[2025 Tawau Attraction] Travel Guide for Sipadan Mangrove Resort (Updated May)

This village is located in Semporna, Sabah. The village is praised by the great and skilled people of the sea. Their name is Bajau Laut. The skills of those who are fast swimming are always an admiration for everyone. In addition, they can also survive in the water. To be honest, I had fun when I came here. The socio-culture shown here is very important that we should proud about it. If you are from Kuala Lumpur, you can board the plane directly to Tawau, or to Kota Kinabalu first. Then, you can go straight to Tawau. At Tawau you need to go to Semporna and get boat services. There are many packages offered by tourism here. Believe me, you will enjoy being in Sabah. Thank you. #celebratewithtrip #sempornasabah #sabah #tripblazers

Pulau Sipadan Sabah adalah sebuah pulau yang terhasil dari batu kapur dan dinobatkan sebagai salah satu pulau yang paling cantik di dunia. Ia mempunyai ketinggian 600 meter dari dasar laut dan luas 40 ekar. Pulau Sipadan juga terkenal dengan tempat tinggal penyu yang boleh anda terokai dengan snorkeling di sini. Begitu juga dengan hidupan haiwan laut yang lain. Jom kita lihat satu persatu tempat menarik di Pulau Sipadan yang sangat menakjubkan ini. #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall #awesomepic #couplestrip

🌴[Kota Kinabalu 5-Day Travel Guide] Spend an average of 2k to explore Sabah! Includes a super detailed itinerary + tips to avoid pitfalls✈️ 💤D1: Sleep in and then play • Wake up naturally 👉 Go straight to "Welcome Seafood Restaurant" for seafood🦀 • It is recommended to visit the University of Malaysia Sabah in the morning! After 4pm: 🚖Taxis are 3 times more expensive + traffic jams will make you question your life choices 📸Take photos at the Pink Mosque early (fewer people and better lighting) 🏝D2: Save money on island hopping Buy tickets on-site at Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal: 💰MYR 45/2 islands (Manukan + Sapi) 🪂Parasailing MYR 50 → Bargain down to 40! ⚠️Note: Island landing fee of MYR 25 is paid separately ⏰Departure at 9:45am ｜ Return at 4:00pm ｜ Remember to bring a towel! 🧜D3: Mantanani Island is tiring but worth it! ▪️Book a tour with Trip.com including pick-up and drop-off (confirm the night before) ▪️Depart at 7:20am → Arrive at the pier at 9am → Snorkel twice ▪️Take blockbuster photos freely after lunch📷 🌅Evening Klias Wetland Safari: ✔️Proboscis monkeys ✔️Sunset over the sea ✔️Firefly galaxy (Highly recommended to bring mosquito repellent spray!) 🛍D4: Leisure shopping + amazing activities • Go on a shopping spree at Imago Shopping Mall in the morning🛒 (Cosmetics are super cheap) • "Sunset Paddle Boarding" in the evening🌊 ——Beginner-friendly! The instructor takes very professional photos 🌇D5: Perfect ending • Eat and stroll at your leisure (Recommended: Yee Fung Laksa!) • Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort sunset bar Tips: 🍹MYR 48/person ｜ Walk-ins can also get a sea view seat 💡It is recommended to book a seat by the sea 3 days in advance during peak season 💸[Useful tips] 🤿Safety: There are lifeguards for island hopping activities ｜ It is OK for girls to travel alone 🔥Real experience: • There are so many fireflies that they look like Christmas trees🎄 • Seafood costs an average of MYR 50 per person to eat until you’re full • The sunset is so beautiful that it leaves you speechless...

💖Hidden Gem | Tawau, a Dreamy Seaside Trip😜 Hey guys👋, today I want to strongly recommend Tawau in Malaysia🎈! This is a place full of surprises and charm, and it will definitely give you an unforgettable trip😍. 📍【Attractions】 Sipadan Island: This is simply a paradise for diving enthusiasts🤩! Sipadan Island has extremely rich underwater scenery and is rated as one of the world's top ten best diving destinations. Dive into the clear sea, and you will see hundreds of fish and colorful corals, as if you have entered a dreamy underwater world🐠. Here, you can swim with turtles, get up close and personal with sharks, and feel the magic and beauty of nature😲. Tawau Hills National Park: If you like nature, then Tawau Hills National Park is definitely not to be missed😃. The park is full of green trees, waterfalls, and fresh air, making it an excellent summer resort🌳. You can hike here, enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, camp at night, look up at the starry sky✨, and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature😌. Semporna Mangrove Forest: Take a small boat through the mangrove forest, as if you are in a green world🌴. The mangrove ecosystem here is very rich, and you can see various birds, monkeys, and other animals, as well as enjoy the beautiful sunset🌅. In the evening, the afterglow of the sunset shines on the mangrove forest, and the whole scenery is like a poem, intoxicating😜. 🍤【Food】 Mantis Shrimp: Tawau's mantis shrimp is a must-try😋! It is rich in nutrients, juicy, and tender, with a high water content and a sweet and tender taste. Take a bite, and you will taste the sea😜. Nyonya Cuisine: Nyonya cuisine is one of Malaysia's specialty foods, combining Chinese and Malay cuisines. It perfectly combines traditional Chinese cooking methods with Malay spices, blending sweet, sour, spicy, and other flavors, with a strong taste that is unforgettable😃. Tawau Grilled Chicken Wings: In the "Philippine Market" in the center of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau grilled chicken wings are very popular. The grilled chicken wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma. With special seasonings, they are very delicious and are the best snack when shopping😜. Curry Dishes: Malaysians have a special love for curry, and in Tawau, you can taste various curry dishes, such as curry chicken and curry tofu. Curry chicken is sweet and spicy, with a strong curry flavor, and the soup is especially good with rice; curry tofu is fragrant and spicy, and both are very appetizing😋. 🏨【Hotel】 Rooms: For travelers who want to capture the charm of Tawau, this is an ideal choice. The hotel is located in a new shopping plaza, making it convenient for eating, drinking, and shopping. There is an Old Town restaurant downstairs, and a Watsons next door. The hotel is clean, the rooms are spacious, and the bathroom is quite large, making it very cost-effective😜.

