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Pulau Tinggi offers a range of sea sports as well as comfortable accommodation with white sand beach and clear blue sea."
Pulau Tinggi or Tinggi Island is one of the many captivating tropical islands that nestles the East Coast of Johor. Its white, sandy beach surrounded by alluring blue waters makes it a perfect haven for those who want to escape from the mundane world.
Pulau Tinggi gets its name from a high hill rising 2,000 feet above sea level ("tinggi" is a Malay word for high). The island is painted green by the lush tropical forest that is rich with rattan, timber and other valuable plants.
Its surrounding waters is rich with exotic marine life and beautiful underwater flora fringing its coral reefs, providing a breathtaking underwater view for divers and snorkelling enthusiasts. The island is also blessed with natural fresh water and sheltered harbour, which explains its role as a stopover point for traders in the olden days.
Apart from its physical beauty, Pulau Tinggi is also famous for its mystical characters. The locals believe that Malay's most famous hero, Hang Tuah, had stopped here in one of his journeys. It is believed that his spirit still guards the island till these days.
Last viewed - May 22, 2012
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Teluk Buih Beach
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Tanjung Leman Beach
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Penyabong Beach
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Tenglu Beach
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"Tambahkan ayat: Bukitnya
kelihatan seperti terendak Cina.
'Terendak' sejenis topi.
(2) Tambahkan pantun terkenal:
Pulau Tinggi terendak Cina
Nampak dari Pulau Sibu
Abang pergi janganlah lama
Adik di sini menanggung rindu...
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by Atan Mat Zin
"Ideal place to relax.. quite clean beach.."
by drizzle
"It's a snorkeling paradise. Lot's of marine life to mingle with."
by Alif
"just as nature view andlivingas we like"
by treeman chuang
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