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Tioman Island: Island Paradise Awaits

Tioman Island: Island Paradise Awaits

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!

 

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Getting There & About

Getting There & AboutBerjaya Air operate daily flights into Tioman from Kuala Lumpur. Flights are also available from Singapore. Other modes of access include a ferry ride from Tg. Gemok Jetty Terminal, located in the district of Rompin, Pahang. Another alternative access by sea is from Mersing in Johor. Due to the lack of proper extensive road infrastructure on the island the main modes of transportation are either b...

Island Attractions

Island AttractionsBeaches 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...
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Eco-Adventures

Eco-Adventures 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...
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Other Outdoor Recreation

Glass-bottomed Boats For those who don’t wish to get wet glass bottom boats will let you take in the underwater sights in warm, dry comfort. Sailing, Rowing and Surfing The wind and waves around the island provide enough drive and push for a great time windsurfing and sailing. There are also jet skis and canoes for hire in certain parts of the island. Occasionally the winds can b...
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Entertainment & Shopping

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. For nightlife, Salang offers pubs and bars and even bonfire nights on the beach. Larger resorts on the island also offer evening entertainment options....

Tourist Information

Tioman Development Authority Lembaga Pembangunan Tioman A145-147, Tingkat 1 &2 Lorong Tun Ismail 6 Sri Dagangan 25000 Kuantan, Pahang Tel: 609-514 1206