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Tioman

Nearest Airport : Mersing Mersing To Tioman : 55 Km

Getting to Tioman

Tioman Islands are one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful travel destinations. The dreamlike golden sand beaches, the thick lush green forests, the endangered Turtles, the distinctive wildlife and the coral rich waters - all beckon the discerning traveler. Water sports, swimming, trekking and rock-climbing keep the adventurers on their toes. The relaxing beaches and natural and surreal beauty are ideal for slow travel. The island, which is only a ferry ride away from Mersing, is easy to get to. Cars, bikes and boats make up the local transport. Accommodation is available for those on a budget and those looking for a slice of luxury. The legend of the origin of the island is quite a tale. So get there and find out what it is!

Why Visit ? (Things to see, Things to do, Food, Notes)

Golden sand beaches
Lush green forests
Coral Rich Waters
Water sports
Juara Turtle Project
Trekking and Rock Climbing

Getting to Tioman

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Why Visit ?

The ethereal turquoise beaches. These golden sand beaches are found at the edges of villages or fronting the resorts.

Juara Turtle Project: The most gentle animals in the ocean are endangered. To help ensure their existence, the Juara Turtle Project was setup. Tourists can attend talks to understand how sea turtles live and how to preserve them etc.

Water sports: Surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling. Among these, snorkeling is most famous for tourists. The water is rich in corals. The beaches, however, are swarming with jellyfish so tourists should look out for those.

Trekking: To know the varied and unique species in Juara jungle, trekking with a guide is suggested. One can see Fruit Bats, Long Tail Macaques, Common Treeshrew, Malayan Colugo, Black Giant Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Brush Tailed Porcupine, Palm Civets, Monitor Lizards, Chameleons, reticulated pythons, tree snakes and Mouse Deers.

ABC Restaurant: For delicious barbecued seafood this is the place to head to. And for those looking for something simple, there is an array of chicken dishes.

Citra Anugerah Wah Leng: One instantly falls in love with food and ambiance and one meal is usually never enough. It is recommended by the locals.

Everything at the island is shipped from the mainland and hence the goods are all pricey. So it is advisable to carry all necessities.

Languages spoken: Malay
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit
Climate: Temperatures are pretty consistent. Sunny afternoons, warm evenings and cool nights
Connectivity: Only a selective few networks give strong signals.
Trivia: In the 1958 film 'South Pacific', Bali Hai is actually Tioman Islands!

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