Exploring Malaysia Series: Tioman Island!

Known for its dazzling corals and white sand beaches, Tioman Island is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway (or longer) from the mainland or even nearby Singapore.

Gazetted as a marine park, the immediate waters are abundant with coral reefs and marine life – ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling. Much of the island is covered by pristine rainforest, home to several endemic wildlife species and suitable for nature explorations.

Most visitors get to Tioman via ferry from the port town of Mersing (you can also take a ferry from Tanjung Gemok). Buses from Kuala Lumpur to Mersing take around six hours. Once you get to Mersing, the bus terminal is about a 15-minute walk from the jetty where ferries leave for Tioman.

Tioman is smaller than its more well-known counterpart, Langkawi, but there are still many things to do in Tioman Island in Malaysia.

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