Places to Visit in Mersing Beyond the Obvious, Mersing, Malaysia

Most visitors to Malaysia have heard of the town of Mersing. After all, it gains international spotlight as the gateway to the sun-kissed islands of Eastern Peninsular Malaysia, such as the ever-popular Pulau Tioman and Pulau Rawa, amongst many other islands.

However, most people have relegated Mersing merely as a gateway to these islands, transiting through Mersing without giving this town a second look or a proper time for exploration.

This is very unfortunate, but perhaps a blessing in disguise at the same time. It is perhaps for this very same reason that, despite its rising importance in the tourism scene, Mersing has maintained a rare charm of Malaysia’s fast-disappearing quiet little town culture. Hence, if you happen to be in Mersing, I would recommend to spend at least a day to explore Mersing’s nooks and crannies.

Without further ado, this guide will walk you through the key essential sights that you should visit while you are in the town of Mersing.

Set along the main roundabout in the town of Mersing, one can find this charming historical temple. Built in dedication to Lord Subramaniar (or also known as Lord Murugan), this Hindu temple is beautifully adorned with intricate pillars, altars and ceiling decorations. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).