Mersing

Introduction of Mersing

Mersing is a pleasant fishing town known also as the gateway to the nearby islands.Located 135km from Johor Bahru, Mersing is a small fishing village whose rivers bustle with fishing boats. It is also the departure point for boats that travel between the mainland and a number of islands in the South China Sea. They include Pulau Tioman, Pulau Rawa, Pulau Besar, and Pulau Sibu. There are a number of fine seafood restaurants in Mersing, along with an impressive mosque on a hill above the town. There are some good beaches nearby, including Sri Pantai, Sekakap, Air Papan, and Panyabong. Mersing is indeed a pleasant town that makes for quite a relaxing stopover. There are so many shops for the visitors to stock up their supplies before setting off for the islands. Mersing also offers numerous restaurants, resorts and inexpensive hotels to put for the night before the visitors catching their boat. The travelers should take their good time to pick up the transport they prefer as there are many boat operators offering different rates.

Published on: 2005-07-23 (1881 reads)

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