Pangkor Island 2D1N Relaxing & Surprising Trip...

Last Saturday Jimmy and I went to Pangkor Island for a 2D1N relaxing trip..Earlier I have google-ed about the places of interest and famous food in Pangkor Island..For accommodation, we booked Vikri Beach Resort..The review of this resort is quite good..Somemore, it is just located in front of the Pasir Bogak Beach (within 100m walking distance)..So both of us would like to have a try..

Early morning, we took our breakfast in Ipoh..Then we departed our journey at 8am..About 9am, we arrived Lumut..We parked our car at the Multi Storey Covered Car Park at Lumut..Personally, this car park is quite safe if compared to others outdoor car park as I could see there are guards at every level..The parking fee is RM10 for 24 hours..

After that, we walked to Lumut Jetty..On the way to jetty from Covered Car Park, there are covered pavement for visitor..If rainy day, visitors do not have to worry to get wet..Hehe..Within 5 minutes time, we arrived Lumut Jetty..There are 3 ferry counters which are Duta Pangkor, Pan Silver Ferry and Mesra Feri..We bought 9.45am ticket..The ticket to Pangkor Island is RM10 included return way..The ticket is valid for 1 month..When we entered terminal jetty, there is a Malay lady offered us motor rental service in Pangkor..We exchanged our phone number and we will straight away get our motor at Pangkor jetty..The rental fee is RM30..

After went up to ferry, we chose upstair seat..The interior of the ferry is quite narrow..Besides, the windows are quite dirty..Around 10.30am, ferry only departed..On the way to Pangkor Island, we could see The Malaysia Royal Navy on our left..There are many military ships..There is a balcony at the stern of the ferry..We can go out for a sea breeze blowing and photoshooting..Hehe..


Covered Pavement To Lumut Jetty


Ticket Counters


Ticket


Lumut Jetty


Terminal Jetty


Mesra Feri - Ferry


Lumut Jetty


Interior Of Ferry


10.30am


Balcony At The Stern Of The Ferry


Military Ship



Ship Building



Around 11am, we arrived at Jetty Pangkor..We could see the trademark of Pangkor Island - Giant One Malaysia right at the Jetty Pangkor..After we walked out from jetty, there are 2 rows of people queuing up at the main entrance..Jimmy and I thought that they are passengers..Unexpectedly, they are providing motor rental service..Hehe..It is really funny..


Jetty Pangkor


Jetty Pangkor


Giant One Malaysia


Way To Pangkor Island



After that, we called up our motor rental agent..While waiting for him, we could see that a lot of motors parked at the jetty..Many of them have the key inserted..At the other side, there are a lot of Pinky Taxi (van)..Hehe..It is one of the trademark of Pangkor Island..After took our motor, we felt that the motor is quite bad condition and spoil..But, we just took it as a lesson..To my readers, I would recommend that rent a motor after you have seen it..Hehe..


Motor Rental


Pinky Taxi In Pangkor


Our Motor


Condition Quite Bad



After that, we went to feed our motor..There is a mini petrol station near Pangkor Town..We fed RM3 of petrol..Then we head to our resort..Hehe..On the way, we are quite excited and happy because it is our first time to ride motor..The feeling is really sweet..Hahaha!! I could not describe how happy am I..But it is really happy!! Hehe!!

Around 5 minutes, we arrived Vikri Beach Resort..It is just located beside the beach..The bosses of this resort are an Indian couple..They are quite friendly..After paid and got our key, we walked to our room..Our room is facing to the sea..Hehe..Our room rate is RM100..After added on the 5% government tax, total have to pay is RM105..

The interior of our room is quite simple, nice and clean..They have provided TV, soap, toilet paper, heater and air conditioner..However, the TV only showed one program which is Astro Box Office Indian Channel..For those who like to watch TV, it is quite suffer..Hehe..


Vikri Beach Resort Beside The Beach


Main Entrance


Vikri Beach Resort


Stage


Mini Fountain


Alley To Room


Standard Room


Interior Of The Room


Romantic Curtain


Toilet



After put down our bags, we went to Pangkor Town to have our lunch..We came to Chiang Seng Restaurant..We ordered 2 plates of Chicken Rice (RM4.50 per plate) and 2 Herbal Tea (RM1.20 per glass)..The chicken rice is quite famous..Many artists came to try before..Hehe..Although the price is a bit higher, the food is more than enough for one person..For the food, it is normal only..Hehe..


Chiang Seng Restaurant


Chicken Rice


Delicious?


Herbal Tea



After eat, we went to Fu Lin Kong Temple at Sungai Pinang Besar..This temple famous of their Mini Great Wall China..There is a visitor record book..We have signed our name at that book..Hehe!! For more photos, please click HERE..


