Tioman is a very beautiful island with lots of different activities to do: snorkeling, diving, jungle trekking…
Tioman island has 8 different villages in it.
If you take ferry from Tioman Jetties, you will find there are several stops on the way to Tioman.
Guests get off ferry at different village depends where their resorts are located.
Every village is different and contain several resorts.
This article is going to compare and contrast all 8 different villages in Tioman island.
1. Genting Village
2. Paya Village
3. Tekek Village
4. Air Batang Village
5. Salang Village
6. Juara Village
7. Nipah Village
8. Mukut Village
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1. Genting Village
Genting Jetty is the first stop in Tioman Ferry route from Mersing Jetty (or Tanjung Gemok Jetty).
It’s the first village you arrive.
Food
In Genting Village there are painting batik classes for you to experience.
Genting village has more Malay cuisine restaurants,
while Western and Chinese cuisine are less.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Genting village is quiet, but you can find some drinks in bars of the resorts.
Transport
You can walk to Paya village from Genting Village,
walking distance around 20 minutes.
If you want to explore other villages, you need to take the water taxi.
Resort in Genting Village
Most Resorts in Genting Jetty are budget accommodations.
2. Paya Village
Paya Jetty is the second stop in Tioman Ferry route.
It’s the second village you arrive from Mersing Jetty (or Tg Gemok Jetty).
Activity
This is a smaller village, but it’s also one of the most popular villages.
Beside walking around the village, you can rent a bicycle to visit the neighboring village.
You can rent an ATV as well.
Food
There are many restaurants with Asian or fusion style.
It is as quiet as Genting Village at night.
Resorts in Paya Village
3. Tekek Village
Tekek Jetty is the third stop in Tioman Ferry route.
It’s the third village you arrive from Mersing Jetty (or Tg Gemok Jetty).
Developed
Tekek village is a rather developed city.
Things other villages don’t have could be found in Tekek village, such as bank, clinic.
Tekek village is also the capital of Tioman island.
It has more restaurants and food choices, such as Asian, Chinese restaurant, seafood restaurants, and fusion style.
Nearby Sites
Once you get down at Teket station you can get small boats to visit all other beaches.
You can either hire boat on your own or choose sharing ride.
Tekek village is very close to the Tioman marine park centre, it takes about 5 minutes by boat.
There is also a free entry fees Marine park museum you could visit.
The largest duty-free shop in Tioman is in Tekek village.
You will find some bars at night in Tekek village.
Resorts in Tekek Village:
Tioman Cabana Resort
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4. Air Batang Village
Air Batang (ABC) Jetty is the fourth stop in Tioman Ferry route.
Motorcycle is the main transport method in ABC village.
Food
Plenty of choices for restaurants and cafés are here in Air Batang Village, eg. Asian or fusion styles.
Nightlife
The nightlife of Air Batang Village is very exciting and lively.
ABC village has more bar at night than other villages.
Sometimes you will see fire shows here.
You could listen to the music and enjoy the drink at night.
Transport
You can walk to the neighbor Tekek village.
If want to explore other villages, you need to take water taxis.
Resort in Air Batang Village:
5. Salang Village
Salang Jetty is the fifth and the last stop in Bluewater Express Tioman Ferry route.
It’s the fifth village you arrive from Mersing Jetty (or Tg Gemok Jetty).
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Diving
Because there are many famous diving points near this village.
This village attracts tourists who love diving.
Most of them are foreign backpackers.
Transport
This village is very primitive and natural.
To get to other villages from Salang, you need to take water taxis.
Food
In Salang Village, you can easily find delicious food.
There are a lot of seafood BBQ restaurants in this village.
Seafood lovers must try.
Nightlife
Salang Village’s nightlife is also very lively.
Suitable for drinking cold smoothies, chatting, and gatherings.
Resorts in Salang Village:
Salang village accommodation are rather cheap.
Most are chalet accommodations.
eg. Salang Indah Resort
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6. Juara Village
Juara Village is the sixth village you arrive from Mersing Jetty (or Tg Gemok Jetty).
Cataferry
Cataferry provides a direct ferry service to Juara Jetty.
But Bluewater does not stop at Juara Jetty.
Normally, to get to Juara Village, you will take private speedboat
Your chosen Resorts will arrange boat or a 4WD taxi from other Villages for you.
Transport
If you want to go to other villages, the transport expense is higher.
Because Juara is far from other villages.
You can rent bicycles or motorcycles around the Juara village.
Food
There are also many choices of restaurants: several Chinese restaurants, and café shops.
Juara’s nightlife is quite peaceful, but bars and music is available.
Resorts in Juara Village:
7. Nipah Village
There is no ferry stop at Nipah villages.
Resort in Nipah villages will arrange transport for you from other villages.
You will take a private speedboat or water taxi to get into Nipah village.
Peaceful
Nipah village is a paradise away from the crowd.
There are fewer tourists in this village.
There are not many restaurant choices.
These restaurants offer local seafood or Malaysian cuisine.
Nipah village only have a small number of accommodations, and with very basic facilities.
Resorts in Nipah Village
Bersatu Nipah Chalet
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8. Mukut Village
The Boarding jetty is Mukut Jetty.
Cafaferry provides a direct ferry service to Juara Jetty, but Bluewater does not stop at Mukut Jetty.
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Private speedboat or water taxi will carry you from other Village to get here.
Usually resorts here will arrange it for you.
Transport
Mukut village are similar with Juara village.
You can walk around Mukut village.
If you want to explore other villages, water taxis is the only transpiring method.
Activity
In Mukut village, you can experience night jungle trekking, watch the creatures at night.
From March to August, you can watch turtles lay eggs at the beach.
Food
Most restaurants here are Asian style.
There are also some café shops.
Nightlife
The nightlife in Mukut village is quieter than others.
Resort in Mukut Village
Conclusion
Most of the Tioman villages are quite small, you can walk around one village in less than 30 minutes.
To travel among Tioman different villages, you can hike or take a boat.
Tioman villages are very natural and rustic.
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