[Tioman Island @ Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia]

Information Island You Need To Know In Malaysia

Pulau Tioman (Credit Image:Malaysia Truly Asia)

Pulau Tioman is an island off east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, acclaimed as a geological wonder, ecological paradise and one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful travel destinations. Located 32 nautical mile off Pahang state, but connected through Mersing town in Johor.

History

Tioman has been used for thousands of years by fisherman as an important navigation point and a source of fresh water & wood. During the past thousand years, it has played host to Chinese, Arab and European trading ships and often Chinese porcelain shards can be found on beaches around the island.

In more recent history, Tioman played host to both the British and the Japanese navies during the Second World War, and the water around the island are littered with war remains including HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales, wreck.

Wrecks of HMS Repulse

How to get to Pulau Tioman

Pulau Tioman is a 2 hour boat ride from Mersing Jetty on the south eastern coast of Malaysia. To get to Mersing Jetty you can get a direct bus from Kuala Lumpur (Ticket Online) , it's best to book your bus before you go even in low season or especially at weekends.

When to go to Pulau Tioman

The resorts on Tioman island start opening up from March, once the monsoon season ends and close again in October. June and July are the peak months to visit here.

Where to stay in Pulau Tioman

There are 4 areas where visitors usually stay on Pulau Tioman, and where you stay depends on what kind of holiday you want to have.

• Kampung Air Batang 
• Tekek
• Juara
• Salang

Diving Area

Tourist Attractions

• Tioman Airport
• Panuba Bay
• Salang
• Tekek Village
• Minang Cove (The only cove of Tioman Island)
• Asah Waterfall
• Juara Turtle Project (Volunteer sea turtle & environmental conservation)
• Golden City (Part of Salang Village)
• Air Batang Challet (Also known as ABC)

Pulau Tioman Coordinates:

Latitude: 2° 48' 59.99" N
Longitude: 104° 10' 60.00" E