Read on to discover all about Tanjung Piai, that’s close to Singapore and also mainland Asia’s southernmost tip, and why by the end of this, you’ll want to make a visit to experience it for yourself.
Tanjung Piai
Tanjung Piai is the answer, at the cape of Pontian, Johor and is a must place to visit due to its many unique features, and offers visitors a great alternative to city destination holidays.
The park is in fact Peninsula Malaysia’s and mainland Asia’s southernmost tip. Getting here to enjoy nature and all its beauty is made even special by the fact that you’re at the southern tip of the continent.
Tanjung Piai National Park is characterized by deep twisting mangroves of 526 hectares and inter-tidal mudflat lands, another area of 400 hectares, which provide much of the support to the eco system in the park, surrounding forestry as well as protection to some of the animals and insect in this habitat.
1. How To Go To Tanjung Piai National Park From Singapore
You can reach Tanjung Piai National Park from Senai International Airport in just 72 minutes by car, and it takes just 75 minutes to from Singapore Tuas Checkpoint. Besides that, it’s about 13 minute drive from Kukup.  Perhaps you can take a visit here while you’re having a holiday in Kukup. Transport to Tanjung Piai as describe in below:
1.1 Bus To Tanjung Piai National Park From Singapore
Currently, there are no direct coaches or public bus to Tanjung Piai National Park from Singapore or other bus terminals in Malaysia too. Thus, the most convenient and time efficient way to travel here is by private car.
2. Tanjung Piai National Park Attractions
There is plenty to see and do at the park, and we’re sure you’ll find more than one activity for every member of the family to enjoy.
2.1 Tanjung Piai National Park Visitor’s Complex
Coming in from an elevated walkway you can’t miss this section from the main entrance. Here, visitors purchase entrance tickets to the park with these located here too:
Multipurpose hall
Souvenir shop
Prayer room
Park’s office
2.2 Tanjung Piai National Park Landmark Monument
The landmark of Tanjung Piai Pontian Johor is a monument made from eco-friendly concrete that reaches a height of 20 meters and only 10 centimeters wide.
The monument is grey in color and reflects the muddy flatlands and twist mangroves that stem from the forest floor.
On the face monument, visitors can clearly see two ferns of an indigenous fern which Tanjung Piai gets its name, the Paku Piai Raya fern, which is native to Tanjung Piai’s forests.
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2.3 Boardwalk
Elevated wood boardwalk connects the different parts of the park and takes visitors directly to the center of the mangrove forest without having to step in the grey sticky mud.
The boardwalk totals 1200 meters provides visitors with a nature experience plus light exercise.
2.4 Observation Tower
The panoramic views and spectacular sights of the forest is breath taking from the two observation towers and numerous viewing platforms.
Here visitors are surrounded by nature and can view levels of the forest from the mangrove mud floors till the canopy, home to many species of birds.
2.5 Campsite
Visitors to Tanjung Piai National Park can opt to stay in camps at the campsite of the park for a truly unique experience.
The campsite has a total of 30 elevated tents and is divided into sections for male and female and can accommodate at any one time up to 120 guests.
2.6 Jetty & The Southern Most Tip
Coming off your boardwalk, you’ll walk directly to the jetty area and the southernmost point that’s marked by a plaque and also a globe monument to mark the significance of Tanjung Piai.
Also off the boardwalk is the jetty area, another popular spot among visitors to witness boats and tankers pulling out towards the sea.
With so much to discover, visitors will be spoilt for choice as to what activity to partake in, but whether your choice is more leisurely one or a full on activity, you’ll certainly find a match for your pace below:
Sunset Viewing and Observation of passing ships on the Straits of Malacca
Firefly Trail
Nightwalk
Obstacle Course and Southern Race
Fishing
4. Facilities At Tanjung Piai National Park
For the comfort of visitors to the park these are facilities provided within the park:
Washroom
Prayer Room
AV Room
Souvenir Shop
Information gallery
Fishing platform
Campsite
5. Tanjung Piai National Park Visitor Tips
For visitors a quick list on useful information and tips before you head out to Tanjung Piai National Park:
Wear comfortable neutral colored clothes along with sturdy, comfortable walking closed toe shoes.
Protect yourself with insect repellents, sunglasses and a hat.
Bring extra clothes, water. Stationary (book, pen) and personal equipment (binoculars, camera).
Monkeys do approach visitors. Do not feed them or wear shiny items such as jewelry as this attracts them.
