TIOMAN ISLAND

                             TIOMAN ISLAND AND IT'S LAGEND

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Today we will introduce about island in Pahang. Before that we will explain where Pahang located in Malaysia. Pahang is the third largest state in Malaysia,occupying the huge Pahang River river basin. It is bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor and Negri Sembilan, to the south by Johore and to the east by Terengganu and by the South China Sea. Its state capital is Kuantan, and the royal town is Pekan. Other important towns include Jerantut, Kuala Lipis, Rompin, Temerloh and the hill resorts of Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hill and Bukit Tinggi. The Arabic honorific of Pahang is Darul Makmur ("Abode of Tranquility").

     

Now we go to the main topic for this entry, Tioman Island. Tioman is an island famous among diving enthusiasts. Tioman Island has an area 39 km long and 12 km wide. Tioman Island is an island in the eastern Peninsular Malaysia , between the border of Pahang and the state of Johor . Tioman Island is actually located in Rompin state administration of Pahang .70 km from Mersing , Johor . Mersing is the pier of the most popular among tourists. It is about 36 nautical miles from the jetty Tanjung Fat , Kuala Rompin in Pahang .

Tioman Island has own legend. According to legend, Tioman Island is the resting place of a beautiful dragon princess, Whilst flying from China to visit her prince in Singapore, this beautiful maiden stopped to seek solace in the crystal-clear waters of the South China Sea. Enraptured by the charms of the place, she decided to discontinue her journey. By taking the form of an island, she pledged to offer shelter and comfort to passing travellers.

           

 

                                                    interesting activities

                   

                                                                                                                               

Tioman Island is an excellent spot for fun-filled water sports activities. You can go scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, boating, water skiing, windsurfing, or enjoy the beauty of undersea gardens by ridding around the island in a glass-bottomed  

Tioman Island is a treasure trove of breathtaking marine attractions. Corals, seashells and limpets, thorny sea urchins, colourful seaweeds and anemones, starfish and a myriad of other aquatic wonders are abundant here. The crystal clear waters make scuba diving and snorkelling in Tioman an experience unlike any other. Other neighbouring islands recommended for scuba diving and snorkelling are Chebeh, Tulai, Renggis, Sembilang, Seri Buat and Gut.




Accommodation comes in the form of delightful wooden chalets on the beach or in luxurious hotel rooms. Whichever is the choice, comfort and hospitality is assured.

Some accommodation that provide.

        IN ALL THINGS OF NATURE THERE IS SOMETHING OF THE MARVELOUS.

        -ARISTOTLES-