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About Tioman Island
Tioman Island
The east coast islands are popular weekend destinations for divers based in Malaysia and Singapore.
Among the southern group of islands, Tioman is the largest and most famous. Located 56 km west of the mainland, Tioman is a beautiful mountainous island with rocky and sand beaches, calm, turquoise waters and sensational sunsets.
So captivating is the island that is was picked as James Michener's fictitious Bali Hai got the filming of the Hollywood classic, south pacific, in 1985. Tioman, surrounded by impenetrable tropical rainforests, is home to the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia. And at low tide, its, rocky shores expose critters such as the yellow- lipped sea krait and roundbelly cowfish.
Scores of Christmas Island frigate birds return from the high seas to roost at dusk, sharing the island's lush greenery with 45 species of mammals and 25 species of snakes.The waters around Tioman and eight other nearby island have been slated as a marine park to protect them.
Tioman is also known for its duty free retail sector. It has a fair selection of bars and night entertainment to occupy the restless spirit. There is wonderful selection of barbecued fare and cheap, local cuisine. Try the very popular roti bom, the popular grilled flatbread loaded with margarine and sugar.
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