies tamely land on outstretched palms. Colorful birds can be seen perched on the trees at the hill slopes. You may possibly catch a glimpse of monkeys swinging from the branches. Watch out for giant hornbills here.
Pangkor Activities
There’s a bunch of activities to do in the island due to its wonderful topography. Some of the activities in the island include snorkelling, scuba diving, bird watching, cultural trips, jungle trekking and camping along seaside. These activities will allow you to keep in touch with nature and bond with your vacation buddies as well.
Pangkor Accommodation & Dining
If you’re wondering about the type of accommodation that the island has to offer, Palau Pangkor offers you a majestic accommodation through their villas. Villas are a fusion of traditional Malaysian architecture and Southeast Asian style interior design and modern conveniences. Each gives you a view of the ocean or the greenery around. Restaurants in Pangkor offer you unique dining. The island shows you the kitchen of the whole planet compressed in an island, metaphorically speaking. Palau Pangkor caters a lot of international cuisine to suit the tastes of every type of tourist that decides to visit.
Pangkor Shopping & Nightlife
Nightlife in Pangkor is uniquely outstanding. Searching for a good night out here is easy. Almost all of restaurants in the island have a bar to buy all sorts of drinks – beer, cocktail, wine. It is sure that the island is a good site for out of the country parties. As with most island escapades, shopping may be limited to local souvenirs and other island necessities. Much is the same with the shopping on Pangkor.
Getting To & Around Pangkor
You can reach the island either riding a plane or a boat. By air, you can get a plane at Berjaya Air. They have five flights every week. By water, you can get a ferry at the closest mainland settlement, the town of Lumut. From lumut pier, ferries depart regularly to different parts of Pangkor Island.
