Mersing lies on the picturesque east coast of peninsular Malaysia’s Johor Province and is the gateway to the popular idyllic Tiomen Island. There are also dozens of other islands here in the Seribuat Archipelago that tourists come for.
There is actually little to do in the town of Mersing itself, being mainly a port town, with all the allure being at Tiomen Island. There are one or two shop houses in Mersing worth checking out, along with a good selection of local restaurants where you can try traditional Malay fare.
If you are awaiting your ferry to Tiomen Island, you could also check out some of the mainland beaches, the best of which lie just to the north of Mersing. As well as passenger ferries departing Mersing to Tiomen Island, they also go to the Seribuat Archipelago islands of Pulau Tinggi, Pulau Besar, and Pulau Rawa.
Getting There & Away
Bus is the best option for getting to Mersing, with services direct from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore via Johor Bahru]]. The journey time from Kuala Lumpur is just a few hours, while Changi International Airport in Singapore is the nearest major airport.
Things to Do
Mersing Attractions
- Mersing beaches
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Penyabung beach and air papan beach are nice sandy beaches worth exploring just to the north of mersing.
- Mersing villages
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Penyabung and air papan beaches are both traditional malay communities far removed from the bustle of the big cities and are worth a look.
- Sports
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Fishing is popular in mersing along with beachcombing for shellfish.