Introducing Mersing
A peripheral fishing village on the east coast of Johor, Mersing would be an inconsequential blip on the road to Kuantan were it not the hopping-off point for boats to Pulau Tioman and other islands of the Seribuat Archipelago. Travellers passing through Mersing barely register their whereabouts, but the town is more than a transit area and makes for a pleasant and relaxing stopover. The river bustles with fishing boats, and kittens and cats scamper about the streets (indigenous Malaysian cats all have a kink in their tails). There are some good restaurants and you can even knock back a few beers without feeling distinctly out of place.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Tourist types that come to Bangkok
by davelliot 30 August 2011
RE# 33. Yes there are 4 x4 taxis that can take people from Tekek to Juara . But the road is on a crazy gradient and you need passengers…
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RE: Travel from Perhentians to Tioman
by redangislandorg 26 August 2011
Its better you catch on night bus and reach to Mersing on early morning then catch the earliest ferry to Tioman Island. 4.00pm - Perhenti…
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Re: Travel from Perhentians to Tioman
by phs 26 August 2011
Lazlo is correct - the train does not run along the coastal cities. You can catch a bus from the Jerteh bus terminal to Mersing where…
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