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There are numerous town in the district of
Manjung but two most popular of all are the
towns of Sitiawan and Lumut. Sitiawan is
located approximately 70km south from Ipoh
town and located further down at the beach
from Sitiawan is the once a relatively
unknown fishing town, Lumut. One of Lumut
prominent landmarks is the clock tower.
Built in 1960 by the Malayan Flour Mills
Company, the clock tower is a symbol of
progress. Another attraction is the 8-metre
tall windmill which is located in town.
A visit to Manjung is never complete without
a trip to Pangkor Island. Situated just off
the west coast of Perak Peninsular Malaysia
is one of the most enchanting islands you’ll
ever come across. Pangkor has for centuries
enthralled visitors with her charming
beauty. In the old days, she was the refuge
of seamen who sailed through the Straits of
Malacca. Pangkor’s many idyllic bays made it
the ideal destination for adventurers,
merchants and soldiers of fortune sought the
peace and tranquility she had to offer.
Pangkor today is thriving tourist
destination that somehow does not reflect
her turbulent past. Visitors will be charmed
by the serenity of her fishing villages, her
small but bustling towns and her splendid
selection of international standard holiday
resorts.
Across the Manjung Straits opposite Lumut is
the bustling community of Pangkor Island,
the largest of a group of nine islands. The
fishermen live in scattered settlements on
the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut
and Teluk Batik. Visitors will get a chance
to watch them go about their daily life on
the 40-minute ferry ride from Lumut as the
ferry stops at the main settlements of
Sungai Pinang Kecil and Sungai Pinang Besar
before landing at Pangkor town.
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Pangkor Island measures about approximately 8 square
miles and has a population of about 23,000 people
comprising mostly fisherman. While the island is
today one of the biggest fish suppliers in
Peninsular Malaysia, it is more renown as a world
class holiday destination, thanks to its idyllic
setting, tropical charm and various accommodations
that suit every budget. Visitors can hire vans or
motorbikes for island sight-seeing.
Among its popular tourist destination are Kota
Belanda (The Dutch Fort), Batu Bersurat (Scared
Rock), Pasir Bofak Beach, Segadas Beach, Fu Lin Kong
Temple, Sri Pathirakaliaman Temple, Teluk Nipah (Nipah
Bay), Teluk Kura-Kura (Tortoise Bay), Giam Island,
Pangkor Laut and Puteri Dewi Beach.
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