The Town Built on Wooden Stilts and Tin Roofs… Malaysia’s 17th Century Island Town, Pangkor Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- Early notes of life on the island date back to the 17th century.... Have things changed since 1670? Is there really a floating mosque on the island? Who colonised Pangkor? What about the Pirates that sought refuge here? What about Dutch Forts?
We explore the island's main town where some of the traditions have not changed in centuries... Even some of the houses and structures have remained the same.
How crazy is the difference between here and a city like Kuala Lumpur?
Join us on a quick walk through the beautiful Pangkor and look at some of it's history and chat about why we think you have to absolutely come here if you have not been!
Don't miss out on Pangkor, it's a beauty and we've loved it.
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I think why locals rate it so low is because our ideas of tourism is all about glitz and glam, exclusive infrastructure and all that. As a local i think it we dont really appreciate our culture and way of life, thus we don't really know how to advertise this part of Malaysia properly. We tend to manipulate our culture too much to a point where we undermine our grassroots culture.
Well said, explained really well.
Also locals equate holidays with shopping...hence the popularity of Genting, Langkawi,
can't be anymore true than this
True, when foreigners came here, they want something locals and the accommodation is low. Because they travel for months, not like us, just for a few days
@@mrshahrir perfect example on how locals dont know how to appreciate local culture.
Personally, I'm glad it is under rated... allowing it to reamain rustic. For me that is part of the island's charm. As a teen, Pangkor was a favorite destination of mine... back when there was all of 2 taxis on the island. Thank you for appreciating the more "real" parts of the place.
Definitely agree with you Marcel. Don't like the fakery and forced tourism of some islands in South East Asia without naming any! Haha! Underrated is always going to be better for us that know
Born and raised in Malaysia, but never been to Pangkor, seing your video makes me want to go there.
Love this. Definitely go, it's a beauty!
Appreciate your view which we Malaysian sometimes overlooked...we Malaysian are spoiled with beautiful tropical islands with white sandy beaches which make Pangkor are often underappreciated.. Agreed with u Pangkor is underrated, it got its own attraction therefore we local should appreciate it n dont give bad reviews about it
Completely agree - Pangkor deserves a much better reputation
It is true that p pangkor have underrated, I have stay in pangkor for 3 years, this is due to not many information shown but comes to other famous island it.been given thumb up
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Awesome island.... totally out from hustle and bustle of the city.... tranquility in mind
Wow Pangkor looks so beautiful beach..
It was stunning!
The island is well known for their best in seafood products in Malaysia. They have the best dried anchovies which is the most expensive one. That is the reason why you breath on the smelly seafoods but we malaysian are very thankful to the people of Pangkor for producing the best seafood products.
Blue eye anchovies is what they call them right?
VeggiesOnTour yup blue eye anchovies. The most expensive one. If im not mistaken the market price for it is RM60 per kg
Try perhentian island terengganu and tioman island pahang in east coast malaysia
And rawa island in johore
@@negativecreep2352 too expensive... Rawa for the rich and famous
Pulau kapas also 👌
Nice username RIP Ennio! Ah yes, we didn't want the obvious islands, EVERYONE knows about Perhentian. it's a little too obvious and easy which is why we went with Pangkor. Underrated is always more beautiful imo.
I live in teluk intan and i have never been to pangkor island before. After seeing your videos it makes me wants to go and visit there
Please do, you won't regret it! I understand we might have been lucky and got there at a particularly quiet time, but it's definitely been one of our favourite trips - lovely atmosphere on the island.
I could see why so many Malaysians are recommending you guys not to go Pangkor because many still believe in touristy and superficial stuffs to only be shown to tourist and foreigners alike.
I personally love the charm and the less touristy nature of Pangkor if compared to other islands in Malaysia. In fact Pangkor have the best of both world - you get the fishing village reeked with the aroma of seafood and catches of the sea and of course super expensive resort like Pangkor Laut which Hollywood celebrities love to go.
IMO, Pangkor should in fact be on top of the list of any tourist recommendation as this island certainly packed with all sorts of experiences a tourist would like. I wouldn't wanna be in an island that after a day of beach-side activities and when we are famish, you only got hotel or touristy eateries. In Pangkor, you get genuine and great food - you eat and pay like a local! That's a genuine experience not many island resort could offer.
BTW been enjoying your videos for months and wish you guys the best. Also try to make it to Pulau ketam again when you guys are back in KL. It is not somewhere you could snorkel or to laze at the beach but you'll love to see the hustle and bustle of village life there and of course the good food. ENJOY!
Wow yes next I will visit. Many thanks for sharing all information.
