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Students who have just started to do Sabah strategies are expected to be confused by these place names:
"Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Semporna, Sipadan, Mabul",
Today, we're going to help you sort it out!
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Sabah
Morning
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Sabah, the paradise of Borneo, is located at the northern tip of Borneo Island, the third largest island in the world, and belongs to the easternmost federal state of Malaysia. In 1963, North Borneo established the State of Sabah, which together with Malaya, Sarawak and Singapore, formed an independent Malaysia.
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Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
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It has been translated as Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu, Malay: Kota Kinabalu, abbreviated as K.K. It is the capital of Sabah, formerly known as Jesselton, and it is also a rare predominantly Chinese capital in Malaysia, with Hakka dialect spoken. Many AirAsia flights will land at Kota Kinabalu Airport here.
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Tawau
Tawau
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Also known as Lake Tawau, it usually refers to the capital of Tawau Province, Sabah. It is located on the southeast coast of the state, on the northeast shore of the mouth of Kaui Bay in the Sulawesi Sea. It has a population of more than 20,000. Merchants from the neighbouring Philippines and Indonesian islands have long traded here. The fresh seafood in the heart of the seaside food stall (Sabindu food stall) is famous. Tawau Airport here is the closest airport to Sipadan.
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Semporna
Semporna
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Semporna, located on the east coast of Sabah, is also a district in Tawau province. Originally, it was just a small fishing village, and you can't even find it on the map. In Bayao and Malay, it means "perfect". From Semporna Port, you can take a boat to various beautiful islands, including Sipadan.
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Sipadan
Sipadan
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Located 36 kilometers north of Semporna Port on the North Celebes Sea, Sipadan is a mushroom-shaped ocean island and one of the world's top 10 diving destinations.
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Mabul Island
Mabul
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A small island off the east coast of East Malaysia, Malaysia, famous for its proximity to the diving destination of Sipadan, there are four resorts, luxury hotels and accommodation for budget divers, all of which are professional dive centres that offer diving services in the waters around Mabul and Sipadan.
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Kapalai
Kapalai
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Kapalai Island is a sandbar nestled between Sipadan Island and Mabul Island. Its underwater landscape can be called a paradise for those who like to "muck diving". The main island is a 50-minute boat ride from Semporna, passing through Mabul Island, Platform. Kapalai is a private resort island with the most famous Kapalai resort in Semporna.
Clear?
If it's not clear yet, let's go to the map!
Location relationship of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Semporna on the map
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Geographical location of Sipadan, Mabul, Platform, Kapalai
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The editor will help you summarize: Sabah is a federal state of Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah, Tawau is a province of Sabah, Semporna is a district of Tawau, and Sipadan and Kapalai are all islands or resorts within the jurisdiction of Semporna.
Semporna is a place where it does not have the hustle and bustle of Phuket, the luxury of Bali, and the coldness of Madai, but it is as quiet and beautiful as a leading girl. In Malay, Semporna means "perfect".
Step into the island world of Semporna and you'll find countless reasons to linger...... Enjoy the incredible scenery of world-class diving destinations, and there are many couples who come to enjoy their honeymoon.
There are many large and small islands in the Semporna Sea, but the most popular ones are the most well-known on the south side, such as Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai, Pom Pom and Mamating.
Sipadan – Diving Paradise
From the town of Semporna, it takes only about 45 minutes by boat. Sipadan is an island formed by a coral reef at the top of an extinct volcano under the sea, and is home to some of the richest marine life in the world.
Sipadan Island is also famous for its unique "turtle mound". The "Turtle Mound" refers to the burial place where many lost and drowned sea turtles are buried, and their remains are scattered and hidden in underwater caves and passages, forming a magical underwater labyrinth.
The vertical cliffs are a feature of Sipadan, where sharks can be seen by snorkeling, and it is also a must-visit for divers who want to see oversized schools of fish and turtles. The most special ones are the humphead parrotfish storm, the jack fish storm, the wrasse, and the gentian are also everywhere. If you're lucky, it's not surprising to see a school of hammerhead sharks.
However, it is important to note that in Sipadan, you are not allowed to dive without a license. Due to the government's emphasis on the protection of the local environment, it is not possible to stay here. If you want to dive Sipadan, you only need to have an OW certificate to apply to the dive shop. There are only 120 places available in Sipadan every day, and with tourists from all over the world, it is usually necessary to book in advance.
Kaplai卡帕莱———蜜月圣地
Billed as "the scenery of the Maldives for less than half the price", it is a 45-minute boat ride from Semporna and is a sandbar that has undergone severe erosion. With crystal clear waters, cool and comfortable sea breezes, and spectacular sea views, it is a popular destination for couples with fun all year round. Its underwater landscape can be called a paradise for those who like to "wander around".
It's heaven and hell
It was said
Semporna is both heaven and purgatory
Because Semporna encompasses luxury, affluence, and poverty
Two very different ways of life
In addition to the beautiful scenery, there is also a kind of existence in Semporna
The Bajau people here
I have lived in this sea all my life
They are known as sea nomads
There is a huge contrast to the beauty here
But it blends together naturally
It feels like a world away
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