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Pro

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  Fantastic food, cheap accomodation, transport to all islands 


Con

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  A long winding drive to get there 


In a nutshell

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  Small Town, untouch beach and beautiful island, more for relaxing 

 

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Things to Do  

Mersing Marine Park Centre

Mersing Marine Park Centre, Mersing

 mansionion Says:  Visit the Mersing Marine Park Centre if you wish to go to the various marine parks off Mersing coastline. Since Mersing is the hoping off point to the islands in the Seribuat Archipelago, the Centre is a good place to start if you want to find out more about Johor's islands... 

Shopping

Shopping, Mersing

 muratkorman Says:  Mersing usually serves as a stop before reaching some islands. You will always see people gathering in the jetty area waiting to go to Pulau Tioman or Pulau Aur. The best thing to do here is shopping as you will have higher prices in the islands. If you are also good with... 

Idles At 'Taman Rekriasi'

Idles At 'Taman Rekriasi', Mersing

 imran8852 Says:  You can spend time wandering leisurely around the streets in Mersing town or stroll along the coastline or just idles at the ‘Taman Rekriasi’ to enjoy the nice view of the ocean and mingle with the local if you like…Maybe you can get more information about Mersing or the... 

Hotels  

Tioman Island Resort

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Restaurants  

Mersing Seafood Restaurant: Don't ever miss the food mix with "THE FLY"

Mersing Seafood Restaurant: Don't ever miss the food mix with "THE FLY", Mersing

 michaelangilo Says:  well, once again thanks for sharing review via virtualtourist show me the best food in town. The Mersing Seafood Restaurant at Mersing Johor.this dinner trip bring me extrodinary suprise welcome for me. using the GPS found the Mersing Seafood Restaurant. a very typical... 

East Coast Backpackers: Best Western Food In Town!

East Coast Backpackers: Best Western Food In Town!, Mersing

 kotitihaere Says:  wonderful home cooked, western food available for breakfast, lucnh and dinner regardless of weather or not you are a guest here. All dishes are home made :D Sasuages, Eggs and Chips for breakfast, salad sandwhiches for lunch and Pizza and the steak for tea :D 

Transportation  

How to get to Mersing and on to Tioman from Singap

How to get to Mersing and on to Tioman from Singap, Mersing

 bryannn Says:  For the benefit of those who come across this topic now, let me answer this question.First the ferry to Tioman. The Tioman ferries are not so well known for their punctuality. The reason is that the boatmen have to take into the account, the tides, the seas state, the... 

Causeway Link To Mersing Daily!

Causeway Link To Mersing Daily!, Mersing

 imran8852 Says:  Now Causeway link have three to four daily trip to Mersing from Larkin Bus Terminal (Larkin-Kota-Mersing). The last bus from Mersing to Larkin is before 6.00pm.Taxi from Mersing to Kota Tinggi is about RM15/- per person and RM60/- to RM70/- per taxi.N.B: Soon the old market... 

Mersing New Bus Terminal

Mersing New Bus Terminal, Mersing

 imran8852 Says:  You can take Johora Express from Larkin Bus Terminal to Mersing but I'm not to sure about the price. To find out about the price and schedule you can call Johora Express 07-2248280. Don’t despair if you miss the express bus, take bus no 66 causeway link from larkin or any... 

Shopping  

'Keropok Lekor'

'Keropok Lekor', Mersing

 Azri_Azmi Says:  'Keropok Lekor' is widely being sold here in Mersing as there are many 'Keropok Lekor' maker here in Mersing.'Keropok Lekor' is being made by fish and flour. It is best to consume it after being fried and goes along with thick sweet & spicy chilli sauce.There are many small... 

Perniagaan Makanan Laut Kuantan Mersing Bersatu: Dried Ocean Based Food

Perniagaan Makanan Laut Kuantan Mersing Bersatu: Dried Ocean Based Food, Mersing

 Azri_Azmi Says:   In Mersing, there a few local shop selling dried ocean based food such as dried salted fish, anchovies, squids etc. The one that I always visit to buy this items in Mersing is the Perniagaan Makanan Hasil Laut Kuantan Mersing Bersatu in the town itself.The items here is... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Too fast too furious

Too fast too furious, Mersing

 bpacker Says:  Monsoon winds make trips to outlying islands an impossibility during the months of Oct-Feb. These waves can be quite dangerous, even if you are keen on drift diving. Please check the tidal charts or weather forecast before leaving or planning your trip at the link below.... 

