Semporna, dance with whale sharks and live in a wooden house on the water
Kapalai Water House
There is a dream diving resort on this blue planet
It is worth adding to your personal dream list
It is quietly located in a corner
It perfectly combines ocean, beach, romance and diving
The sea water is clear and transparent
Thin and soft white The beach meanders into the sea
Whale sharks, turtles, and schools of fish dance with you
The seafood is abundant and affordable
She is the legendary Semporna /Semporna
Kapalai Water House
It has the advantage of diving all year round. It is located in the downwind direction of typhoons, which makes it free from the troubles of typhoons at sea and creates a perfect environment for diving. An excellent environment. There are also many coral reefs and islands, and if you are lucky, you can catch sharks and turtles.
Geography Science
Let’s talk about its geographical location first
Malaysia is composed of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. To be precise, Sabah is the state of Sabah, which is the second largest state in Malay. The capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu (more commonly known as KK). Sabah and Kota Kinabalu can be understood as provinces and provincial capitals. relation.
Sabah covers an area of more than 70,000 square kilometers and is known as the "Land Under the Wind". It is a holiday destination suitable for year-round tourism. Tawau is the third largest city in Sabah. To travel to Semporna, you must land at Tawau Airport and then take a 70-minute bus to Semporna Town.
There is no airport in Semporna town. The nearest airport is Tawau Airport. Currently there are no direct domestic flights to Tawau Airport. All domestic flights go to Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu first, and then from Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to Tawau Airport.
Semporna is located on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. It is a town below Tawau City in Sabah. It was originally just a small fishing village, because Semporna is a must-stop to the diving holy land of Sipadan. The place has now developed into a famous marine tourism center.
The town of Semporna has no characteristics, but it is surrounded by turquoise waters. The white sandy beaches, towering coconut trees, colorful coral reefs and fish swimming in the sea always attract people from all over the world. Travelers from around the world.
Kapalai Water House
The most experiential tour route
Three selected routes
Choosing an island is a headache Question, there are many large and small islands in the Semporna sea area. Based on our experience and the suggestions of local people, we must go to the places that must be visited and resolutely omit the places that can be removed. After comprehensive consideration, the three most experiential routes have been selected:
① Tun Sakaran Marine Park: Pearl Island Mountain Climbing-Manda Island-Warship Island;
②Mabu Island—Kapalai—Sipadan;
③Mataking—Bang Bang Island;
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
The largest marine park in Sabah
Kosakalan Marine Park, also known as Semporna Islands Park, is a marine park composed of 8 small islands and is the largest marine park in Sabah.
The park has the largest coral colony in Malaysia. As long as you bury your head in the water, you can see countless mysterious and beautiful underwater creatures.
Tun Sakaran is a must-do when visiting Semporna, with beautiful scenery and many islands. You can climb to the top of Pearl Island and overlook the charming sea view of the Semporna Islands, but you must wear sports shoes, and slippers are not allowed to climb the mountain.
Pearl Island is the only island in Semporna that can be climbed. It is 600 meters high. From the top of the mountain, you can see the entire "Tun Sakaran Park" island. The representative works of Semporna were all shot here. of.
Pearl Island
The exquisite milky blue water of Manda Island is so beautiful that it is intoxicating...
There are large areas of various shapes and colors growing on the seabed of Battleship Island. Thousands of corals...
Warship Island
Mabu Island
The original residence of the Bajau people
Half of Mabu Island is a resort , the other half is inhabited by the original residents of the Bajau ethnic group, and the life and culture of the original residents combined with other beautiful coastal scenery form a unique scenery.
Mabul Island is as pure as the Garden of Eden, where the stateless Bajau people live...
Kapalai Resort
The most luxurious and romantic water house Villa
Kapalai is the resort that everyone is most familiar with. It is just a sandbar, and the resort here is composed of cabins built directly on the water. It is the most popular vacation for couples and girlfriends. Holy place.
Kapalai Water House
When we think of the trestle with bougainvillea in full bloom, we will probably think of Kapalai Water House, which is as famous as Sipadan.
Kapalai Water House
Each room has an independent viewing balcony, all with a good viewing angle. No matter you turn around and face any angle, it is vast. Spectacular, breathtaking ocean views.
