Blog Travel : Pulau Tioman

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@ Pulau Tioman

iNFO :

Considered one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Tioman is the largest island within the Seribuat Archipelago off the east coasts of Peninsula Malaysia and the most developed of the volcanic islands that make up the Pahang Marine Park. The other islands are Pulau Renggis (Renggis island), Pulau Sepoi, Pulau Labas, Pulau Soyah, Pulau Chebeh, Pulau Tulai, Pulau Sembilang and Pulau Seribuat. 

Lying about 56 km off the coast of the Malay peninsula, Tioman island is about 38 km in length and 18 km at its widest point. With Gunung Nenek Semukut, standing at 690m, being the highest peak, the rest of Tioman is made up of verdant hills covered with tropical rainforest, rivers and beautiful waterfalls, such as the Asah Falls.

HISTORICAL :

In 1958, Pulau Tioman was chosen as James Michener's fictitious Bali Hai for the filming of the Hollywood classic, " South Pacific". Sincethen, Pulau Tioman became a popular tourist attraction especially among divers who are attracted to its great diving sites, including several interesting wrecks. Actually, Tioman was known, particularly among ancient maritime explorers. The island be came a shelter from the ravages of the monsoon in the South China Sea.

Archaeological artefacts found on the island and among old wrecks indicate that it was often frequented by the imperial chineese flet.

ACTIVITIES :

. Camping

. Jungle Trekking

. Fishing

. Island Tour

. Diving

. Beach Walk