Pangkor Holidays

On Malaysia's west coast sits Pangkor, a resort island loved by seekers of solitude, sand, surf and sea. Of the nine islands that comprise Pangkor, only Pulau Pangkor and Pangkor Laut remain inhabited but that doesn't mean there's any dearth of your usual tourist trappings-white-sand beaches as well as opportunities for hiking, golfing, fishing and island hopping. There's a lot about Malaysia's past that you can learn in the surrounding fishing villages that retain the yesteryear charm as also at the famous Dutch fort that has stood testament to the rise of the British imperialism in Pangkor. There's also a famous Chinese temple to be explored in Pulau Pangkor for religiously-inclined or curiosity-driven among tourists. A renowned weekend getaway from Kuala Lumpur (only 2.5 hours away), Pangkor is a good choice for days when tying a hammock under a shady palm seems like just about enough work for the day. Read more ...