Kapalai Water House
Kapalai is also a world-famous cliff diving destination. It is the hometown of tropical fish and a natural diving ground. When you dive into the water, your entire field of vision is covered by fish. Full.
Sipadan
Diving Holy Land
Most of the top ten diving resorts in the world selected by "Lonely Planet" are in Mexico or Egypt. There is one in Asia, and that is Sipadan in Semporna.
Sipadan is a paradise for divers, just like Mecca for pilgrims. Extraordinarily rich coral reefs and underwater creatures, you can see sea wolves, jack fish, sardines, jellyfish, mantis shrimp, giant squid, giant grouper and other strange creatures.
In 1993, after an influential diving magazine interviewed diving people, they unanimously believed that Sipadan is the best "seaside diving" in the world and is also the first of the five major cliff diving in the world. It is suitable for diving all year round. After the 5-meter shoal, there is a vertical drop of 600 to 700 meters into the deep blue sea.
Sipadan has coral scenery comparable to the Great Barrier Reef. You must have an OW/AOW diving certificate to unlock this wonderful underwater world. For beginners, it is not recommended to consider this place because of the difficulty. Larger, diving is a long experience sport.
There is a unique diving environment here, which allows for snorkeling, deep diving, cliff diving, wreck diving and cave diving. There are only a few diving sites in the world that can cover all the above characteristics. This is a well-deserved diving paradise.
In the very shallow water, the sun shines on the coral garden under the clear water, and countless small fish of various colors patrol around.
Mataking Island
The most primitive ecological island
Mataking Island has the best water quality among all the outlying islands. The jelly-colored sea water is crystal clear and underwater. Lots of colorful creatures. There is also an Undersea Post Office hidden under the water. You can send beautiful postcards to friends from here. There are only 5 Undersea Post Offices in the world.
Mataking Island has beach villas and luxury cabins, and one island and one hotel. Whether it is a pure vacation or diving, it is an unparalleled enjoyment, and the environment is very comfortable. Mataking Beach is a beautiful sight in Semporna and can only be seen when the tide is low.
Bang Bang Island
The smallest endowment island
Bang Bang Island is a typical private island with pure white beaches. There are no villages on the island, and it is still In a pristine state with tropical rainforest, it is one of the most naturally charming islands in Malaysia.
The snorkeling environment on Bang Bang Island is very good. There are many corals and fish underwater, and you can also see big turtles. The water is as clear as crystal. Even 100 meters offshore, the water is still deep. It's waist-high, and with various corals and beautiful fish, it's perfect for snorkeling.
Bayao people
The most innocent side
The Bayao people have lived and multiplied in the ocean for generations. , living the most primitive life, they are considered to be the last sea nomads in the world, and now their numbers are gradually decreasing. Here you can feel their most authentic life.
They have lived in the sea since childhood and can dive to a depth of about 20 meters without any equipment to use spearfishing. Perhaps it is because of the isolation from the world, but there are children with the most innocent smiles, and their blood has the natural romantic temperament of wanderers.
The Bayao people cannot live without the sea. They have a stilt house made of a few logs and thatch, and the water is dizzyingly transparent at the foot of the house. The Bayao people, known as the "Sea Gypsies", are calm and peaceful. , living in a fairyland without desire or contention.
Food
Seafood Feast
"Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Curry Bak Kut Teh, Indonesian Nine-story Pagoda..." Every time I hear this When I sing, I want to eat Southeast Asian food, including Thai shrimp curry, Malaysian Nyonya food, Vietnamese Phnom Penh noodles, etc.
Semporna was originally a small fishing village. You must enjoy a seafood feast when you come here. The seafood here is not only fresh, but also very cost-effective. The cooking method is considerate and the taste is original.
The Nyonya sambal steamed scallops are soft and tender and have a unique sour and spicy taste. The coffee-baked pork ribs are made with great ingredients and are full of flavor. The Tom Yum Seafood Soup is sour and spicy and warms the body and stomach. The lime steamed sea bass has a refreshing taste. The curry is royal. Roche shrimp, pineapple seafood fried rice, durian cheese scone, coconut pudding, durian ice, beef meatballs, curry crab... more delicacies are waiting for you to discover!
There are a wide variety of fruits, including Musang King, Longshan, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Mango, etc., which are all super delicious...
