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However, it’s not all lazing around on Nipah Beach and Coral Bay sipping pina coladas and working on your tan. If you’re up for some adventure, there’s Teluk Nipah and Pantai Pasir Bogak to experience. These Pangkor Island beaches will convince you to get up on a jet-ski, banana boat or kayak and make a fool of yourself.

Pangkor Island is small enough to rent a boat and travel right around in search of the best snorkelling spots both there and on neighbouring Giam Island. Overall, then, Pangkor Island is like a library nerd. If you let the quiet and shy exterior fool you, you’ll never discover the beast within…

PANGKOR ISLAND’S TOP 10

10. Giam Island Uninhabited, but if you play your cards right you’ll find locals willing to show you around.	5. Dutch Fort (Kota Belanda) See one of the canons used during the Dutch occupation. A little history lesson can’t hurt!
9. Tortoise Hill Take a trek to the highest point of the island and suck up the most amazing views.	4. Kali Amman Temple Culturally significant as the only Indian temple on the island.
8. Pangkor Suspension Bridge (Jambatan Gantung) If you’re scared of heights, this won’t do you any favours!	3. Foo Lin Kong Temple Beautiful gardens and a mini Great Wall of China!
7. The Tombs Next to the Kali Amman Indian Temple are four graves. Ask the locals to tell you the tales behind them.	2. Sungai Pinang Kecil, Sungai Pinang Besar and Kampong Teluk Kecil Fishing villages that are well worth exploring. The houses built in the water are awesome!
6. Batu Bersurat and Tiger Rock A beautiful story is behind this landmark, which means ‘the stone of inscriptions’.	1. Pangkor Town Bursting with culture, stalls, markets and restaurants. Go nuts on street food.

PANGKOR ISLAND EVENTS

Thaipusam is a movable feast celebrated in the early months of the year. Join the Indian Hindu population for cultural ceremonies and parties.

Chinese New Year brings the island to life around February.

Ching Ming is held on the day of the Third Moon, 105 days after the Winter Solstice. It is also known as the Grave-Sweeping or Spring Remembrance Day.

Ramadan and Hari Raya are celebrated by the Muslim population around September. Late-afternoon and night bazaars are a great opportunity to sample a variety of food specially made for Ramadan.

Early October brings with it the Moon Festival, a Chinese celebration. Head to Penang to really get involved.

WHEN TO GO

· Although November to February is the monsoon season, Pangkor Island generally escapes the worst of the wet and squally weather.

· For the rest of the year, it is quite dry but very humid. Temperatures average balmy 32°C (90°F).

· During the rainy season, the surrounding islands such as Genting Highlands can get quite cold. We’re talking 15-20°C (59-68°F), so nothing too extreme!

GETTING AROUND

· There is no public transport, so you’ll be using the pink mini-bus taxis. They cost around RM5-10 for an average trip.

· If you packed your leather jacket and fancy a ride on the wild side, hire a motorbike or bicycle. Two-wheelers cost around RM15, or RM30 with a motor!

· If you take your car (and we wouldn’t recommend it), you’ll need to park on the mainland for around RM10 per day.

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