People who said don't go to Pangkor , don't realized the nature beauty. Yes, Pangkor don't have shopping malls, small roads, old building, basically "undeveloped", but those undeveloped create nature hidden treasure. You can go jungle hiking, atv in the woods, kayaking, swim at the beaches, jog around the island (small island), everything nature has to offer. Seafood meals are also nice there. Pangkor is underrated just because blind people said it is not worth. Even some pangkor natives won't leave the island even if they has a job on the mainland, they travel back and forth every morning and evening. Park their cars at rented spaces near the jetties.
Yes, not only it's amazing as an island but being that close to the mainland and easily accessible makes it stand up even more
how can pangkor not recommended. it is the favourite getaway for many locals. must be the locals what to keep it for ourselves. 😅there is a short ferry (10 minutes) from marina jetty for those who dont like long boat ride.
I gotta say..im watching ur vids because ill be going there next week for short vacay and its gonna be my 1st visit. Im so excited sooo cant wait to be there though 😁
Ohh jealous! Wish we were still there!
pangkor island is beatiful and relaxing island to chill and taste the locals...nice noodles dishes all around to seek..haha
glad u saw the sides of Pangkor. yes, those of highly populated/fish docks areas are less likely to have nice beaches. stay safe u guys!
yes! well worth the trip! beautiful both sides - we are sad to have left but will be back!
Simple and countryside view . Peace down your mind
So tranquil
There a resort call Pangkor laut resort a five star resort on one of the Pangkor island, the resort just like in the Maldives island
We heard! One day when we have the budget!
strong fish smell.. because pangkor is also fisherman village.
The mosque looks lovely. Pity it's closed due to covid 19 SOP.
Might have to go back when it's open!
I used to go there regularly in the late 1990s to 2010 but then the sea water gets kinda oily on my favourite beach, pantai Dalam.
I don't know who told you guys not to go to pangkor island in the first place. You guys should explore all the islands in Malaysia, regardless. Especially the easily accessible islands, the non-private, non-exclusive islands
This 🙌 🙌 🙌 totally!
Please come to taiping for the next video...😘
We went to Taiping! A couple of videos on it forthcoming 🙌 🥰
13:00 the banner was a SOP reminder to combat covid-19
Future do drop by Woong Kee Beancurd
32-38A Jalan Ali Pitchay, 30250, Ipoh, Malaysia . Great tau fu fah
Among all the bigger island in Malaysia, Pangkor is usually out of foreign tourists radar. Mainly local tourists.
That’s only positive!
Pat and Giulia, there is a deeper war adventure story on Pangkor Island. During WW2, the late Col Spencer Chapman (OBE), was hiding in Pangkor Island as he made his escape from the mainland after sabotaging the Japanese army all over. Then, the late Communist Party Malaya Sec Gen, Chin Peng, met him in Pangkor to arrange for his escape on an awaiting submarine from the British Royal Navy just off the coast. This daring submarine escape enabled Colonel Spencer to regroup back in India as he worked out the plan to return to support the team. The exact spot where Colonel Chapman escape is on Pangkor Laut Resort and the beach where his Hollywood-like escape is where the Chapman Bar stands today.
Colonel Chapman's war exploits resulted in the basis for jungle warfare training for the SBS, and now your famous SAS. This book should be read off your bucket list. www.amazon.com/Jungle-Neutral-Soldiers-Two-Year-Japanese/dp/1592281079
Did not know this!? Will have to check out the book. Particularly love the historical stuff.
Veggies on tours...... I suggested that u went to pulau pangkor at night seasite....
U both should travel to Kota Kinabalu, sabah
Will have to!
Kk mountain, api-api Centre, boat trips to islands and tanjung aru (for sunset view) are recommended
I think they said an airport's gonna be built there soon. Hopefully it means more tourists after the mco
Kuala Terengganu, please...
Pangkor Island is not famous among Malaysian and others tourist because it not many attractive on that island. But you can try another beautiful islands in Malaysia like Langkawi island in Kedah, Tioman Island in Pahang, Redang Island, Kapas Island and Perhentian in Terengganu...Also Rawa Island in Johor. And very beautiful islands in district of Semporna in Sabah (East Malaysia) it like Maldives. And many more Islands in Malaysia.
Too many to visit, so little time!
@@VeggiesOnTour hehe okay bro.
me : Ouh its beautiful 😂😭
13.05 the one you standing in front of the Mosque is Muslim cemetery graveyard
the roads are narrow but it's not that bad, i mean i've seen a lot of dhaka and india streets videos, which are much, much more intense.
Agreed!
motorcycle rly need in asia haha xd
True that hah
If you ask me which house is much more conftable... I would say live in wooden Malay house with Wi-Fi and all the moden tech..
You will feel much more in peace reather stay in square rock house
💯%return abhi ho ga wapis me inshallah 👇👇
It is true that p pangkor have underrated, I have stay in pangkor for 3 years, this is due to not many information shown but comes to other famous island it.been given thumb up
Definitely deserves more love!