Take a boat like this at the pier🛶 Start a cruise adventure in the mangrove swamps🗺️ Keep an eye on the mangroves and you can see the "magical creatures" living here - proboscis monkeys 🐒 They seem to be used to people's attention. Although they are wary, it does not affect their lives. At night, another group of "elves" will appear on the river in the mangrove 🌳 - fireflies ⭐ They decorate the entire mangrove with faint light🌳 They dance with the thought of a flashlight. Make this place "dreamy"💫"mysterious" People can't help but put down their worries and enjoy this short break.

🌴🌊Tawau, a beautiful city located in the southeast of Sabah, Malaysia, is the capital of Tawau Province and the third largest city in Sabah. It is located on the northeast coast of the mouth of Cowie Bay in the Celebes Sea, backed by a continuous inland mountain range, with a unique geographical location and beautiful natural scenery.🏞️🌅 🏙️ Cityscape and Culture The Tawau city area is divided into Sabindo, Fajar and Old Tawau, each with its own unique charm.🏢🛍️ The Sabindo area is the main location of government departments, while Fajar is a modern commercial area with banks, shopping malls, restaurants and more.🏦🍽️ Old Tawau is the historical and cultural center of Tawau, where many old buildings and traditional markets are preserved, such as Tawau Central Market and Tawau Port.🏘️🛒 Tawau is a place where multiple races live together and cultures blend. The languages of communication here are Malaysian, English and Chinese, and Chinese dialects include Hakka, Cantonese, Chaozhou and many others.🗣️🎭 The residents here are simple and kind, and the pace of life is leisurely. It is a resort that makes people linger.🏖️🎉 🌱 Agriculture and Fisheries Tawau has rich natural resources. The fertile volcanic soil makes the agriculture here very developed, producing a variety of agricultural products such as bananas, coconuts, cocoa, rubber, tobacco, palm and wood.🌳🥥 Especially cocoa, Tawau is the third largest cocoa producer in the world after Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, and the largest cocoa bean production area in Malaysia, known as the "Asian Cocoa Capital".🍫🌍 Fisheries is also one of the important pillars of Tawau's economy. There are a variety of seafood and seafood products here, such as fish, turtles, shrimps, crabs, etc., which is a good place to eat seafood.🦐🐟 In the seafood street in the center of Tawau, there are many open-air seafood restaurants that offer fresh and delicious seafood dishes, attracting many diners to taste.🍽️😋 🏞️ Tourist Attractions There are many beautiful tourist attractions around Tawau, such as Sipadan Island, Semporna Mangrove, Tawau Mountain National Park, etc.🏖️🌳 These attractions attract tourists from all over the world with their unique natural scenery and rich ecological resources.🌍🎒 In short, Tawau is a charming city. It attracts more and more tourists with its peaceful and peaceful atmosphere, rich natural resources and unique cultural customs.🌈🎉 Whether you are a tourist who likes leisure vacations or a traveler who likes adventure and exploration, Tawau can meet your needs and make you have an unforgettable journey.🚀🎒

