Exploring Malaysia 
Tioman Island, voted among the best island getaways in the world has an abundance of fabulous beaches and coral and marine life of myriad shades and hues adorning the surrounding waters. According to local legends it is the final resting place of a mythical beautiful dragon princess who enraptured by the place took the form of an island and pledged to offer shelter and comfort to visit travellers. Virgin rugged green jungles, picturesque mountains, cool streams, serene waterfalls, glorious sunsets and charming hospitable natives will make your stay on the island truly idylic!
Beaches The most popular beaches on the island include the Air Batang Beach and Salang Beach, for dives and snorkel, and Juara Beach, which provides a perfect hideaway. About 10 minutes from Air Batang Beach are Monkey Beach and Monkey Bay, which lie next to each other. Both beaches offer superb snorkelling opportunities. Juara, a relatively quiet beach on the east coast, is special in its own ri...
With over 60 per cent of the island having been gazetted as a wildlife reserve not surprisingly trekking, hiking and rock climbing are increasingly popular activities on the island. The island’s tropical forest, is home to unique species such as the tiny earthworm-like blind snake, legless lizards and flying lizards. Protected speices on the island include the binturong, long-tailed macaque, slo...
As a duty free zone Tioman offers a good selection of alchohol and cigarettes at very low prices. The main outlet is at the main village of Kampung Tekek while other villages such as Paya and Salang have smaller outlets.
