Malaysia is a multi-cultural country, where people of different identities live together in harmony and peace. The country has two distinct regions, the Borneo (an island adjacent to Indonesia and Brunei) with granite peaks, wild jungles and many remote tribes. The other region is a peninsula, with its capital being Kuala Lumpur, where you will find a population belonging to Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicity. Malaysia, a colourful south-east Asian country, has a tropical climate with temperature almost most part of the year, ranging from 21°C to 32°C. Comprising beautiful islands, rich mangroves, happening festivals, friendly population, skyscrapers, five-star hotels and luxury resorts, this country is a perfect holiday destination. The most-visited places in this country are the Petronas Twin Towers, Sunway Lagoon, Batu Caves, Cameron Highlands, Perhentian Islands, Pangkor Island, Mulu Caves and Tioman Island. If you are planning a trip to this nation, then look for Malaysia holidays package deals that are available online.
Pangkor Island Pangkor Island, situated on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia between Penang and Kuala Lumpur, is an excellent place to relax and rejuvenate. This island is approximately 8 sq km in area and is inhabited by nearly 25 thousand people, mainly fishermen.
Located at a 35-minutes drive from Lumut city, this island gives tourists a rare chance to observe fishermen and their village style of living. A short trip to this place can also be enjoyable for its charming beaches and a range of resorts, some with excellent golf courses on their property. The most famous beaches in this island are Pasir Bogak and Teluk Nipah, both situated in Nipah Bay on the west-northern coast. These beaches are quite popular among European and Australian travellers. While Teluk Nipah still retains its village atmosphere, Pasir Bogak is well developed. Another interesting place in this island is Teluk Ketapang or Turtle Bay, which is famous for being home to a number of turtles.
A true jewel, this island is also home to many bird species such as kingfishers, herons, ground doves, white-bellied sea eagles, hornbills and orioles. The main industry of this place is fishing and dried seafood; however, the government is trying to promote it as a budget tourist destination. If you like water sports, then there are ample of choices here including scuba diving, windsurfing and snorkelling. There is also an uphill jungle trek across the island that takes around 4 hours and is surely going to excite adventure seekers. Before planning a trip to this fascinating destination, look for various Malaysia tours packages with discounts offered by various travel agencies and travel portals. Choose a package, pack your bags and come to this amazing island to witness natural beauty at its best.
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