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Pulau Tioman Travel Guide
The legend of the fabled dragon princess surrounds the enigmatic Pulao Tionman which was included as the world's most beautiful island by the Time Magazine during the ‘70s. It is also the setting of the award-winning Hollywood flick South Pacific. Dubbed as the "Bali Hai" of Malaysia, Pulao Tioman boasts of its dense forest inhabited by a great variety of flora and fauna and its 20 dive sites such as Rengis, Tulaiand Sembilang.
Hemmed in The East coast of Pahang, the turtle-shaped island is also surrounded by a rising number of chalets, resorts and suites contributing to its reputation as a tropical getaway in South China Sea. In addition, Pulao Tioman's real treasure lies beyond its shore where coral reefs and marine life enchant tourists with black tip sharks and manta rays.
For the truly adventurous, the twin peaks of Gunung Nenek Semukut (Old Lady of Semukut), which is more than twice the height of the Eiffel Tower, can be a good warm up before conquering the adrenaline-pumping ascent of Mount Kajang renowned as the highest peak on the island.
Apart from jungle trekking, Air Batang and Juara Beach can be an excellent venue for fun-filled water sports activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and water skiing. Deep-sea fishing at Pulao Tioman is also probable for the sheer experience of catching fresh tuna, sea bass or blue marlin for a sumptuous barbecue on the beach.
A visit to one of the eight villages in the island, such as Kampung Tekek which is the largest, may provide a cultural perspective to a visit in Pulao Tioman. Another essential inclusion may be the sunset-viewing at Tioman Marine Park or a quick dip at Asah Waterfalls.
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