Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
The capital village of Pulau Tioman is Tekek. Tekek is known as a town as there are several urban infrastructure that includes retail shops, bank, highway, an airport, marina and a jetty complex. Tekek is popular as a tourist attraction even though it lacks the rural charm, coral reefs and the greenery of smaller villages. Only in Tekek you can get duty-free goods.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Not like the other village, Tekek offers jungle trekking as well. Pulau Tioman is still conserve by the covers of heavy vines and trees. The jungle of Tioman covers more than half of the island. It is a wonderful joy for tourist to experience some taste of adventure in the wilderness. Tekek to Juara jungle trek is a walk that test your stamina and pump up your adrenaline rush. It is a 7km long island walk that can take around 2 to 2 and a half hours.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
Tekek is famous for it’s duty-free zone shops. Make sure you buy local souvenirs for yourself so that you will always remember Tioman and your stay in Tekek. You can get very cheap chocolates and decors at the duty free shops. Don’t forget to bring some of those goods back home for your family and friends!
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
Rent motorcycles or bicycles from the locals at a very affordable price depending on how you bargain your way through. If you love walking, then it is highly recommended as you can stop and check out the amazing views.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
If you are planning to go for the jungle trekking in Tekek, make sure you wear proper attire. Do not go trekking in your flip flops. Wear a t-shirt with long pants to avoid yourself from getting bitten by mosquito. Do not wear bikinis or beach shorts. To look for a jungle guide, you can see a lot of them along the way or you can ask the local people in Tekek to guide you. Don’t forget to tip them!
Tekek is famous for its amazing urban open areas but still keeps the descendants of nature with its amazing diving spots, green jungle overtowering the village and crystal clear water to swim in.
Opening hours
Always open
Tekek is famous for its amazing urban open areas but still keeps the descendants of nature with its amazing diving spots, green jungle overtowering the village and crystal clear water to swim in.
Opening hours
Always open
Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
The capital village of Pulau Tioman is Tekek. Tekek is known as a town as there are several urban infrastructure that includes retail shops, bank, highway, an airport, marina and a jetty complex. Tekek is popular as a tourist attraction even though it lacks the rural charm, coral reefs and the greenery of smaller villages. Only in Tekek you can get duty-free goods.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Not like the other village, Tekek offers jungle trekking as well. Pulau Tioman is still conserve by the covers of heavy vines and trees. The jungle of Tioman covers more than half of the island. It is a wonderful joy for tourist to experience some taste of adventure in the wilderness. Tekek to Juara jungle trek is a walk that test your stamina and pump up your adrenaline rush. It is a 7km long island walk that can take around 2 to 2 and a half hours.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
Tekek is famous for it’s duty-free zone shops. Make sure you buy local souvenirs for yourself so that you will always remember Tioman and your stay in Tekek. You can get very cheap chocolates and decors at the duty free shops. Don’t forget to bring some of those goods back home for your family and friends!
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
Rent motorcycles or bicycles from the locals at a very affordable price depending on how you bargain your way through. If you love walking, then it is highly recommended as you can stop and check out the amazing views.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
If you are planning to go for the jungle trekking in Tekek, make sure you wear proper attire. Do not go trekking in your flip flops. Wear a t-shirt with long pants to avoid yourself from getting bitten by mosquito. Do not wear bikinis or beach shorts. To look for a jungle guide, you can see a lot of them along the way or you can ask the local people in Tekek to guide you. Don’t forget to tip them!
