Meaning “The Great Island“, Pulau Besar is both beautiful and mysterious. This island is a home to several historic sites — and it is well used by Japanese occupiers during World War-II. Many people consider the island sacred and make pilgrimages to its tombs and shrines, but most visitors come for its white sand beaches, clear blue water and jungle treks.
It is famous for golf course, yacht club and resort hotels, but it has been strangely abandoned now.
Pulau Besar looks like a pregnant lady lying on her back.At the highest point on the island ther exists a large boulder that is split down in the middle. It is named “Batu Belah” and is a favourite destination for local pilgrims.There also exists a cave which is said to be the place of meditation for another Wali named Yusof. Near this cave, it is claimed one can see the footprint of the Wali on a boulder.The island is considered a holy place by local believers.Visitors can board motorboats at Pernu, Umbai for the short trip to the island. 
This beach however seems to have fallen out of favour with tourists, possibly due to the rise of the Port Dickson resort further north, and the small range of accommodation is looking worse for wear.you’ll definitely have the gorgeous beach all to yourself. There remains one place to stay, the Chandek Kura Hotel, and a small restaurant and food stall nearby will keep you in joy.
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