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Tanjung Piai National Park GPS Coordinates: 1.2681° N, 103.5087° E Contact: +607-696 9712 Email:[email protected] Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00a.m – 5:00p.m
Closed on: Monday
6. Tanjung Piai National Park Entrance Fees
6.1 Entrance Fee For Malaysian
Adult: RM5
Student (below 18 years old): RM3
Senior Citizen (50 years old and above): RM3
Child (6 years old and below): Free entry
6.2 Entrance Fee For International Traveler:
Adult: RM20
Student (below 18 years old): RM10
Senior Citizen (50 years old and above): RM10
Child (6 years old and below): Free entry
7. Tanjung Piai Resort Pontian Johor
A 20 minute walk away from the park there’s also Tanjung Piai Resort so that guests don’t need to travel far and be close to the park. It makes sense for visitors to choose to stay closest to the park as possible to maximize their visit.
A range of outdoor activities are arranged by the resort to challenge the adventurer in you, view the complete list of activities below:
Kayak
Jetty Jump
Paintball
ATV
Camp Fire
Cycling
River Obstacle
Archery
Fishing
Camping Site
Coconut Climbing
Target Range [Paintball]
Telematch
Tanjung Piai Resort Pontian Johor Location: J48, Tanjung Piai, 82030 Kukup, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-696 0011 Facebook
7 Best Glamping In Malaysia. Would you like to go camping where you do not have to look for a suitable spot, or to waste your first hour pitching tents and wondering where the bathroom is?
Then, you should try glamping! Short from ‘glam camping’.
You can now experience the essence of camping, but well within your comfort zone.
Some of the world’s most exclusive glamping sites are accessible across Malaysia.
Glamping allows you to experience nature as if you are truly camping, with a touch of luxury and ease.
Experience glamping: your new way of camping.
Gamping that comes with luxury additions to what most people understand camping to be.
And today’s post, I’m going to share with you the 7 famous glamping sites in Malaysia where you can enjoy the comforts of home.
1. Caravan Serai, Pahang (Best Glamping In Malaysia)
Caravan Serai is one of the leading glamping sites in all of Asia. It competes favorably with other top glamping sites in wider Asia and Australia. It is a fantastic location in Pahang Darul Makmur, only a fifteen minutes’ drive from Bentong town.
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It is only 45 minutes by road from Kuala Lumpur. The site, deep inside a natural forest is a favorite among people who like to have a good dose of luxury when they are out of the trodden path and camping somewhere surrounded by nature. Apart from the forest, there are fruit orchards, lovely hills and rivers that flow with the slow and grace pace of the exclusive place.
Here you will receive the authentic Malaysian hospitality at its best in this secluded location where you can have the perfect getaway with family and friends, or a retreat for lovers in need of a great place to have some time alone to bond and relax.
Accommodation
There are two main types of accommodation here:
Deluxe Safari Tent: In this tent, you will find a comfortable Queen sized bed, air-conditioning, basic and functional furniture and standing fans. A bathroom is also attached to your tent.
Caravan Suite: This is a suite you will be hard pressed to believe that it is in a jungle. It comes with a King Size bed and the necessary high quality beddings; it has attached to it a carpeted living room and a modern bathroom with all amenities including hot water heaters. The suite face natural features and the luxury here is unequalled.
What to do
The site has a fully functional restaurant which can sit 130 comfortably. Here you will have delicious Malaysian dishes as well as an international menu.
Nature walks
Team building
Treasure hunting
ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) rides
Karaoke
Volleyball and many other activities.
Caravan Serai, Pahang
Address: Lot 3159 & 3160, 12 ¾ Mile Jalan Tras, 28700 Bentong Town, Pahang, Malaysia.
Contact: +603-7972 3655
2. Canopy Tribes, Johor
Would you like to experience the magical outdoors of Malaysia in a tented camp where you do not have to pitch a tent yourself, or generally have to go through all the rigors of setting up camp and building a fire?
Canopy Tribes is you ideal location for glamping. Here, you will have your own Bell Tent amid natural surroundings. The camp is set just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Kota Tinggi Waterfall.
The tents are pitched in an unspoiled rainforest where you will find rolling hills, rivers, valleys and an amazing collection of birdlife.
Canopy Tribes is a place where the whole family will have a good time. Even a group of friends or colleagues will have a fun and activity filled retreat here.
The campfire is one that you should not miss for any reason; lots of laughter and the telling of interesting stories is the order of the day. The BBQ will provide the best bush dinner you will probably have in your life, even the children are catered for here.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Canopy Tribes is in large Bell Tents which come with proper lighting, BBQ unit just next to the tent, quality bathrooms and toiletries.
