Pangkor Island, the paradise island, is one of the popular, famous and well known islands in Malaysia and also world famous paradise island. It is located approximately 90 kilometres southwest of Ipoh. Pangkor Island is an idyllic and beautiful island resort for a carefree and relaxing holiday. Its natural scenery of green hills and palm-fringed beaches of fine white sand lapped by the warm blue waters of the Straits of Malacca is truly magnificent.
Forty minutes by ferry from Lumut, the popular island resort of Pulau Pangkor (Pangkor Island) welcomes visitors with its serene golden beaches, crystalline blue waters, and cool refreshing breezes. Located about 90km south west of lpoh, it is largely inhabited by fisherfolk. They live in scattered fishing settlements along the coast especially on the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut and Teluk Batik, and their catch comprises mainly cuttlefish and anchovy. The modern facilities make it an ideal gateway. A wide range of sun and sea activities are available such as scuba diving, wind-surfing, fishing, snorkelling.
The Island paradise is offers magnificent and fabulous attraction to the tourist and visitors. Exotic flora and fauna can be found in this area. Rare orchids can be seen along jungle trek. Butterflies are tame enough to land on an outstretched palm. Colorful birds can been 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. Complete your day by trekking to Pangkor Hill to observe the flora and fauna here.
One of the great places of interest in Pangkor Island is Pasir Giam beach, which faces the small island of Giam. It is only 2km north of Teluk Nipah by road. When the tide is out, you can walk through the shallow waters to the island but watch for the high tide unless you have a boat.
How to get there ...
Access by road via the North -South highway to Lumut. If travelling from the south, exit at Gopeng interchange and turn left after Pangkor/Sitiawan/Batu Gajah signboard. Upon arrival in Lumut, you can see a ferry service counter there. Parking space are available here.
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