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Tioman Island
About 56km off the coast of Pahang lies Tio-
man Island, an alluring holiday paradise in
the South China Sea. Acclaimed as one of the
best island getaways in the world, Tioman was Each village offers a differ-
the location of the Hollywood musical, 'South ent and unique atmo- sphere.
Pacific' in 1959. Tioman's verdant green- ery is home
to a splendid variety of plants and small ani-
According to legend, this island is the final mals, including butterflies, monitor lizards, deer
resting place of a mythical dragon princess. and monkeys. Its flora and fauna have been fea-
The warm waters and good visibility make Tio- tured in National Geographic's documentaries.
man a paradise for divers.
The island's granite formations make for excel-
Discover astounding sights such as colour- lent rock-climbing expeditions. The more ad-
ful Gorgonian sea fans, Staghorn corals, venturous can attempt to scale the sheer cliff
nudibranchs and beautifully sculptured sea face of the legendary Gunung Nenek Semukut
sponges. or Dragons Horns. Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf
& Spa Resort offers a luxurious stay amidst a
Snorkellers can delight in swimming along- backdrop of rolling hills and scenic views.
side huge Napoleon Wrasse, Golden Striped Getting Here
Trevally, Bumphead Parrotfish and shoals of
Fusiliers. By Road
Access the Tebrau Highway from Johor Bahru
This island is an idyllic spot for leisurely days and go to Mersing via Kota Tinggi. Access the
under the sun. Swim in its emerald waters, Karak Highway from Kuala Lumpur through Te-
enjoy a stroll by the beach or be lulled to sleep merloh, Kuantan, Pekan, Kuala Rompin,Tanjung
by the sound of the waves. There are several Gemuk to Mersing. Alternatively take the PLUS
villages scattered around the coastline, the Highway from Kuala Lumpur via Seremban,
larger ones being Salang, Tekek, Genting, Bahau, Muadzam Shah, Kuala Rompin, Tanjung
Paya and Juara. Gemuk to Mersing.
By Public Transport
Express buses are available from Singapore at
Newton Circus Court and Jalan Sultan Bus Sta-
tion. From Kuala Lumpur, buses and taxis are
available at Puduraya Bus Station. Buses leave
at noon and 11.30 pm while taxis leave at any
time. Estimated travel time 5-6 hours.
By Sea
Tioman is accessible by boat from Tanjung Ge-
mok in Pahang and Mersing in Johor. Journey
time is approximately 1.5 hours.
By Air
Berjaya Air operates daily direct 45-minute
flights to Tioman from Kuala Lumpur and Singa-
pore.
Who To Contact
Tourism Malaysia Pahang
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