Fu Lin Kong Temple


Visitor Record Book


Signature



Then we head to Kilang Ikan Satay Hai Seng Hin at Sungai Pinang Kecil..We bought some snacks and we had a glimpse on the processing of Ikan Satay..


Kilang Ikan Satay Hai Seng Hin


Big Octopus


Marketing Place



After this, we accidentally saw a Look Out Point Tower..I quite excited and went up to take a look at the sea..Hehe..We took a lot of photos at there..Then we head to Dutch Fort which located at Teluk Gedung..On the way, we saw Eng Seng Pangkor Food Industry and Trading..We dropped down to take a look..There are more choices at here if compared to Hai Seng Him..Hehe..


Look Out Point Tower


A Narrow Ladder


Nice Sea View



Then we reached Dutch Fort..There is a history about this Dutch Fort. For more information, please visit Dutch Fort..Hehe..Within 500m, there is a historical Tiger Rock..We did not stop by and take any photo as it is really hot..We would like to back to resort to take a rest..Hehe!!


Dutch Fort


Kota Belanda


Cannon


Overview Of Dutch Fort


Aishah Craft



After that, we went back to our resort..We took a rest and head to Teluk Nipah Beach..Hehe..The road to Teluk Nipah is quite winding and there are a lot of steep hills..We have to be careful while going to Teluk Nipah from Pasir Bogak..When we reached Teluk Nipah, they are renovating along the beach..Eventually, it is not a right time to stay at Teluk Nipah at the moment as it is noisy and the beach is quite dirty..

We went to Lin Je Kong Temple..It is located opposite to the Giam Island..The Giam Island is famous for snorkeling..We took a lot of photos at here..Hehe..Of course, I be the model..Hehe..


Lin Je Kong Temple


Beach View


Giam Island



We stayed there for almost one hour..Then we went back to our resort..After a bath, we walked to the beach..From Pasir Bogak, we could see the famous world class of Pangkor Laut Resort..It is just opposite to Pasir Bogak..We stayed at the beach till the sunset..Both of us observed the sunset at Pasir Bogak..It is really amazing and nice..Hehe..For more photos, please click HERE..


Famous World Class Of Pangkor Laut Resort


Pasir Bogak Beach


A Playing Tyre


Kid Playing At The Beach


Beautiful Sunset


Nice!!



After that, we went to Pasir Bogak Restaurant which just opposite to the Coral Bay Resort..I knew about this restaurant through Cari Forum..Hehe..After went through the menu, we ordered Seafood Seaweed Soup (RM5), Homemade Taufu (RM8), Butter & Sugar Mantis Prawn (RM10), 2 plain rice (RM1 each) and 2 chinese tea (RM0.50 each)..For the food, it is yummy and big portion..It is really worth for money..Hehe..


Chinese Tea


Seafood Seaweed Soup


Homemade Taufu


Rice


Butter and Sugar Mantis Prawn



After eat, we went back to our resort..Earlier, I planned to buy beer but finally we did not buy..Unexpectedly, Jimmy gave me a surprise..He brought a red wine and glasses..I was so surprise and excited..Hehe..Both of us enjoyed the red wine in front of our room..Hehe..We had a great time at there..We had a roomate during that night which is an unique Gecko..Hehe..Its skin is reddish white..We could clearly see its spot over the body..


Red Wine and Glasses


Unique Gecko



The next morning, we went to Pangkor Town to have breakfast..The air is really fresh while we are going to Pangkor Town..Hehe..We came to one of the restaurant..I did not take the photo..Hehe..I ordered Seafood Bihun Soup (RM3.80) while Jimmy took "Smooth Egg River" (RM4.50)..For the drinks, I ordered coffee (RM1.30) and Jimmy took Herbal Tea (RM1.20)..The food is quite okie..Hehe..

After eat, we went back to resort to check out..When we reached jetty, we just parked the motor and left..Hehe..I think it is their business style..Then we went up ferry and left Pangkor Island..This time we did not sit..We went out to the balcony to take photos..Hehe..About 30 minutes, we reached Lumut Jetty..We walked to Multi Storey Parking to take our car..The fee is RM11.60 because we parked there more than 24 hours..Hehe..

Our 2D1N Pangkor Relaxing Trip had been finished happily..Hehe..Thanks to Jimmy for this trip and the surprises that you have done for me..Hehe!! It is really memorable..Can we visit Pangkor Island again?? :)


Herbal Tea & Coffee


Seafood Bihun Soup


Smooth Egg River

Special Date 101010...

Today is 10.10.10..A date which only happens once in 100 years..Jimmy and I witnessed this special day at Pangkor Island..Hehe..

On this special day, I received a special gift from my lovely Jimmy..That is the second ring of The Four Rings in my life - Proposal Ring..I was so surprised and my emotion was totally out of control..I could not express my feeling by words at that moment..I just felt that I am the most happiest girl in the world..:)

Thanks to my lovely Jimmy for the ring..I wish that I can be with you forever!! Hehe!!

