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Pulau Lima
For a taste of the local lifestyle, visit the fishing village here. Apart from fishing, swimming and snorkeling, visitors can trek along jungle trails to view waterfalls or see insects and birds fluttering among the islands dense foliage. In it vicinity is Pulau Sibu and a cluster of islands. |
| These islands namely Pulau Sibu Tengah, Pulau Sibu Hujung, and Pulau Sibu Kukus are remote and deserted islands offering an unforgettable holiday experience.
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| Pulau Tengah
Pulau Tengah, is an uninhabited island. During the 70's, the island became famous as a Vietnamese refugee transit camp which was subsequently closed in the early 80's. In 1985, Pulau Tengah was one of the few islands gazetted by the Malaysian government as a Marine Park due to its abundant marine life and rare specials of fish and coral. |
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| Giant leatherback turtles come ashore to lay eggs yearly especially during the month of July. Comfortable cottages are available. Location: Nine nautical miles off the coast of Mersing on the South China Sea. It is an hour away by boat from Mersing. |
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Pulau Pemanggil This remote island is also famed for its Chalets and longhouses are available for visitors wishing to stay on the Island. Location: About five hours away by boat from Mersing.
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| Pulau Aur
Pulau Aur, with its secluded lagoons and offshore pools, is famed for its natural scenic beauty. It is perfect for bathing and a host of water-based activities. A popular destination for privately owned yachts, many anchor in the calm waters between Pulau Aur and Pulau Dayang. A longhouse on the island provides basic accommodation for small groups of visitors. |
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Pulau Besar
Pulau Besar (formerly known as Pulau Babi Besar) rising some 2,000 feet above the sea level is one of the largest islands off the coast of Mersing. This island got its former name, Pulau Babi Besar, (directly translated as Big Boars Island) from the numerous wild boars that roamed the island before man inhabited the place. |
| Surprisingly, there is not a single boar on the island at present and thus, the reason for the change of name to Pulau Besar. The island is surrounded by 15 scattered islands including Pulau Rawa, Pulau Sibu & Pulau Tinggi. A place irresistible to those who seek tranquility amidst charm of a village setting. is characterized by long stretches of finest beaches with fine, soft white sand fringe the island carefully hidden from the outside world. Pulau Besar is fringed by crystal-clear azure waters that people can actually catch sight of the abundant reefs. To preserve the unspoiled marine life, the Government has gazetted it as a marine park to protect around 60 species of marine life from any activities that can harm their natural habitats within 2 nautical miles around the island. The area houses most exotic coral reefs and underwater flora as well as numerous chalet and restaurant. |
| Rich hues of wild vegetations are dappled throughout with the lush greens of the coconut palms and tropical jungles. There are about 7 - 8 small villages that are still populated by around 100 friendly dwellers who are mostly fishermen. A myth was that about a fisherman couple who transformed into mermaids. This legend is so popular among the local folks that they believed at one time, a pregnant fisherman's wife was craving for a kind of seaweed, that is plentiful in the Mersing waters. |
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| After eating, she turned into a mermaid and the heartbroken husband became one too after eating the same seaweed. Until today, it is claimed that mermaids floating in couples can sometimes be spotted eating seaweed around the island. During low tide, tourists can see nibbling marks on the island rocks that supposedly proves the existence of the mammals. Location: Besar island is accessible by boat from Mersing town, approximately 30 minutes. |
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