Hailed as one of the best island getaways in the world, Tioman is famed as the setting for “Bali Hai’ in the Hollywood musical, South Pacific.
Tioman, Pahang
Pahang, the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, is home to Tioman, an enchanting island in the South China Sea. The state is blessed with a beautiful coastline, which offers endless tropical bliss for sun-seekers.
Tioman is the largest and most developed of the volcanic islands that form the Tioman Marine Park. According to legend, the island is the final resting place of a beautiful dragon princess. Until today, the island bears a startling resemblance to a sleeping dragon.
A sense of peace, tranquility and simplicity embraces visitors upon arrival. The waters around Tioman are ideal for water sports including swimming, boating, kayaking or windsurfing. Its warm waters and good visibility make it a paradise for underwater explorations. Discover astounding sights such as colourful gorgonian sea fans, staghorn corals, nudibranchs and beautifully sculptured sea sponges. Marine life such as Napoleon fish, golden striped trevally, bumphead parrotfish and shoals of fusiliers swim playfully in the depths.
Those without a strong affinity to water can still enjoy these sights in a glass-bottomed boat. Divers will enjoy trips to outlying islands as it provides opportunities to encounter harmless black-tip sharks, moray eels and other pelagic species.
