ABC Beach (Air Batang)
Kampung Air Batang
A seaside village favoured by backpackers, with budget wooden huts and restaurants lining a boardwalk along the shore. You can snorkel right from the jetty.
Air Batang, commonly known as ABC, lies north of Tekek and is the most backpacker-friendly village on Tioman's west coast. There are no cars in the village. A coastal path links dozens of wooden guesthouses, dive shops, cafés and seafood restaurants, which are much cheaper than resorts. The water around the village jetty is clear, so you can see coral and tropical fish as soon as you enter. The jetty is also a great spot to watch the sunset in the evening. From ABC, it's about a 20-30 minute walk along the coast to Tekek, or about an hour north over a small hill to Monkey Beach, with viewpoints along the way. Some sections of the path are steep, so bring a torch for night walks. Macaques in the village will grab food, so don't leave snacks outside.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Monkey Beach
- Kampung Tekek & Marine Park Centre
- Salang Bay
- Pulau Soyak
- Renggis Island Marine Park
- Juara Bay
- Paya Beach
- Juara Turtle Project