Kampung Genting is the westernmost village on Tioman, making it the first stop for boats departing from the ports of Tanjung Gemok and Mersing on the mainland. It is the second largest resort on the island after Kampung Tekek. Genting is spread over 1.5 kilometres of golden beach. The village has a dozen guesthouses and hotels including a boutique resort, Malay and Chinese restaurants and small convenience stores selling drinks, snacks and…

Gua Gelamin is a natural formation in the shape of an open cave. It is located on the beach near the village of Genting, but is easily accessible after an hour's walk from the village of Paya. The entire coastline between Paya and Genting is rocky and famous for its quiet atmosphere. You still can't miss the cave, it is the only natural formation on the whole island. If you keep walking along the beach and not the jungle path, sooner or later…

The village of Paya is probably the best Tioman has to offer. At least until you seek tranquility, untouched underwater life and the opportunity to spend an active holiday at any time, from walking along the pier watching schools of fish to snorkelling on Tioman's most colourful coral to kayaking or following trails through the jungle to the surrounding beaches. Paya has its own large jetty where the Paya Beach Jetty is located. Ships from the…

The small island of Pulau Tumuk (Tanjung Tomok) is part of the village of Paya, where it is located at its northern tip. It is sought after for its perfect coral reef that circles the island on the north and northwest side. How to get to Palau Tumuk If you're staying in Paya, ideally at the pretty Paya Beach Spa and Dive resort, then you've got the island right in front of your eyes. Just grab your snorkel, dive goggles and possibly a life…

The most famous snorkeling site is located at the miniature island of Renggis. It is located on the west side of the island right in front of the Berjaya Tioman Resort Hotel. [btn "Find cheap hotels on Tioman" https://www.booking.com/city/my/tioman-beach.en.html?aid=2380460&label=p-tioman-renggis-island] In our opinion, the local coral is poorer than that found at the nearby remote islet of Pulau Tumuk, but you'll still discover true colourful…

Kampung Tekek is the largest village on Tioman. It is located on the western side, about mid-height of the island and has all the facilities for both tourists and locals. In Tekek there is the main port of the island, an airport, an ATM, a hospital or even a fire station. Tekek is one of the two resorts on Tioman that has an asphalt road for both motorbikes and cars. The road runs from the north of Marine Park to the south to the famous…

The northernmost resort of Salang is located in a secluded bay far from other resorts. It's the last stop for boats leaving from the mainland, so it's easy to get here without having to change to a water taxi. [btn "Find cheap hotels in Tioman" https://www.booking.com/city/my/tioman-beach.en.html?aid=2380460&label=p-tioman-salang] Salang is mostly frequented by backpackers who prefer the cheaper cabins here to the resorts in the south of the…

The only resort on the eastern side of the island is the small village of Juara, which, unlike the smaller ones on the west coast, stretches along a 2.5 km long beach. The beach in Juara The beach in Juara is truly atypical of what you'll find in other places on Tioman. It is also sandy, but it is many times larger, both in width and length. [btn "Find cheap hotels on Tioman" https://www.booking.com/city/my/tioman-beach.en.html?aid=2380460…