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Malaysia is located in the heart of Asia. The country is one of the leading tourist destinations in Asia. It attracts numerous tourists from all over the world during the year. Pulau Pangkor in Malaysia is a popular tourist destination. The beautiful island of Pangkor is a small island on the North West coast of Malaysia in the Strait of Malacca. Pangkor comprises of nine islands, although the islands are often collectively referred to as one. Pangkor and Pangkor Laut are the two biggest and the only two inhabited by humans. The islands have a variety of wildlife while the smaller atols are basically white sand beaches and rocks. According to some legends there were even tigers living on this small Malaysian island. The island is a popular tourist destination today and is very popular for its white sandy ebaches, cryctal blue waters, canoeing, jungle treks, bright stars, excellent food, snorkeling, diving, jet-skiing and juicy fruits. It is an ultimate holiday destination offering a quite and serene atmosphere. You could simply go to one of the beaches and enjoy the tropical sun. You could also hire a boat for some sea fishing or jet skiing. Snorkels can be rented at the hotels if you forget to carry your own ones. Some of the smaller islands are surrounded by corals which are beautiful. You have the option of renting bicycles and motorbikes at the entrance of Pangkor for traveling around the island. You could also hire a taxi which is pretty chyeap.
Pangkor boasts of a number of fisherman’s villages with traditional Malaysian houses. Pangkor Town and a number of other villages have a number of little food stalls that serve some the local favorite dishes while the more up market hotels offer a range of Asian and Western food including excellent local coffee, cuttlefish and anchovies.
Accommodations are not a problem in Pangkor. If you are traveling on a low budge you need not worry since there are a number of excellent cheap guesthouses and beach huts. There is everything up to five star hotels as well
. Pangkor offers a number of attractions as well in the vicinity which are definitely worth a visit. These include the mining city of Taiping, the Royal City of Kuala Kangsar or the capital of Perak, Ipoh. The coastal area is full of fishing villages like Pantai Remis. The fish farms around Pulau Pangkor should not be missed. The fishermen will be happy to take you around the area for a few ringits. Buy the fish and your restaurant to prepare it for you.
Pangkor offers something for everyone. You could hang around the beach or indulge in many activities that the place offers. There is a lot of history surrounding this place and a number of temples that may interest you.
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