Pangkor island in 4 hours.

When was the last time you visited Pulau Pangkor? Last weekend I took a half-day trip to the Pangkor Island and manage to snap some touristsy scenes with my Kodak digital camera.

I would say that Pulau Pangkor hasn't changed much since my last visit some 6 years ago.

The ferry ride from Lumut town to Pangkor island takes approximately 35 minutes, and it cost RM10.00 for a return trip.

We didn't have to wait long for the ferry ride to Pangkor. But for the return trip, we had to queue (as in stand in line) for more than 1 hour because the returning crowd (on a Sunday afternoon) swelled to almost 400 people (in my estimation). We only manage to get onto the 4th ferry that came by.

How do you get by in Pangkor island? We took a taxi for a round-island tour (2 hours) which includes sightseeing the historical places, and also a stopover at the local seafood retail outlet.

Let the pictures tell the story of our trip to Pangkor.

One of the many ferries that reliably transports you to and from Pangkor island and Lumut town.



One of the many fishing boats that's anchored along the island



Taxi Fare Charges on Pangkor island



The remains of the Dutch Fort, rebuilt in 1970's



The mini great wall of China, or so it seems



Donald inviting you to visit the Chinese temple (Goddess of Mercy) at teluk Nipah



calm sea, view from Teluk Nipah.

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