"Selamat Datang ke Pulau Pangkor" Pulau Pangkor by Wild_Orchid

Pulau Pangkor Travel Guide: 202 reviews and 589 photos

Where time stands still

As the Anchor Beer sign says, "WELCOME to Pangkor Island".

A popular destination for KL-ites & Penang-ites looking to get away for a short break, Pulau Pangkor is one of the few island resorts on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Pangkor Town is quaint, it has an air about it that tells you that nothing has changed for the past 20 years (except maybe the prices - LOL )! Take a walk along its main street, and you can tuck into some delicious fresh seafood for lunch or dinner. The favourite here is ikan bawal putih (in Cantonese called "Pak Cheong yee", in English "Pomfret"), which when steamed lightly with light soya sauce, is sweet and succulent. The price here is relatively cheap compared to KL.

For the die-hard shopaholics (yes, confess, you know who you are!) , you can also buy some souveniors, cheap t-shirts (RM5.00 only!), and dried seafood for the cooking pot, or those little fishy snacks that Malaysian children simply love!

Driving Tips: From KL, drive along the North Klang Valley Expressway, exit at Bidor and head to the Lumut Jetty via Teluk Intan town. At the jetty, get a ferry to the island.

Newly updated Driving tip-November 2004: "I suggest to continue on the highway to Ipoh and from there taking the well announced route 5 to Lumut-Pulau Pangkor. It saves time, money, marriage and adrenaline!!! (-;" ~ manueleb ~

Once on the island, the popular way to get around is to rent a car. Take note: there are no large petrol stations, so you would have to fill up petrol at certain grocery stores. Instead look out for the handwritten signs that read "Petrol"! There are some nice stretches of beach eg. Pasir Bogak, where you can take off your shoes and chill out under a coconut tree.

Accommodation: There are 5 star Resorts and also budget accommodation - I'm sure you will find something that fits your pocket.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Close enough to KL and Penang - make a weekend of it!
Cons:The beach and water quality is not as good as in the East Coast beaches
In a nutshell:Good place for a some Family Fun in the Sun !

Last visit to Pulau Pangkor: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Jun 27, 2005
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robertgaz Nov 21, 2007 at 6:52 PM

The last time I was here it was at the near new Pan Pacific Resort... very nice :~) But I'm with you about the water... it's a tad oileaginous!
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sayedaburas Sep 19, 2006 at 1:25 AM

Thanks for sharing Dear Orchid.
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budapest8 Apr 21, 2006 at 2:04 PM

Travel takes on a new meaning when u travel with your children, I love traveling with my daughter.Look forward to you adding some new pages and tips when you get time....Tim ":*¨`*:·~My§ticÄl~·:*.隐形的 ღ (~_~)♫♫"
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BlaTboy Jan 17, 2006 at 5:59 PM

Hey "O" Who is that cute girl sitting with the kids at the pool??? Cheers B-out
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AlbuqRay Nov 20, 2005 at 9:13 AM

W_O, Pulau Pangkor is definitely not the east coast but it sure is more convenient. Thanks for the excellent tips.
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cucumbre Jun 27, 2005 at 12:01 AM

I love your Pangkor main pic very much! That's the Pangkor I experienced. Like to return there again. =)
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iwys May 19, 2005 at 2:39 AM

Great page. That's one place in Malaysia I never went to. Maybe one day.
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AyurinHiro Mar 8, 2005 at 7:39 AM

Pangkor is my dream place :-) Thanks for your tips. And thank you very much for your comments on my pages. I hope your friends will enjoy Japan trip!
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tiger9090a Mar 6, 2005 at 6:37 AM

Very good page. I like it a lot!
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rejoice Jan 16, 2005 at 8:08 PM

Wow, you gave very detail info and recommendations on accomodation. I guess you've been to the place, not just once? Wish I find you earlier..