By Sabah Karimi
Pangkor Island in Malaysia is an exotic
resort destination boasting miles of golden sandy
beaches, fishing docks, scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities and several cultural and nature attractions. The island is also home to several historic fishing villages that serve the island to this day, and visitors can explore a number of markets, shops, temples and historic sites around these villages during their trip. Whether you're traveling to Pangkor Island for a
romantic getaway or an extended vacation in the Far East, you'll find a wealth of fun and interesting things to do during your trip.
The Kali Ammam Temple
The Kali Ammam Temple is the largest Indian temple on the island of Pangkor. The temple was designed with a small staircase that descends into the sea. You can enter the temple to go through the worship ritual that includes cleansing in the ocean before entering the main hall. The temple is one of the most sacred places on the island and is decorated with dozens of glistening remnants and artifacts.
Foo Ling Kong Temple
The Foo Ling Kong Temple is an ancient sacred structure located on the foot of Pangkor Hill on Pangkor Island. You can take a self-guided tour of the temple to see hundreds of hand-painted rocks, paintings, artifacts and the famous miniature replica of the Great Wall of China. After the tour of the temple, you can spend some time exploring the village sites of Sungai Pinang Besar.
Tortoise Hill
Trekking up Tortoise Hill and around the town of Sungai Pinang in Pangkor Island will take you to the highest peak of the island, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the ocean, countryside and lush forests. The trails of Tortoise Hill are also home to dozens of plants, flowers and animals, and you will walk past Pasir Bogak beach, an idyllic destination from which to watch the sunset.
The Dutch Fort
The Dutch Fort is located south of the town of Pangkor itself. It was built in 1670 for the sole purpose of storing tin and then served as a fortress against Malaysian pirate attacks on Dutch territory. The foundations of the fort remain to this day, and you can visit the grounds to see the original cannons used during the Dutch occupation of Pangkor Island.
Indian Tombs at Kali Temple
The Indian Kali Temple serves as the grave site of several notable Dutch residents of Pangkor Island, including Edgware G. Howell, Patrick de Souza and W.A. Seaton. There are only four graves around the Kali Temple, and you can take a self-guided tour of the cemetery to read the inscriptions and explore the gardens around the temple. The tombs are buried only halfway in the ground and have a small altar next to them.
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About the Author:
Sabah Karimi is a professional web and print copywriter with an educational background in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She writes in several niches including travel, fashion, beauty, health, fitness, lifestyle and small business. Karimi received a Top Content Creator Award from Demand Studios in 2009.
