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| Treasures
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| Pangkor
Island is a charming isle off the mainland of Lumut. One of the
few remaining unspoilt island in Peninsular Malaysia just a 30
minutes ride on the large ferry, the island has several spots
of cluster of villages, with fishing as the main occupation Hornbills,
which inhabit the island, are regular visitors to the resort.
One way to absorb the local culture is to experience first hand
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Foo Ling Kong Temple
& Little Great Wall of China
Home to numerous rock paintings, the temple features
a miniature replica of one of the wonders of the
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Lin Ye Kong Temple
Expertly built on a rock
outcropping in honour of the Goddess Kuan Yin (Goddess
of Mercy). |
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Kali Amman Temple
Largest Indian temple
on Pangkor Island. |
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Chinese Fishing Village
View the bustle of the
docks filled with workers cleaning and drying the
day’s catch. |
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Pangkor Town
A small but charming one-street
town with numerous coffee shops and stores hawking
dried seafood produce and souvenirs. |
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Sacred Rock
Known as Batu Bersurat,
the boulder pays tribute to a child that was allegedly
abducted by the locals dismay over the Dutch’s incursion
of Pangkor Island. |
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Dutch Fort ( Kota Belanda)
Built in 1670, the fort
once offered protection against the localpopulation
and pirates. |
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Pasir Bogak Beach
2 kilometres of crystal
clear waters with a picturesque seascape. |
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Nipah Bay
Less crowded beach, filled
with corals and flocks of hornbills. |
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