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About Tioman Island
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| Tioman was first discovered approximately one thousand years ago by Chinese and Arab seafarers and traders. They used the island for replenishing their fresh water resources and for navigational aid. Still today you can find small pieces of Ming Dynasty porcelain in the shallow waters. The famous, twin peaks known as "Donkey Ears" was always a reassuring sign for sailors to know that they were on the right track to the southern tip of Malaysia now known as Singapore. |
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An ancient saga tells a story
of a beautiful dragon queen. While on her way from China to Singapore,
she took rest in the warm tranquil waters of the South China Sea. During
which she fell in love with her surroundings and she decided to stay
and turned herself into this magnificent island.
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Tioman has more than 18 beaches some developed with
resorts, while many others remain untouched by development or human
impact. The highest peak is Gunung Kajang towering over the jungle at
1038m it can be seen as far as Mersing on the mainland. 98% of Tioman
is covered by a dense, thousands of years old jungle which is protected
by the authorities; providing plenty of fresh air and clean water streams
for the island.
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