Pulau Tinggi, Johor
Crystal-clear turquoise waters surround the cone-shaped island of Pulau Tinggi, which rises 625 metres above sea level.
Nicknamed the "General's Hat Island" by Chinese seamen hundreds of years ago, Pulau Tinggi lies 32km south-east of Mersing, on the east coast of Johor.
This idyllic island framed by white powdery beaches is dotted with caves and noted for its coral reefs, which teem with marine life.
How to get there
You can get to Pulau Tinggi from the Tanjung Leman jetty. The boat journey to Pulau Tinggi takes approximately 45 minutes.
If you travel by air, you can take a flight to Johor Baru (the capital of Johor) and then take a taxi to Tanjung Leman, which takes about two hours.
If you are driving, take the Ayer Hitam highway exit and drive to Kluang, and then on to Jemaluang. Head south to Tanjung Leman and you should reach the jetty after an hour's drive. It's about a four-hour drive to Tanjung Leman from Kuantan and a five- to six-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.
Map of Pulau Tinggi
Labels: johor, mersing, tanjung leman, tinggi island
