Tioman Island (locally known as Gunung Daik Bercabang Tiga) is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang, and is some 39 km long and 12 km wide. It has eight main villages, the largest and most populous being Kampung Tekek in the north. The densely forested island is sparsely inhabited, and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a popular scuba diving spot. There are also a lot of resorts and chalets around the island. Its beaches were depicted in the 1958 movie, South Pacific as Bali Hai. In the 1970s, TIME Magazine selected Tioman as one of the world's most beautiful islands.
Apart from its diverse marine life, the inland rainforest area, encompassing approximately 12,383 hectares, in Tioman is a strictly enforced nature reserve. There are several protected species of mammals on the island, including the Binturong, Long-tailed Macaque, Slow Loris, Black Giant Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Mouse deer, Brush-tailed Porcupine, and Common Palm Civet, from a total of 45 species of mammals and 138 species of birds, including the majestic Frigatebird. Moreover, Tioman has species that are endemic to its shores. The soft-shelled turtle and the Tioman walking catfish are both unique and can be seen on rainforest walks.
The island is served by ferries from the Malaysian mainland, and a propeller plane service by Berjaya Air from the Seletar Airport in Singapore and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Kuala Lumpur.
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Tioman Island, voted among the best island getaways in the world has an abundance of fabulous beaches and coral and marine life of myriad shades and hues adorning the surrounding waters. According to local legends it is the final resting place of a mythical beautiful dragon princess who enraptured by the place took the form of an island and pledged to offer shelter and comfort to visit travellers. Virgin rugged green jungles, picturesque mountains, cool streams, serene waterfalls, glorious sunsets and charming hospitable natives will make your stay on the island truly idylic!
Tioman Island, located off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is part of the Tioman Marine Park, which comprises a cluster of islands gazetted as a Marine Park in 1995. Although Tioman Island is the largest and most developed of these volcanic islands it is relatively small, measuring 39 km long and 12 km wide with its highest peak at 1047 meters. The island is covered by lush forest vegetation in the interior and surrounded by beautiful colourful coral reefs. It has eight main villages, the largest and most populous being Kampung Tekek in the north. The climate on the island is typically tropical, hot and humid all year round. The monsoon season is between December and early February, during which time there are heavy downpours and huge swelling waves that make the island virtually inaccessible.
resource : http://www.visitorsguide.com.my
author's note : the final article of 'Tioman, An Intro' will be posted here after i'm done with compiling and editing all the information from all my members.
