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A Must-Visit in This Lifetime: Semporna's Dreamy Glass Sea So Beautiful It Takes Your Breath Away

Finally arrived at the Semporna of my dreams! The seawater here is as clear as jelly🍮, no filters needed✨ Sharing this real experience with everyone~ 💙 How amazing is the Glass Sea? This is exactly how it looks in real photos! The water is crystal clear, every shot is a masterpiece📸 Recommended check-in spots: 🛶 Timbah Timbah Island's trailing sand beach (Location: 1 hour boat ride from Semporna town) 🚤 Mabul Island Glass Sea (Location: 40 minutes boat ride from Semporna town) Bring a drone for aerial shots, the effect is stunning!👏 💦 Overwater Villa Experience Report We stayed at the popular Kapalai Water Village Resort (Location: Southeast of Semporna town) ⛵️ 360° unbeatable sea view balcony + 360° sea view bathtub 🌊 You can see the jelly sea right from the bed 💰 Price: Peak season 3k+ MYR/night, off-season 2k+ MYR/night Tips: Book 3-6 months in advance~ 🤿 Diving Paradise Tested ✨ Mataking Island (Location: 30 km west of Semporna town) - The underwater post office is super interesting - The coral garden is breathtakingly beautiful 🐠 Diving TIPS: You can snorkel even if you can't swim Scuba diving within 40 meters depth Best visibility from 8am to 11am 🚤 Ultimate Island Hopping Guide 1️⃣ Mataking Three-Island Route (For diving) Route: Mataking Island → Timbah Timbah Island → Bang Bang Island 💰 Price: About 280 MYR/person 👀 Highlights: Fish swarm + underwater post office 2️⃣ Mabul-Kapalai Route (For photography) Route: Mabul Island → Kapalai Island 💰 Price: About 240 MYR/person 📸 Must-shoot: Bajau water village + glass boat 3️⃣ Marine Park Route (For sightseeing) Route: Pearl Island → Manda Buan Island → Navy Ship Island ⏳ Time: 8am-4pm 🏊 Highlights: Hiking + snorkeling full experience 💡 Practical Tips to Keep ☀️ Best season: March to October (dry season/more sunny days) 🧴 Sunscreen essential: SPF50+++ sunscreen 🏠 Accommodation recommendations: - Budget: Hotels in Semporna town (300 MYR/night) - Luxury: Overwater villa resorts (2000 MYR+/night) Semporna is the ultimate healing spot🔮 Forget all your worries here~ Any questions? See you in the comments!💙
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