Salang
is located on the northern tip of Tioman Island and most
tourists prefer the idyllic quiet village. This might be
because of the very nice beach, the little bit of nightlife
(that you would find only here in Tioman) and the nearby
diving sites. It is adjacent to
Monkey bay and Tulai Island
and therefore a preferred destination for snorkeling and
scuba diving.
The
place also offers many places to stay and dine. You can
also find some mini markets, 4 dive operators and a few
souvenir shops. For some travelers it's even too crowded
and they prefer to go to a more secluded beach like Air
Batang or Juara. Salang is divided in two parts by a new
big concrete jetty and by the inflow of a freshwater lagoon.
Around the jetty you can find the most crowds, coz here
are the restaurants and bars.
Of
course almost all resorts also have their own restaurants.
In the northern part of Salang behind the Salang Indah Resort
it is more quite and accommodation cheaper.
However,
most of the resorts are located south of the jetty due to
the best beach here. Beyond the lagoon you can see many
2 metre long monitor lizards scurrying about their daily
business. These impressive lizards can be found all over
the island though they are not as numerous as they are in
Salang.
You
have a fantastic view on the bay from the verandas of Nadia'
Inn big wooden houses. A wooden footbridge over the rocks
at the southern end of the beach leads out to the houses
on the hill.
More information on the beach
of Salang.