Ferry Service

Ferry Service, Mersing

 chiabh Says:  Ferry users from Mersing to Pulau Tioman are warned to take care when taking the ferry from Mersing to Pulau Tioman with the recent fire and subsequent sinking of the Seagull Express II on October 12th... Surviving passengers told of insufficient life jackets as they plunged... 

Tourist Traps  

Tioman Island SCAM

Tioman Island SCAM, Mersing

 kotitihaere Says:  Beware, if you are white and travelling by bus to Mersing to go to Tioman, the bus may drop you off at a garage / round a bout where you will be greeted by a person from a travel agency called island Connections and pushed into buying a ticket through them, with the usual... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Images of WWII - Bullet-Ridden Pill Boxes

Images of WWII - Bullet-Ridden Pill Boxes, Mersing

 bpacker Says:  Pill-box. "A small concrete fort: late 1917: Military colloquialism by June 1918. the resemblance of their shape to that of an oblong box for holding pills. " (Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English) On the long drive towards Mersing, there are haunting images of... 

Images of WWII - Bullet Holes in Pill Boxes

Images of WWII - Bullet Holes in Pill Boxes, Mersing

 bpacker Says:  You can see battered pill boxes enroute to Mersing from Singapore. These small concrete forts are a silent testimony to the harsh fight that that the British, Australian and Malayan soldiers put up to the Japanese invaders.Examine the pill boxes closely and you'll see the... 

Tanjung Resang a secluded beach

Tanjung Resang a secluded beach, Mersing

 imran8852 Says:  Away from the hustle and bustle of the city life lies Tanjung Resang... A retreat for nature lover.Just follow the road that goes to Kuantan, after you see the sign (see insert picture) turn right and the road will lead you to Tanjung Resang. 

Favorites  

'Pasar Tani' In Mersing

'Pasar Tani' In Mersing, Mersing

 imran8852 Says:  Most of the states in Malaysia have 'Pasar Tani'. This is a place where farmers will bring and sell their own stuff's directly from their farm. Here you will find all sort of vegetables that is called 'Sayur Kampong' which mean some of the vegetables found here are not sold... 

Ticket Counter At Mersing Jetty

Ticket Counter At Mersing Jetty, Mersing

 imran8852 Says:  If you want to visit one of the island and are not too sure about the tide, it is better for you to call the ferry or the boat services to confirm the time Contact No:Bluewater Holiday ResortBluewater Express & Speed BoatCounter 8, Jeti Pelabuhan Mersing,86800 Mersing,... 

Kropok Mersing

Kropok Mersing, Mersing

 imran8852 Says:  Take a leisurely walk across the bridge (just after the round about) and visit the Kropok Factory (Fish Crackers). If your time is right, you will be able to see how the Kropok were made. You will also be able to buy some Kropok if you like. The Smell Of The Kropok, Cendol,... 

Sweet Cool Cendol

Sweet Cool Cendol, Mersing

 imran8852 Says:  Don't forget to try The Cendol, its something you simply have to try when you are in Mersing. Cendol (green coloured pea flour) is often served with red beans in rich coconut milk sweetened with palm sugar in a small bowl full of shaved ice. Previously the Cendol stall is... 

 
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 It was wonderful to go with my newfound diver friends who were local Chinese... u just sit down and let them take over the ordering... everything was simply... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, i am willing to travel to Tioman and would like to stay in Mersing for a night. Need to know what is the bus frequency... 

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A: Hi there, As far as we know, there's no bus direct bus to Mersing during that hour. You can take a bus to Kota Tinggi & than a taxi to Mersing but the price can be quite... 

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The Peaceful And Tranquil Mersing

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 Mersing is not just a gateway to the beautiful island nearby but it also has it own charm. The word 'Mersing' that is located at the hill can be seen from far making it a much more interesting site.... 

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Gateway to the Jewels of the Malaysia

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 The gems are Malaysia are undoubtedly her many beautiful pristine beaches . Venture from this little sleepy seaside town to the outlying islands of PulauTioman, Pulau Aur, P.Tinggi, P.Besar, P.Rawa.... 

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Mersing

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 Mersing is the name of a district in the state of Johor as well as the ditsrict's main town which is located on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The town of Mersing is a pleasant small town on... 

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(mer)Sing For Your Supper

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 I can't keep thinking of great page title names, alright! Gimme a break. Mersing is a place you go to when you want to reach the islands off the states of Kuantan & Johor in Malaysia, e.g. Pulau... 

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 Mersing is a destination that I frequently visit as one of my company's operations branch is here in Mersing. But yet from all those countless visit, I never had a chance to really understand and... 

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