Best things to do in Tioman Island - Be amazed!

If you want to gain a holistic experience, you should definitely go visit the fishermen at Genting Village. This activity is often overlooked but to get a feel of the traditional Malaysian life, this is a must do.

You've always wanted to dive but you never got the chance because you are not PADI certified? Well, put your worried mind to rest, Tioman Island got you covered. There are schools where you can gain the necessary knowledge needed for diving – also, the water is crystal clear and the marine life is abundant on Tioman Island.

If this is why you came down here – to get away from the cold climate in your home country – you won't be disappointed. The island is home to many beautiful beaches. They are also usually fringed with Tioman Island hotels which are kin to Berjaya Hotels and Resorts – Corporate.

Edging Juara Village is Juara Beach which is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches on the island if not the best. People mostly come down here for a good surfing session. You can rent a surf board and there are number of cafes and bars too.

Fishing is a big part of the locale hence the cornucopia of seafood. Almost at every restaurant, you can enjoy freshly caught fish, prawns, crab and squid. Meat is not completely off the menu, you can enjoy meat options such as grilled chicken.

To get the complete picture of marine life on Tioman Island, visit Marine Park Information Centre, there are exhibitions and TV programmes that will walk you through every detail. There is a wealth of knowledge to be had here especially if your next activity is diving.

Marine life is the biggest factor of Tioman Island's tourist scene. Almost every activity you are about to enjoy here has relations to the sea and fishing is one such activity. There's a selection of fishing trips you can choose from and mind that you can only fish 25km off the coast. Most of these trips are followed by a delicious seafood dinner.

This is a great place for you to stay while on tour – if not you should make it a point to go and visit the village. Air Batang is one of the fascinating places you can find on the island. There is a great number of eateries in the village where you can enjoy a delicious grub. Also, the place has the laid-back feel everyone's longing to see

Most backpackers come down here for this purpose alone. Salang on Tioman Island is said to be the best place to go snorkelling due its abundance of marine life. The beach is famous for evening parties too.

one of the many draws of Tioman island is Juara Turtle Hatchery. The centre provides a safe haven for turtles and when they are old enough to mend for themselves, there are released back into the sea.