Tioman Island, Pahang, Malaysia

Malaysia is a country blessed with spectacular natural attractions; from sprawling white sandy beaches to splendid waterfalls, you will find everything here. Tioman Island Pahang, Malaysia is one of the many islands of the country, which are renowned for their breathtaking natural beauty as well as infinite entertainment options and activities. This tropical paradise is located 36 nautical miles away from Malaysia's east coast and is also known as the Pulau Tioman. The island is famous for its beaches; the island is home to miles and miles of white sandy beaches surrounded by swaying palm trees and charming villages. The crystal clear waters of the island are abounds in with spectacular marine life and colorful coral gardens. The twin peaks of Gunung Nenek Semukut provide an apt backdrop to this island of spectacular and splendid beauty.

Like most of the islands in Malaysia, Tioman Island is also associated with legends and myths. The local residents of the island believe that the island is the resting place of a dragon princess. It is believed that while the princess was flying from China to visit her prince in Singapore, she decided to find solace in the crystal-clear waters of the South China Sea. But then, the beauty of the place enamored her to such an extent that she took the form of an island, offering shelter and comfort to passing travelers.

Apart from the enthralling natural beauty of the island, the island is also famous for offering you the opportunity to participate in numerous adventure and water sports and activities. Here you can opt for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, boating, water skiing, windsurfing and you can also take a ride of the glass-bottomed boat and enjoy the beauty of undersea gardens. Fishing is also a major activity in the island and the island is a haven for professional and amateur fishing enthusiasts. Here you can hire a boat and anchor outside the Marine Park limits where fishing is permitted. You can also opt for a unique experience of deep-sea fishing in the island. Tioman Island is treasure of marine life; you can see here corals, seashells and limpets, thorny sea urchins, colorful seaweeds and anemones, starfish and innumerable other aquatic wonders. The major species of fishes and crustaceans found in the island are groupers, morays, tunas, parrotfish, sea-bass, red snappers, stingrays, plaices, soles, cora trouts, blue marlins, squids, cuttlefish, shrimps, crabs, prawns and lobsters.

Thus Tioman Island in Malaysia is an ideal holiday destination, where you can rest and relax with your family and friends far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.