KTMB and ETS Train - Ipoh~KL Shuttle Train...

Last 2 weeks, Jimmy and I went to KL by train..This is our first time to ride the shuttle train from Ipoh to KL Central..I have called KTMB Call Centre (1300-88-5862) for advance ticket booking to avoid long queue at Ipoh Railway Station on Monday..After that, Jimmy went to collect the ticket after work at 7.30pm..However, the only Malay lady staff claimed that she will not provide service to those customer who came AFTER 7.30pm..The reason is their system very slow..After she handles all the tasks, it will be almost 8pm which is their rest time and of course she needs rest..

Jimmy does not like her behavior..There is a Malay guy who quickly apologized to Jimmy and asked Jimmy to visit on the next day..Jimmy went to collect on Tuesday, but he was told that the system down..And Jimmy went there on Wednesday, unfortunately, system down again..We are really disappointed with their service and system..Finally, we went there on Thursday..The final chance to collect the ticket because our journey on Friday..We are totally disappointed as we could not collect our ticket at the end..What we can do is buy the ticket on the spot when we ride the train..

On Friday, we reached Ipoh Railway Station early morning..There are quite many passengers..Jimmy bought the 9.15am ticket..Again, their system down, thus we could only get the hand-written ticket..We bought 2nd class (RM22) instead of economy class (RM12) as it had been sold out..

The interior of the train is normal..We could see that they did not maintain the train..It is quite dirty..We took back forward seat..In front of us, there is an LCD tv..But it is off all the while..The journey from Ipoh to KL Central takes about 3 hours..After reached KL Central, we went to buy the return ticket..We got the number of 3252 and have to wait for 26 customers..However, we only waited for 5 minutes and that is our turn..The fast action and well managed system in KL is pretty better than that of Ipoh..Should Ipoh Railway Station learn from them?

The economy class had been sold out for return ticket..We decided to ride ETS train (Electric Train Services)..This ETS train just launched on August of 2010..The journey from KL to Ipoh takes 2 hours only..Somemore, they are having ticket promotion which is RM30 from KL to Ipoh..Instead of taking the 3 hours normal train of RM22, we would like to try this new launched 2 hours train..Hehe..The staffs who work at ETS counter are really friendly and willing for help..I gave them a 4 stars out of 5 for the service..

Our train supposed arrived at 6.48pm..But it had been late for 10 minutes..When the train reached, all the passengers were rushed to go up the train..The train door will be closed in 1 minute time..The "train hostess" asked us to go up the train first then only get our seat..

This ETS train has 6 coaches (A, B, C, D E and F)..The interior of the train is very clean and nice..The seat cushions are new and clean..Again, we bought back forward seat..There is an LCD tv in front of us and it is functioning..It showed the places of interest in Perak..Besides, on the left top of the LCD tv, it showed the speed of the train..The fastest speed that the train achieved is 150km per hour..It is really fast!!

Furthermore, they have small cafeteria at coach C..There are 2 "train hostesses" serve us for the food and beverage..They sell Mee Cup, Bread, Mineral Water, Coffee and so on..What a good idea!! The price is quite reasonable also..

Around 9pm, we reached Ipoh..It really took 2 hours..I highly recommend it to my readers because it is worth for money..Nevertheless, RM30 is promotion price..They will adjust the price sooner..It is better to try it earlier..Hehe..


The Only 2 Active KTMB Counters..


ETS - Fast Train


Hand-Written Of KTMB Ticket


The Interior Of The KTMB Shuttle Train


LCD TV


Our Number At KTMB Counter


The Speed Of ETS Train


Interior Of ETS Train


ETS Ticket

Uncle Duck Restaurant @ KL Times Square..

Yesterday Jimmy and I went to KL Times Square to have a one day trip by train..This is our first time to ride train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur..Frankly, we were quite excited..Hehe..I will post about our journey of train after..Hehe..

For our lunch, we went to Uncle Duck Restaurant which recommended by a boss of camera shop..The boss quite honest because he told us that the food is so so only if for those Ipoh-ian like both of us..Hehe..

When we entered the restaurant, there are quite many of visitors..Their service is quite slow..After went through the menu, I ordered Fish Ball Kuey Teow Soup set with a drink of Ice Lemon Tea (RM8.90)..Jimmy ordered a quarter of roaster duck (RM16), one plain rice (RM1) and one soup (RM1)..

For the food, they are really so so only..Personally, I felt that the price is quite reasonable..But, they have 10% of service charge which is the one that I dislike because their service is not worth for the 10% charge..


Uncle Duck Restaurant

Ice Lemon Tea

Fish Ball Kuey Teow Soup


One Quarter Of Roaster Duck


Plain Rice


Soup