All about the escapade in Pulau Tioman, Pahang
Pulau Tioman is one of the 3 free trade zone islands in Malaysia. The other islands are Langkawi and Labuan. In my opinion, this is the best free trade zone island among all. The reason is because the sea life here are plenty and water is crystal clear. As for Langkawi, you need to travel a long way to Pulau Payar for a good snorkeling site. While Labuan doesn't really have a lot of corals around the beaches. Furthermore, the beaches in Labuan mostly infested with sand flies. As a special side tip, you are able to bring more alcohol off this island if you are not departing from the Tekek Village where there is a custom check at that place. Compare to other islands like Labuan and Langkawi, you are restricted with only 1 liter liquor or 4 cans of beer per person. Same goes to cigarettes. There are two jetties that are departing to Pulau Tioman which is from Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemuk jetty. The most popular one is the Mersing Jetty because you can reach there easily ...