This upscale eco-resort on Pulau Tengah offers 22 private villas on a shimmering coral-sand island. It also runs a turtle sanctuary and takes volunteers (who pay for lodging), rents out all sorts of watercraft and has a PADI dive centre.
Batu Batu
Johor
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
27.71 MILES
Its sleepy hideaway bliss is slightly ended by the road crossing the island interior, but Juara remains lovely, offering two long stretches of wide, white…
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21.81 MILES
Offering a serene length of beach on the edge of the forest, rugged and isolated Nipah is the way to go for those wanting to leave the world behind (the…
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24.16 MILES
The moderately priced resorts here, offering all-inclusive packages, make Paya popular with Singaporeans, the mainland Chinese and the organised-tour set…
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28.65 MILES
ABC's beach is usually best at the southern and northern ends, although the sands are constantly shifting so this is changeable. Quite a bit of the…
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27.22 MILES
Tioman’s commercial hub is a good, strategic central location from which to explore the rest of the island, and the beach on the southern end of town is…
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22.59 MILES
This traditional and secluded kampung may be one of the prettiest villages on the island, and the beach is lovely. If it’s traditional Malaysian life you…
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Marine Park Information Centre
27.97 MILES
With coral displays, short videos and plenty of information on marine flora and fauna, this centre, north of Tekek Airport, is a worthwhile stop…
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29.92 MILES
This lovely, deserted bay can be discovered on the hike to Salang. If doing the hike to Salang from ABC, cross the bridge to follow the power cables.
Nearby Johor attractions
1. Masjid Jamek Bandar Mersing
8.89 MILES
Walk the 15 minutes to this hilltop mosque with stunning blue and white architecture, and take in views of the South China Sea, river and village. Night…
9.18 MILES
This century-old, but much updated,Taoist temple is dedicated to Tua Pek Kong, the god of prosperity, and serves as a useful landmark.
9.19 MILES
While you're waiting for your ferry, you can admire this ornate Hindu temple.
21.81 MILES
Offering a serene length of beach on the edge of the forest, rugged and isolated Nipah is the way to go for those wanting to leave the world behind (the…
22.59 MILES
This traditional and secluded kampung may be one of the prettiest villages on the island, and the beach is lovely. If it’s traditional Malaysian life you…
22.72 MILES
The beach here is fairly built up, but the surroundings have an appealing kampung (village) atmosphere. A good spot for meeting local fishermen.
24.16 MILES
The moderately priced resorts here, offering all-inclusive packages, make Paya popular with Singaporeans, the mainland Chinese and the organised-tour set…
27.22 MILES
Tioman’s commercial hub is a good, strategic central location from which to explore the rest of the island, and the beach on the southern end of town is…