
Tanjung Piai National Park covers
an area of over 926ha, 526 ha of which are coastal mangroves. Its
8km shoreline borders the Straits of Malacca. The
park shelters an array of fauna and flora. The forest here consists
of 20 true species of mangrove and 9 mangrove-associated species thrives
here. The Long-tailed Macaque and the Dusky leaf-monkey are found
here in the mangrove. Tg Piai mudflat is teeming with crabs, cockles,
lizards and mudskippers and exposed when the tides subsides. Tg Piai
Johor National Park is now a "RAMSAR" site that is vital for waterbirds
to feed and refuel before resuming their annual migration across the
East Asian Flyway.
Tg Piai is situated in the district
of SERKAT, with many kampong houses, swaying palms, coconut groves,
fruit orchards, mangroves, sprawls on this quiet, quaint and tranquil,
picturesque village. Life is unsullied by commercialism and unhurried
here, amidst the coconut groves. Come and experience this rustic kampong
ambience. We will stay in private chalets (on raised platform over
the sea), air-con room, twin beds and with attached bathroom. The
night sky here is studded with stars like jewels in the sky on a moonless
night. It is a haven for birders, mountain-bikers, backyard astronomers
and a great getaway for weekenders.
A trip to Tg Piai is not complete without visiting
Kukup Island as it is the second biggest mangrove island in the world
and is also a RAMSAR site. Walk along the boardwalk and climb the
tower, located towards the end of the boardwalk that offers a panoramic
view of this unique island.
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