What to do
There is plenty to do at Canopy Tribes. Some of the activities here include:
Evening walks to the lake nestled in the forest, just a short walk away.
Visiting the Kota Tinggi Waterfall, just a short walk away too.
There is cycling
Safe kayaking
Firefly cruise
Fishing
Hiking
Nature walks
Bird watching at the Panti Bird Sanctuary
Visiting local orchards and sampling fresh tropical fruits
Visit the Ostrich farm nearby
Visit a crocodile farm with plenty of crocodiles
Canopy Tribes, Johor
Address: 7815, Jln Lombong, Batu 8 (3km before the Kota Tinggi Waterfall), 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia.
Contact:Â +6018-786 5152 /Â +6019-733 9866 /Â +607-244 3788
The air is always cool, fresh and crisp all year round. This is because the resort is set right on Malaysia’s Titiwangsa Mountain Range which is a good 600m above sea level.
The mountain air is purified by the mountain breeze which rustles through the tropical rainforest, unadulterated by man for eons and eons. The area boasts a rich collection of flora and fauna.
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The birdlife here is an ornithologist’s paradise. It is the perfect place to seek refuge from the stressful city life, especially if you are coming from the coastal cities where the sun can be really hot.
The resort is only an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur to the Northeast. You will use the E9 highway out of town, on to the Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur to Gua Musang/E8 and the on to Route 68 at Kampung Bukit Tinggi. Take the exit to Janda Baik. From there it is just a short drive to the result.
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Accommodation
For glamping purposes, there is a camping site right within the resort where you can have a fabulous time with your friends or family in a unique outdoorsy atmosphere.
You will find quality tents equipped with good firm mattresses together with warm and cozy comforters. In the section you will find clean toilets and hot shower facilities.
For those not inclined to glamping, there are chalets and a bungalow where you can spend the night.
What to do
Trekking to the Waterfall: A fun filled activity that takes about 40 minutes. Enroute, you will have breathtaking views of the mountain ranges. You can also opt to pass through the traditional village of Orang Asli via a longer route for the more ‘outdoor’ people.
The river walk: Take a walk on the river by stepping over the rocks and negotiating the easy rapids. Good for adult and teen exercise.
River bathing: The shallow pools and slow flowing river and gentle rapids make for a great day at the river. An illuminated night bath is something you will remember for a lifetime.
More: Plenty of other fun and games for both adults and kids.
Sailor’s Rest Resort, Janda Baik
Address: Lot 8592, Lorong Dato Panglima, Kg. Sg. Lurau, Janda Baik, 28750 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia.
Contact: +6012-360 9227 (Hashim)
4. Japamala Resort, Tioman Island
In Pahang, Malaysia, the state to the east of the peninsula lies the Tioman Island. It is an inhabited island that sits 32km from the coast. The tropical island is 20 km from north to south with an average width of 12 km.
Here, you will find Japamala Resorts, a fine tropical and seaside island resort. Here, you will be free of the hustles of the city. You will find the best glamping accommodation and fun-filled activities to add to the enjoyment of this fine resort.
To get to Tioman Island, you will take a taxi from either Singapore or Johor Bahru and travel northeast to Mersing or from Kuala Lumpur to Mersing to the southeast. From the Mersing coast, you will take a boat ride to Japamala Resorts which are on the west coast of the islands.
Accommodation
Your sleeping and living quarters here will be something out of this world, literally! This is because your chalets will be high above the lush jungle below, perched on trees. Oh, the breeze, the sea views, the birds chirping and the crickets singing all night long! Wonders of nature. This is what awaits you at your choice island glamping resort.
What to do
This is one glamping site where you will never suffer from boredom. There is so much to do. Some of the activities you will find here include:
Japamala Resort, Tioman Island
Address: Japamala Resorts, Kampung Lanting, 86800 Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia.
Contact: +609-419 7777
5. Tanah Aina Faha in Ulu Dong, Raub, Pahang
Tanah Aina Fahad is a resort deep in the jungle near the famous waterfalls of Lata Jaram. It is a good place to relax and enjoy the lush green forests, waterfalls and the rivers. Nature lovers will find a paradise here as there is so much to see and do.
Just 21/2 hours from Kuala Lumpur by road, you will enjoy the great scenery from the forests and the mountains. Be sure to carry your camera because the picturesque drive to Raub is one you will want to remember for a long time.
The resort is a mixed resort with different sections for different accommodation plans. The glamping section is the best for nature lovers as you will be fully in touch with nature.
