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weekenders Tioman Island is famous for crystal clear
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water. and white sand beaches
Tioman Island
One of Malaysia’s jewels of the sea, Tioman Island has long been considered one of the world’s most beautiful islands.
<< TIOMAN ISLAND, MALAYSIA
Located 20 miles off the east coast
of Malaysia in the state of Pahang
it’s fairly tiny in size measuring just 24 miles in length and 8 miles wide. With eight main villages, including the popular Kampung Tekek in the north, the island is covered by dense forest and surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a popular haven for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. There are numerous dive schools on the island and usually you pay around RM90 (SGD$36) for each dive (this includes use of equipment).
You can learn more about the island by paying a visit to the marine park centre at Kampung Tekek. Stroll along the island’s many beaches and take a swim in the secluded bays, including the famous beach immortalized as Bali Hai in the 1958 movie, South Pacific.
The good news also is that Tioman is a duty free island, which means some items (especially alcohol) are much cheaper as compared to the mainland (a beer
or cocktail will only set you back a few ringgits). Around the villages of Tekek and Salang you will be able to find numerous bars which have an active nightlife.
There are almost no roads on Tioman, just a few quite jungle tracks. These are perfect for light
WELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL TIOMAN ISLAND (PULAU TIOMAN
IN THE MALAY LANGUAGE). ACCORDING TO A LOCAL FOLkLORE, TIOMAN IS THE RESTING PLACE OF A FABLED DRAGON PRINCESS. WHILST FLYING TO VISIT HER PRINCE IN SINGAPORE, THIS BEAUTIFUL MAIDEN STOPPED TO SEEk SOLACE IN THE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS OF THE SOUTH CHINA SEA. ENRAPTURED BY THE ISLAND’S CHARMS, SHE DECIDED TO STAY. TAkING THE FORM OF AN ISLAND, SHE PLEDGED TO OFFER SHELTER AND COMFORT TO ALL PASSING TRAVELERS.
Today the first thing visitors will notice about Tioman Island is how blessed
it is with miles of soft white sand, swaying palms, cool waterfalls and wild
flowers growing in vivid profusion. It’s the perfect paradise if you enjoy a
quite retreat, sea sports, trekking or just lazing in the sun.
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