Tioman Island

LEGEND
LEGEND goes that a beautiful dragon princess was once flying from china to singapore for her wedding. She settled down to rest over the warm water of the south china sea. The calm sea and warm water gave her pleasure and she decided to stay - thus turned herself into an island, now called tioman island. To this day, tioman resembles a resting dragon complete with serrated mountains and permanent clouds.

BACKGROUND
Tioman Island is actually one of the largest in a volcanic island in a group of sixty four. It is the perfect island in the sun, with reefs for diving and clear waters for swimming. The soft sands, swaying palms, wild flowers growing in vivid profusion and cool waterfalls cascading down green clad slopes makes it the perfect haven for relaxing. Tioman Island is suitable for those tired of living in the fast lane and a welcome haven for travel weary back packers.

GETTING AROUND
There are 4 lovely beaches on the island, each with its own idyllic charms.

The beach at Lalang , is the most popular among visitors and ... yet enjoy the most refreshingly unspoilt, being devoid of the usual commercial trappings-no beach vendors, no souvenir stalls and no beach umbrellas. Here is where the Berjaya Tioman Beach Resort located.

To really get away from the city's hustle and bustle, head for the beaches of Salang or Juara. Salang and Air Batang are the ideal location for diving and snorkelling-its collection of live corals and multi-coloured fish is simply stunning.

Juara , situated on the isolated east coast of Tioman is only accessible from the main village on the island by walking track. The beach is blissfully deserted-a heaven sent retreat for those who seek peace and quite.

Activities such as water-skiing, speedboat racing, spear fishing, collection of corals and other aquatic life are banned. Nevertheless, snorkelling, scuba diving, swimming and underwater photography are allowed.

Visit the Malays villages tucked away in the quiet kampungs where the lifestyle is Traditionally low key. Here, the houses are built on stillts to keep them cool and dry. A must visit around Kampung Tekek, and observe how cloth is handprinted prior to being turned into colourful T-shirts.

Head of the jungle clad hills and scale the spectacular twin peaks in the south. Then, cool off in the tranquil surroundings of the waterfall at Mukut Village or frolic in the silky waters of the isolated beach of Bunut.

Visitors who wish to see the fascinating underwater life without getting wet, there are round the island trips in glass bottom.

The restaurants here offer a tempting variety of international and local fare. Beachfront chalets and restaurants also serve typical Malaysian cuisine.

The Tioman Gold Club, surrounded by massive granite boulders, jungle and waterfalls is one of the most picturesque in Asia. The atmosphere is laid back and leisurely. There is no rush, no pressure. You can play whenever and for as long as you like. The 18-hole golf-course provides a unique challenge to the avid golfer.

ACCOMMODATION
there is a variety of ACCOMMODATION to choose from, ranging from the simple a-frame huts fronting the beaches to chalets, budget accomodation and international class hotels.

In keeping with the general mood pervading the island, the ambience is relaxed and the buildings blend easily with the environment.

GETTING THERE
By sea
the island is accessible by passenger boat services and fishing boat from mersing or tanjung gemuk to Tioman Island. Departure time are subject to the tides.

GETTING AROUND the island is also possible with the sea bus although the time table may be somewhat erratic. However the beach bars and chalets usually have information on when the next boat is due to leave; and tickets may also be purchased there.

By air
There are daily flights operating into Tioman from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Car parking facilities:
Visitors may park their vehicles at the various parking areas managed by the Mersing Town Council and most island resort's operators near the jetty at Mersing. They are easily located and secured.

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