What welcomes you here is the gentle roar of the driver rushing downstream and to think that you will have your fabulous tent just close by is quite intriguing.
With water insects hopping about and the numerous birds flying around and chirping happily, your retreat will be complete.
Being high from the sea level, the air is cool and fresh all year round. The treks into the jungle and river hikes will do you a lot of good too.
Accommodation
At Tanah Aina Fahad, the glamping section features luxury tents with basic amenities. They are comfortable and warm at night. Outside, the views of Sungai Dong dominate your skyline. With the river just next to you, the setting could not be better thought out.
What to do
A nature walk is what you will have the moment you step out of the tent. There is a lot to see in terms of the flora and fauna.
Jungle trekking
Camp fires
Leap of faith games
Waterfall visits
Swimming
Picnicking
Live bands
Tanah Aina Fahad in Ulu Dong, Raub, Pahang
Contact (9:00am-6:00pm): +6016-609 0493 (Ms. Juliet) / +6016-215 9252 (Hannah)
6. Walai Penyu Resort, Sabah
For the lovers of ecotourism, you have a place to go glamping now. This is at the Walai Penyu Resort, Sabah. Of prime ecological importance of this island is the hatching of endangered turtle eggs. Thousands of turtles land here to lay their eggs.
It is a spectacle that all nature lovers will cherish for life. The staff at the resort can make arrangements for you to go watch the turtles. You can even help to release the hatchlings to the sea and you will have played your part in making this world a better place.
About 24km from Sandakan Airport is where the resort is. The beaches are pristine; the weather nicely hot apart from the monsoon season when the resort is closed.
The area is just like the famed south pacific islands full of sun, sand and romance. Sip your drinks at the terrace, or feel the soft sand under your toes, you will relax and recharge fully by the time your vacation comes to an end.
Accommodation
The tents at Walai Penyu Resort are clean, well-organized and close to the ocean. The hum of the waves as the tide comes in will calm you as will the breeze from the sea. Your tent will have clean linen at all times, bottled water and basic furniture. The bathrooms are shared and hot showers are available at all time.
What to do
Lots of swimming
Snorkelling
Beach Walks
Beachcombing
Turtle watching
Sunbathing Eco-tours in the hinterlands
7. Tadom Hill Resorts, Selangor
It is hard to believe but it is true that within ten minutes of leaving the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, you will find yourself in a tranquil resort where you will be one with nature.
Tadom Hill Resort in Selangor offers some of the best glamping you can find in Malaysia. The resort is only ¾ of an hour from Kuala Lumpur city.
The resort is set in an idyllic location; forty acres of natural space with forest, lakes, rivers and imposing limestone hills. Nature walks here are nothing you have experienced in the areas near Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
This resort is self-sustaining ecologically. You will find that all the structures are made from bamboo harvested in the resort. Bamboo grows fast and so there is always bamboo to harvest at all times.
Accommodation
Garden Tent Site: Uniquely designed tents to kame an elegant camping
Hammock Spheres: Relax your body on hammocks made from parachute material as cool air wafts in from the sides and starlight shines through the skylight
Lakeside Tent Site: Comfortable tents set high overlooking a tranquil lake.
Bamboo Glamp: This is an ongoing expansion program expected to be complete by the last quarter of 2016. It will include some tastefully designed bamboo chalets for the ultimate glamping experience.
What to do
The Tadom Groove: A man-made recreational area where there are live shows and a fully functioning bistro.
Diving
Swimming
Water and Tarzan swings and many more activities.
Tadom Hill Resorts, Selangor
Address: Bukit Tadom, Kampung Labohan Dagang, 42700 Banting, Selangor, Malaysia.
Contact: Â +6012-522 5728 /Â +6012-522 5908 /Â +6012-522 5883
But.. What If You Don’t Want To Take Public Transport?
Getting to all the glamping sites will need transport, even where the journey will be completed by boat.
To enjoy these trips to the fullest, you will need to find a transport service that will fit into your program and not you fitting yourself to their schedules.
This is the reason why you need to hire a private taxi to Malaysia from Singapore from SGMYTAXI.
7 to 10 seaters MPV vehicle, spacious for a family or a group of friends plus their luggage.
You can stop anywhere you want for refreshments, lunch, photos or just to take in the scenery during trip Bus only stop at scheduled places.
Moreover, if you are going glamping from Singapore, you will not need to leave your car for immigration and customs processing. All these will be done with you seated right in the car.
Drivers are well trained and they are dedicated to keeping their customers satisfied all the time.
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