Tioman

Tioman Island (locally known as Gunung Daik Bercabang Tiga) is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang, and is some 39 km long and 12 km wide. It has eight main villages, the largest and most populous being Kampung Tekek in the north. The densely forested island is sparsely inhabited, and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a popular scuba diving spot. There are also a lot of resorts and chalets around the island which has duty free status.

Its beaches were depicted in the 1958 movie, South Pacific as Bali Hai. In the 1970s, TIME Magazine selected Tioman as one of the world's most beautiful islands.

Apart from its diverse marine life, the inland rainforest area, encompassing approximately 12,383 hectares, in Tioman is a strictly enforced nature 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 the Changi Airport in Singapore and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Sr.

Tuesday, 1 November 2011

The Trip

Our group members and classmates went to the amazing place called Tioman Island. The trip started on 15th of October (2 nights and 3 days). This place we can also call as piece of paradise it's actually really nice fascinating land with pure blue water,white clean sands and untouched nature with its small inhabitants. To reach the Island we took the fairy and were amazed with the beauty of South China sea and thanks God the weather didn't disappointed us it was very sunny days all 3 days long. So when we are arrived to the final destination we couldn't take away our eyes from this paradise. We were staying in wood comfortable bungalows which for 4 people each. The second day all our group went to the snorkeling to see the beauty of the sea from the inside. What we saw we will never forget. The colorful fishes of the different type would catch your eyes for minutes and you can't stop believing that it's actually the reality. 

After the snorkeling we had another small trip Inside the Island. We have visited some villages situated nearby.
Also we had enough free time to spend it under the sun by getting tan and swimming in the sea or playing games such as volleyball.

In addition we want to say few words about the food and restaurants over there. They have a lot of varieties of food: western,Chinese,local,Indian. Also they do any kind of BBQ meal from the fishes and other meats which we fell in love with.
Also we want to say Thanks to our amazing lecturer Ms.Roznizam that she gave us a chance to visit this lovely place.