Malaysia, situated in South Asia, has become one of the major tourist destinations
in South Asia. Malaysia is every tourist's haven, it boasts of all the facets
to satisfy your desires. Tourist Attractions in the country are diverse and variegated.
Pulau Tinggi, Malaysia is one of the major natural attractions of the country.
It is also referred as the Tinggi Island, which rises2000 ft (600 m) above sea
level off the east coast of Johor. The Chinese seamen who traveled to the place
hundreds of years ago nicknamed the place as "General's Hat Island".
The population of the island is sparse and it is located approximately 20 nautical
miles (37 km) southeast of Mersing, on the east coast of Johor.
The island boasts of spectacular natural beauty; the entire island is replete
with exquisite white sandy beaches, all of which are renowned for their enthralling
natural beauty and caves. The island is ideal for those who are looking for a
destination to escape the drab, dreary and mundane pressures of daily life. The
name of the island comes from a steep hill that rises 2,000 feet above sea level.
In fact "tinggi" is a Malay word for high. The entire island is interspersed
with verdant tropical forest that is rich with rattan, timber and other valuable
plants.
Pulau Tinggi is renowned for its marine life and beautiful underwater flora.
The whole island is a haven for nature lovers, adventure sports lovers, divers
and snorkeling enthusiasts. The island also boasts of natural fresh water and
there is a sheltered harbor in the island. The presence of the sheltered harbor
explains its role as a stopover point for traders in the ancient past. Like
most other islands of Malaysia, Pulau Tinggi also features a rich mythical legacy.
The local inhabitants of the island believe that Malay's most famous hero, Hang
Tuah, had stopped in the place during one of his journeys. In fact the local
people believe that Hang Tuah's spirit guards the island even today.
There is no dearth of activities in the island; the visitors can opt for diving,
bird watching, trekking, hiking and you can also opt for climbing Pulau Tinggi,
which is an extinct volcano.
If you are planning for a trip to the island, then make it a point to visit
the island between April and June. These are the best months for diving in the
clear and calm waters of the island. Since inner islands are mainly popular
with non-divers, therefore these parts of the island are crowded on the weekends
and on holidays. So it will be better for you avoid these islands on the weekends
and on holidays.
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