Weston Mangrove
The fireflies at night are extremely romantic
The Weston Mangrove Forest in Kota Kinabalu is worth a visit. It is endless fun to watch the proboscis monkeys during the day. At night, the fireflies seem to take you into a fairy tale world. The trees are full of fireflies twinkling. , parked on your shoulders or hair, cannot be described in words, you can only know it when you are there.
If you are staying in Kota Kinabalu, you can go and have a look. Set off at noon, have afternoon tea when you arrive at Weston, go in to see the proboscis monkeys at 5 o'clock, return to the restaurant for dinner at 19 o'clock, and then go see it again Firefly, this arrangement is the most perfect.
Things to know before traveling
Details determine everything
① Sometimes we travel independently because there is no better choice, and many independent travel is expensive and still Can't play the essence. Traveling with a professional and experienced team can save a lot of time and money.
② Most products on the travel platform are based on the principles of price matching, cost saving, and safe completion, without considering the depth and wonderful experience of customers. Many beautiful scenic spots are hidden away, and low-priced tours will only take you to places with average scenery.
③ Sunscreen can damage living corals. The law does not explicitly prohibit the use of sunscreen, but local diving instructors will take tourists to coral reefs that have begun to bleach in order to protect the secrets, so many people cannot see it. The most beautiful Semporna; if possible, buy a diving suit in advance and don’t wear sunscreen.
④ There are many diving spots near each island. Low-priced tours cannot support the most beautiful way to open Semporna. Speedboats can take you to farther and more beautiful islands, and small boats can travel on regular Wandering around attractions. Therefore, many people only see second- and third-rate scenery;
In summary, only by choosing a niche customized travel service agency can you fully enjoy Semporna.
Detailed itinerary
Detailed itinerary
DAY1: Spontaneous local trip to Semporna
Depart from the local area and fly to Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu. Exchange Malaysian Ringgit and apply for a mobile phone card, then transfer to Tawau Airport.
Visit Semporna and check out the local famous seafood restaurants and popular fruits
DAY2: One-day trip to Tun Sakaran Marine Park
Breakfast Then take a speedboat to Tun Sakaran Ocean Park. The first stop is Pearl Island. Climb to the highest point of Pearl Island and have a panoramic view of the entire island. The clear dividing line between dark blue and light blue will make everyone feel the charm of Pearl Island.
After lunch, take a boat to Manda Island and Battleship Island, and start snorkeling in the afternoon to watch the magical underwater world.
Today’s activities include yachting, shore diving, snorkeling, swimming, mountain climbing, and photography
DAY3: Semporna-Mabul Island free snorkeling
Today’s itinerary is very easy. I live on Mabul Island, so I have a whole day to take pictures of what I want to take, take a walk, enjoy the sea breeze, and enjoy the sunset on Mabul Island. It is an unforgettable story during the trip. .
After lunch, you can choose to go snorkeling on Mabul Island. The waters of Mabul Island are one of the top "drift diving" locations in the world.
DAY4: Mabul Island - Kapalai Sipadan - Semporna
After breakfast, go to Kapalai Water House for snorkeling. If necessary, stay at Kapalai Water House ;
Go to Kapalai Water House to watch and take photos at noon, return to Semporna to check in in the afternoon, and go to a nearby bar to relax in the evening.
DAY5: Semporna - Mataking - Bang Bang Island - Semporna
After breakfast, set off to Mataking Island. The beach corals here are beautiful and there are more fish. Snorkel here, you won't regret it.
At noon, choose to have lunch at Pandanan. The buffet lunch includes local Malaysian specialties. After the meal, have some fruit. In the afternoon, go snorkeling at Bang Bang Island, where the scenery will be more beautiful.
DAY6: Semporna - Tawau Airport (return)
After waking up naturally, pack your luggage and head to Tawau Airport; if you don’t go home directly, you want to continue shopping in Kota Kinabalu , you can fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu and stay in Kota Kinabalu for 1-2 days. Kota Kinabalu’s Weston Mangrove Fireflies, University of Sabah, Floating Mosque, and Gaya Street Food are all waiting for you;
< p> If you want to return home from Kuala Lumpur, it is recommended to fly from Tawau to Kuala Lumpur and stay in Kuala Lumpur for a few days. Kuala Lumpur will not treat you badly.