A tropical Paradise in the South China Sea About 36 Nautical miles off Malaysia's east coast lies Pulau Tioman or Tioman Island, on of the region's most enchanting holiday spots. Scenic an tranquil, Tioman Island boasts miles and miles of white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, charming villages and friendly people. Its crystal clear waters teem with spectacular marine life and colorful coral gardens. The twin peaks of Gunung Nenek Semukut provide a prominent landmark to this island, reputed to be one of the most beautiful and idyllic in the world.

Tioman is not a big island- 23 mile (38km) long and 7 miles (11km) wide. It is, however, the biggest of the 64 islands in this chain, just off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. In the 1970's, Time magazine name Tioman one of world's 10 most beautiful islands.

According to legend, Tioman Island is the resting place of a beautiful dragon princess, whilst flying from China 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 charms of the place, she decided to discontinue her journey. By taking the form of an island. She pledged to offer shelter an comfort to passing travelers.

Transport

By Ferry
There are daily scheduled ferry services to Tioman from Tanjung Gemok (Pahang) and from Mersing (Johor). Departure from mersing depends on the tides.

The Speed ferry seat more people and take only marginally longer perhaps taking 1.5 to 2 hours to the island. When you take either kind of boat, you can ask them to drop you at Genting Village. The ferry port is just outside the center of Mersing town.