Shopping tour to Tioman is of extraordinary interest to tourists as the Malaysian government has granted the island duty-free status. The duty exemption mainly applies to alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. To go shopping in Tioman of this kind, one should come to Tekek Village.
Make no mistake about it, there are no major shopping centers on the island, no outlet malls on Tioman, and no outlet malls under Tioman. The largest shopping center on Tioman is the Vision Commerce store. It is located within walking distance of the airport.
Despite the small number of shopping places reviews of shopping on Tioman are mostly positive. You can find vendors selling souvenirs, t-shirts, crystalware, porcelain, jewelry and even designer accessories in different parts of the island.
Reading reviews about shopping in Tioman, you will learn the opening hours of local markets, where you can buy handicrafts at very attractive prices. As for grocery stores, the bulk of them are concentrated in the village of Tekek, the largest on the entire island.
