A day trip to Pangkor Island, Malaysia

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A day trip to Pangkor Island, Malaysia
Pangkor Island, or Pulau Pangkor, is a beach destination that boasts wonderful white sandy beaches. On Pulau Pangkor, you will find many different kinds of water sports, as well as hiking terrain ideal for the trekkers. Here are 5 of things you should try to do on the island.

 
  • Visit the Old Dutch Fort

    Visit the Old Dutch FortVisit the Old Dutch Fort

    If you have been to other historical forts in Malaysia, the Dutch fort in Pangkor will seem like a three-walled Lego construction assembled from worn bricks and holes wedged in to pass for windows.

    But this once-formidable fortress was originally constructed by the Dutch to house and defend tin supples bestowed by the sultanate of Perak. It may not look it now, but this place used to fire cannons.

  • Hike the Pangkor Hill from Pasir Bogak

    Hike the Pangkor Hill from Pasir BogakHike the Pangkor Hill from Pasir Bogak

    You can also go hiking at Pangkor Island. The island is home to several rainforest reserves, including the Tortoise Hill, Teluk Segadas Hill and the virgin jungle near the Pangkor Laut Resort for the adventurous ones. Nevertheless, the most recommended trekking trail is no other than the highest peak on the island, Pangkor Hill. The trail starts from Pasir Bogak with a beautiful waterfall near the entrance of the trek.

    The diverse range of flora and fauna along the trek will keep you in awe throughout the trek. Good news is, the trek ends near Pangkor beach, so bring along extra clothes for a dip in the ocean afterwards.

  • Check out the Foo Lin Kong Temple

    Check out the Foo Lin Kong TempleCheck out the Foo Lin Kong Temple

    There is no kung fu at Foo Lin Kong, but there are plenty of Buddhas, arhats, and (bizarrely) funhouse characters to greet you as you enter the grand red-and-blue archway. Located at the end of Coral Beach, this Taoist temple boasts Chinese-style “artichoke leaf” roofs, a mini “Great Wall” in the garden, and a huge rock of Fate.

  • Go kayaking or canoeing

    Go kayaking or canoeingGo kayaking or canoeing

    The best thing about doing your own rowing is that you get to access places on the island that are normally inaccessible by other means.

    Kayak to the far north of the island, and you will arrive at a spot where the hills are steep, the beach is unspoiled, and the view of Pulau Pelandok is unencumbered by hotels and resorts. If you wish, you can even kayak around the island, and all the way to Pulau Giam, where snorkeling is most popular.

  • Enjoy the seafood

    Enjoy the seafoodEnjoy the seafood

    Travel to the east coast of the island where the fishing villages are and drop by at any of the seafood restaurants. You will find tons of seafood restaurants sprawling along the coast so you will not run out of choices. The seafood in Pulau Pangkor is definitely fresh at a reasonable price. Nipah Deli is one of the best beachfront seafood restaurants ever in Pulau Pangkor. Do try their savoury ‘Ikan Bakar’, the calamaries and other wonderful dishes whilst enjoying the sunset view.

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