Perak, Malaysia

Interesting places at Perak

1.       Pulau Pangkor

·         Definitely this is the most famous place in Perak. Pangkor is serve as residential island whereby there are more than 2000 families residing here. Main source of income for them is from fishing activities and tourism industries.

·         Pangkor popular with its sandy white beach and clean sea water. There are some popular hotels here and also with some private beach.

There are two access points available to reach Pangkor Island. Either take the ferry from Lumut jetty or  from Marina Island.

Here is the ferry schedule for your reference.

 

Ferry Schedule From Lumut to Pangkor

Ferry Schedule From Marina Island to Pangkor

Things that you can find at Marina Island, Jetty to Pangkor:

• Few convenient shop (atleast 2 or more)
• Chinese restaurant
• Local delights restaurant
• Pizza corner
• Ice cream shop
• KTV Karoke
• Washroom / Toilet
• Huge Parking area
• Diving school

*Suject to changes withour prior notice.

Please refer http://www.marinaisland.com/ or  http://www.pangkormalaysia.com/ for more information.  

Suggestions of Hotels In Pulau Pangkor:

1. Pangkor Laut Resort, Teluk Nipah, Malaysia
2. Pangkor Coral Bay, Pangkor Island, Malaysia
• Suitable for those who looking for a moderate type hotel. Worth for money. 
3. Pangkor Island Beach Resort, Pangkor Island, Malaysia
• Should be the ultimate choice for who looking for a quite and calm stay. Five star hotel with private beach and offering transit from Lumut Jetty to hotel.

2.       Lumut (Water front)

·         Most popular tourist spot in Perak. This is the access point to Pangkor Island. Nice place to ‘hang out’ and especially at night time. Long walkway with a lot of stalls offering foods and souvenirs for the tourist. As you can see a lot of people came here on special occasions like New year countdown, Merdeka eve, and few other festival eve celebrations.

·         Rod fishing another popular activity here

3.       Teluk Batik

Prefer clean, white sandy beach? Sure, this is among the best choice in West Malaysia. There are no bus services to this location. However taxi services available from Lumut, Manjung or Sitiawan. Huge parking space available for those who drive own car. Few water base activities available here like Banana Boating, kayaking and water jet. Nice location to spend your weekends with family.

4.       Taiping Lake Garden

Another greenery area in Perak. Should not miss this place if visited to Taiping. People simply like to drive in this area to enjoy the greenery scenery.

 

5.       Gua Tempurung 

This is one of must visit places for those like hiking and cave tour. There are varieties of tour packages available depending on hiking duration. The shortest is 45 minutes. 

Guided tour available for RM 6 per adult. Suitable for all ages. 

However, for 3 hours tour and a day-long tour, it’s highly recommended for those are physically fit only. 

Recommended to bring head torch, non-slippery boots, wear loose trousers, and waterproof bags. Advisable to bring extra clothes to change after the tour.

6.   Lang Mountain / Tasik Lang

·         Offer wonderful mountains and lakes, scenic views.  

·         Perfect for leisure, family time; far from rat race in city.

·         Boats are available for rental.  

·         Rental Price: Adult – RM 3.00 & Child – RM 1.50

7.   Menara Condong Teluk Intan / Leaning Tower of Malaysia

This should be another world wonder beside Pisa leaning tower. Very unique landmark of Teluk Intan. Menara Condong Teluk Intan earlier was built as a water storage tower to supply water to nearby buildings. Due to poor land treatment, and built on soft land, this structure starts to "sink". Later, after independence from the British, this building gazetted, and serve as one of important landmark of Perak. 

If you like to visit Teluk Intan, there is only a land transport are available. There is a direct bus service from KLIA or LCCT Airport to Teluk Intan provided by Star Suttle Bus Services or from Puduraya Bus Station there are at least 3 bus operator providing services to Teluk Intan.

STAR SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE 

The ticket from LCCT/ KLIA to Teluk Intan/Setiawan cost RM 48.00 one way & RM85.00 two way. 

I will suggest you to do online booking to prevent any congestion due to the unpredictability. 

Since this is a very small town, not much hotels are available here, but there are few to be considered. 

• Grand Court Hotel, Teluk Intan
• Angsoka Hotel, Teluk Intan
• Anson Hotel, Teluk Intan.