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Pangkor Island
Pulau Pangkor is an island off the coast of Perak State in north-west peninsular Malaysia. It has a land area of only 8 square kilometers, and a population of approximately 25,000 islanders.
Pangkor’s main attractions are undoubtedly the wonderful offerings of its pristine beaches on the western coastline. Golden Sands Beach or Pantai Puteri Dewi is one of the most popular beaches on the island. Located on the northwest of Pangkor, this 1.2 km stretch boasts warm turqoise waters fringed with tall swaying coconut palms. The beach here is ideal for sunbathing and recreational activities.
How to Get There?
- by Air
- Kuala Lumpur - Pangkor Island (approx 1.15 min)
Berjaya Air operates daily direct flights to Pangkor from the Subang Airport in KL.
- Kuala Lumpur - Pangkor Island (approx 1.15 min)
- by Land and Sea
- Kuala Lumpur - Lumut (by Bus, approx 4 hours)
- Lumut - Pangkor (by Ferry, approx 15 min)
Map of Pangkor Island
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Pangkor is a small island in north west Malaysia, roughly in between Penang and Kuala Lumpur. It might not be the most spectacular at first sight. In fact there are not a lot of attractions like Penang, Langkawi, Tioman or Redang have.
Despite that Pangkor is worth a visit. The beaches are clean and beautiful. Most popular beaches are Teluk Nipah and Pasir Bogak. Pangkor Island Beach Resort, the top end hotel at the island has it’s own beach which is also beautiful.
For the wealthy, the little brother of Pangkor, Pangkor Laut is an option but be prepared to spend a lot of money. Personally I prefer Pangkor.
Who are the travelers benefiting the most of Pangkor? Families with children find a relaxed and safe environment without the hassle of the big and populated areas further in Malaysia. Individual travelers who need a couple of days “off”, find peace and tranquility.
Travelers from the west who come first to Malaysia, I usually advice to skip Kuala Lumpur at first and come to Pangkor to acclimatise, get used to the heat, the food etc before exploring the rest of Malaysia.
For people interested in sightseeing on the mainland, there’s quite a bit to visit too. The Dutch Fort is a remain of colonial days at the island while 65 from Lumut (the port), Pasir Salak is a must visit for everyone who wants to understand more about modern Malaysian history.
The zoo of Taiping and Taiping in particular are worth a visit. The nearby mangrove forests in Matang and Kuala Sepetang are beautiful though a bit hard to do on your own.
While I don’t find Kuala Kangsar and Ipoh particularly of interest, there are several things you will want to see in and around both cities.
But after exploring the Perak mainland, nothing is more beautiful to enjoy the sunset at Teluk Nipah. Surrounding by monkeys, monitor lizards, wild boar and hornbill birds, it is here where you find the real beauty and tranquility to shed of your worries of daily life and find back why you came to Malaysia. Pangkor is worth a visit, but don’t expect 7-eleven, nightclubs, sailing yachts or skyscrapers. Pangkor is about peace and quietness.
I went to pangkor for my faculty trip. It was my first time to go to Pangkor Island and what can I said is Pangkor was awesome! Most of us really enjoy their trip because we can rent the bicycle, tour around island with the taxi and also join the activity called Island hoping. Really awesome! Wanna go there again