When it comes to Malaysia, no one may be unfamiliar, but Semporna, this fishing village on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia, is rarely known. Most of the people who come here are because of the unique sea location of Semporna, the world’s largest The reputation of the second largest diving resort attracts diving enthusiasts from all over the world.
Semporna, located on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia, is a county in Tawau Province, Sabah. In Bajau and Malay, Semporna literally means'perfect. The typical tropical climate is hot all year round, with a lot of precipitation, suitable for all seasons.
Semporna Town is located in Tawau Province. It radiates to the surrounding islands such as Kapalai, Mabul Island, Madang Island, Sipadan Island and other famous holiday islands. Most people choose to live in island resorts. Enjoy the freedom of the ocean embrace. There are also a small number of tourists staying in the small town of Semporna, and then chartering out to sea for snorkeling and deep diving.
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Flight: There is no direct domestic flight to Tawau Province, so we usually choose to transit to Kota Kinabalu. Hangzhou, Shanghai and other cities fly directly to Kota Kinabalu, transfer to Tawau in Kota Kinabalu, and it takes an hour to drive from Tawau to Semporna Town, and the carpooling cost is 50-80 yuan/person.
Going to sea: The price of chartering or joining the boat to the sea ranges from 300-1000 yuan. You can bargain. The diving shops in the town can provide services such as going out to sea, island tours, snorkeling, depth, and research. Learn to shop around to prevent Be pitted.
Accommodation: The most famous one is the holiday house on the island. The Kapalai water house is recommended, which needs to be booked more than three months in advance.
The seafood stalls in the small town of Semporna are also one of the major features here. When the sun goes down, accompanied by dizzy clouds, eating seafood freshly caught by local fishermen, and friends, lovers or family. Kind of enjoyment.
Finally, let’s talk about the delicacies of Semporna. The local fish market provides fresh seafood, grouper, Malay fish, mantis shrimp, scallops...but the best way is to buy them from fishermen and go to restaurants. Processing is the most favorable. The best way to taste the rich avocado is the avocado juice, which is so delicious that it cannot be compared to other Southeast Asian countries.
Tropical mangoes, snake skin fruits and yellow fried bananas are all worth trying. Accepting the most natural and pure side of Semporna, in the small town of Semporna, and the true living conditions of the Ba Yao people on the sea, is a mark that commercialization cannot take away.
