The anchorage is protected by a couple of small islands, one is an exclusive resort with timber bungalows built out over the water the other is a group of granite boulders. The beach has huge shady trees overhanging the sand and a few small eating places and bars. There are quite a few birds here and we have also seen some Hornbills. During the week it is quiet then it's busy on the weekend with jet skis and speed boats taking people for ride on tubes.
The island is known for fishing and local tourism, there is a large Chinese population here and they have been celebrating Chinese New Year with lots of fireworks, food, red lanterns and decorations.
We took a taxi ride around the island with Southern Wing and Velella and we saw traditional boat building, a fish factory, Portuguese fort and Chinese temple, the island has a couple of rainforest covered hills and some nice beaches.
On Pangkor Island you can buy all sorts of seafood....dried....from large fish to anchovies prawn and scallop. They also make their own noodles too, then put on trays to dry on the street in the sun.
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