Semporna, located on the southeastern coast of Sabah, is a county in the Tawau Division. It boasts dreamy, jelly-like seas with crystal-clear waters, making it a prime spot for snorkeling. This small fishing village has gained worldwide fame, attracting diving enthusiasts from all over the globe! ✅ Three Island-Hopping Tours ▪️ Mataking-Timba Timba-Pom Pom Island ▪️ Mabul Island-Kapalai ▪️ Tun Sakaran Marine Park Island Hopping (Bohey Dulang + Sibuan Island + Mantabuan Island) ✅ Mangroves Another hidden gem in Semporna, the mangroves come alive at night with countless fireflies, creating a fairy-tale-like scene. ✅ Sipadan A must-visit for divers worldwide! Known as the 'God's Aquarium,' it boasts incredibly rich marine life and breathtaking underwater scenery you won't find anywhere else. ✅ Sea Fishing With its abundant marine resources, not experiencing sea fishing in Semporna would be a missed opportunity. Plus, you can take your catch back to eat! ✅ Lover's Bay Water Activities Enjoy unlimited rides on parasailing, jet skis, banana boats, glass-bottom boats, and more. It's a lot of fun! Some Tips 1️⃣ Avoid pointing at people or objects with your index finger and refrain from touching others' heads, as these are considered impolite behaviors. 2️⃣ Semporna uses British-style three-pin plugs, so remember to bring an adapter. 3️⃣ Even if you can't swim, you can still snorkel. Life vests are provided, and there are guides nearby to assist. For more details, PM.

The mangrove route is also considered a niche in Semporna, and for us office workers living in the city, the selling point is the opportunity to see fireflies✨. We were very lucky this time👍, unlike what is said online that they are elusive, we saw a lot of them (unfortunately, we couldn't record them with photos📷, as they would just appear black). This route usually starts at 3 pm, sailing⛵️ into the mangroves, where the water is not as blue or green as by the seaside🏝️. On the boat, listening to the staff sing songs🎵 is quite enjoyable, and to be honest, Malay songs sound quite festive. The staff would sometimes sing Jay Chou's songs in Malay. In the mangroves, there are eagles🦅 in the sky, crocodiles🐊 in the river, monkeys🐒 on the banks, and insects🐛 on the trees. After watching the wonderful wildlife, the staff will take everyone for a group meal, and there's also karaoke🎤. When the mood is high, the local staff might invite you to dance in circles🕺, creating an incredibly fun atmosphere.

More than Diving🤿 Semporna·Mangrove Forest Half-day Tour Guide🌳 Feeding monkeys, waiting for the sunset, watching fireflies… It's really worth leaving half a day for the mangrove forest in Semporna💫 · 🌳｜Semporna Mangrove Forest 📍｜Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia, about 🚗15min from the town ⏰｜Depart at around 15:30, return at 20:00, avoid the high temperature at noon, and you can see the sunset and night view 🌐｜Malaysia implements visa-free for Chinese tourists (stay no more than 30 days), direct flights from Nanjing to Semporna have been opened, you can depart at any time on weekends and Chinese New Year🔖 · 🎈Experience 🍰Around 4 pm from the town to the mangrove forest, the first thing is to enjoy an afternoon tea at the dock, super comfortable 🚤Then you will take a speedboat to shuttle in the wetland area of the mangrove forest. The scenery along the way is good, and the crew will occasionally play the guitar and sing🎸 🐒There are many little monkeys in the depths of the forest, the crew will give everyone bananas to throw from the shore to feed them🍌, it's very interesting 🦅The crew throws the prepared meat into the water, and a group of eagles dive for food is very spectacular, the crew's imitation of the eagle's call is also very similar🤣, it is said that if you are lucky, you can see crocodiles🐊 🌅The boat will stop on the sea in the evening, allowing everyone to fish while watching the sunset. Today is really beautiful‼️ One side is the moon sprinkling silver light on the sea, one side is the sunset dyeing the sky red, looking up is the twinkling stars, it's too dreamy… ✨After dark, the boat will go to the place with fireflies. Today is the first time I saw fireflies in my life, super excited‼️‼️ The number of fireflies is not very many, but it is enough to satisfy me〰️ 🍴Return to the dock at more than 19 o'clock, eat buffet dinner🦀, depart at 20 o'clock to return to the hotel

The proboscis monkey and fireflies tour mangroves in the mangrove forests refer to the coastal evergreen shrubs and small tree communities. Their roots are developed and can grow in the sea. The most special place in the mangrove forest in Semporna should be able to see the proboscis monkey. Proboscis monkeys are endemic to Borneo in Southeast Asia. Their noses are surprisingly large. Male monkeys grow bigger and bigger as they age, and finally form a large red nose like eggplant. Our boat is driving slowly, everyone is quietly looking for proboscis monkeys. From time to time, I heard the sound of the branches breaking in the woods on the shore, and then I turned around and looked around. After seeing some long-tailed monkeys, I finally met the proboscis monkey! It looked at us on the shore, and the boat went a little closer to the depths of the woods. A closer look reveals that the nose is particularly long and the monkey is short. Back to the pier After dinner, I will set off the mangroves again to see the fireflies. Dinner is not bad, there are chicken legs, there are abalone, but the number is limited, so feed according to the amount, do not waste cockroaches. The mangroves after the sun sets, showing its beauty unlike the daytime. Although it is dark in the surroundings, it is a starry sky when you look up. If you stare at it for a while, you will find a meteor. Because there is no light pollution away from the city, the fireflies in the woods on the shore are easy to see. The crew will also use a special fluorescent light to attract them to the ship. When they fly over, it is like a small star, falling on your hair and shoulders, very romantic.