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Tioman is the biggest and most
impressive island at the east coast. There
is a brisk jungle covers a ridge on the west
section of the island, which ends at the
idyllic location of a beautiful palm fringed
beach. Tioman offers a wide range of
activities for visitors: snorkeling in
crystal clear water, discover the beautiful
underwater world when you go diving, or just
laze on the beach while you work on that
tan. Also, there is a jungle on the island
that is just begging to be explored. The
dense forest is a habitat for many kinds of
flora and fauna.
Apart from its diverse marine life, the
inland rainforest area, encompassing
approximately 12,383 hectares, in Tioman is
a strictly enforced reserve. There are
several protected species of mammals on the
island, including the Binturong, Long-tailed
Macaque, Slow Loris, Black Giant Squirrel,
Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Mouse deer,
Brush-tailed Porcupine, and Common Palm
Civet, from a total of 45 species of mammals
and 138 species of birds, including the
majestic Frigatebird. Moreover, Tioman has
species that are endemic to its shores. The
soft-shelled turtle and the Tioman walking
catfish are both unique and can be seen on
rainforest walks.The island is served by
ferries from the Malaysian mainland, and a
propeller plane service by Berjaya Air from
Singapore (Seletar Airport) and Kuala Lumpur
(Subang Airport).
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
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