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Add a paradise island beach stay to your Kuala Lumpur city break for a perfect Malaysia holiday
Just four hours by road and boat from Kuala Lumpur, holidays to Pangkor Laut Island offer the ideal complement to your city stay with a paradise isle escape in the heart of the Malacca Strait.
Fill easy days tasting beachside bites and sipping cocktails on resort perches overlooking sandy islets. Get out and explore by rented scooter or guided tour. Snorkel in gentle waters over colourful corals. Kayak to hidden coves and secluded bays. Circle the coast by boat or bike. Hike jungle trails among long-tailed macaques. Or climb to Tortoise Peak for panoramic views of the sea and shore.
Enjoy a family holiday away from Malaysia's busier resorts with watersports in clear and calm waters and a range of beaches to suit your mood. Discover a place where romance comes easy as you potter between fishing villages, boutique restaurants, and stunning sunset shores. Or simply get away, switch off your phone, and do nothing but admire the scenery.
Pangkor Laut Resort, the only luxury tourist resort on the island, welcomes guests to the very best of hospitality with high-end restaurants and an overwater Spa Village in a prime spot between the inland jungle and the clear waters of Emerald Bay. Alternatively, guest houses and local hotels can be found beside various beaches or close to Pangkor Town.
Hop on the ferry and take it easy for as long as you like when you visit Pangkor Laut Island.
Beautiful beaches, offshore islets, and fascinating temples are enough to fill any day, but there are plenty more adventures if you’re looking. See a snapshot of the island’s spice route history at the Old Dutch Fort, complete with 17th-century graffiti from the soldiers who once served there. Climb through rainforest trails to Tortoise Peak on Bukit Pangkor and share the views with local macaques. Feed hornbills each evening at Sunset View Chalet.
Go bird spotting in the jungle. Kayak and snorkel among the coral reef. Explore the cafés, restaurants, souvenir shops, and antique markets on the single street of Pangkor Town. Tour tiny stilted fishing villages around the coast. Or grab a meal on the garden tables of family-owned restaurants in Chinatown. For a new perspective, see the island from the sea on a sunset shoreline cruise.
Pangkor Laut translates roughly to ‘Beautiful Island’ and its beaches back up that claim. Wander among monitor lizards, monkeys, and rhinoceros birds on the long pale sands of Teluk Nipah, the liveliest and most popular beach on the island. Dive into the clear water, water-ski through the waves, or browse beachside stalls for clothes, trinkets, and snacks.
Enjoy a laid-back family day among the gentle waters and aromatic food stalls of the palm-lined Pasir Bogak. Enjoy Pangkor Laut’s best snorkelling at Coral Beach before watching its famous sunsets with a picnic on the sand. Take a boat trip or rent a kayak and set sail to the islets of Mentangor and Giam to discover hidden coves and shaded bays away from the bustle of the main resorts. If you have time, find a local guide and take a jungle hike to the beautiful hidden beach of Teluk Segadas.
Pangkor Laut Island is home to a rich blend of religious and spiritual beliefs that have left it covered in picturesque temples and sacred sites. Explore the Chinese gardens, carp pools, and statue-filled halls of Foo Lin Kong, the island’s most significant Taoist temple. Dragon-topped gables, a majestic arch, and a miniature replica of the Great Wall of China are among the highlights of this beautiful site.
Head to the coast and marvel at the modern landmark of Masjid Al-Badr Seribu Selawat Floating Mosque. Discover huge statues of dragons, mermaids, and mushrooms at the beachside temple of Lin Je Kong. Take in the view from the waterfront Hindu temple of Sri Pathirakaliamman. Learn the story of the modest but miraculous site of Kali Amman. And uncover the mystery of Batu Bersurat - Sacred Rock -which some locals claim is filled with the earth’s energy and is growing over time.
With consistent temperatures of 25°C to 30°C throughout the year, it’s always a good time to stay on Pangkor Laut Island but some seasons do offer better weather than others. June is the driest month of the year - peak time for visitors - and rainfall stays low until September providing a long window for the best time to travel.
Rain is more common from October to May with November and December being particularly wet. Showers are often heavy and short and dry quickly between but can be persistent, so choosing accommodation with good indoor facilities is recommended if visiting during this time.
Beautiful beaches, offshore islets, and fascinating temples are enough to fill any day, but there are plenty more adventures if you’re looking. See a snapshot of the island’s spice route history at the Old Dutch Fort, complete with 17th-century graffiti from the soldiers who once served there. Climb through rainforest trails to Tortoise Peak on Bukit Pangkor and share the views with local macaques. Feed hornbills each evening at Sunset View Chalet.
Go bird spotting in the jungle. Kayak and snorkel among the coral reef. Explore the cafés, restaurants, souvenir shops, and antique markets on the single street of Pangkor Town. Tour tiny stilted fishing villages around the coast. Or grab a meal on the garden tables of family-owned restaurants in Chinatown. For a new perspective, see the island from the sea on a sunset shoreline cruise.
Pangkor Laut translates roughly to ‘Beautiful Island’ and its beaches back up that claim. Wander among monitor lizards, monkeys, and rhinoceros birds on the long pale sands of Teluk Nipah, the liveliest and most popular beach on the island. Dive into the clear water, water-ski through the waves, or browse beachside stalls for clothes, trinkets, and snacks.
Enjoy a laid-back family day among the gentle waters and aromatic food stalls of the palm-lined Pasir Bogak. Enjoy Pangkor Laut’s best snorkelling at Coral Beach before watching its famous sunsets with a picnic on the sand. Take a boat trip or rent a kayak and set sail to the islets of Mentangor and Giam to discover hidden coves and shaded bays away from the bustle of the main resorts. If you have time, find a local guide and take a jungle hike to the beautiful hidden beach of Teluk Segadas.
Pangkor Laut Island is home to a rich blend of religious and spiritual beliefs that have left it covered in picturesque temples and sacred sites. Explore the Chinese gardens, carp pools, and statue-filled halls of Foo Lin Kong, the island’s most significant Taoist temple. Dragon-topped gables, a majestic arch, and a miniature replica of the Great Wall of China are among the highlights of this beautiful site.
Head to the coast and marvel at the modern landmark of Masjid Al-Badr Seribu Selawat Floating Mosque. Discover huge statues of dragons, mermaids, and mushrooms at the beachside temple of Lin Je Kong. Take in the view from the waterfront Hindu temple of Sri Pathirakaliamman. Learn the story of the modest but miraculous site of Kali Amman. And uncover the mystery of Batu Bersurat - Sacred Rock -which some locals claim is filled with the earth’s energy and is growing over time.
With consistent temperatures of 25°C to 30°C throughout the year, it’s always a good time to stay on Pangkor Laut Island but some seasons do offer better weather than others. June is the driest month of the year - peak time for visitors - and rainfall stays low until September providing a long window for the best time to travel.
Rain is more common from October to May with November and December being particularly wet. Showers are often heavy and short and dry quickly between but can be persistent, so choosing accommodation with good indoor facilities is recommended if visiting during this time.
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