Don't panic if it's your first time traveling to Semporna, check out this travel guide and go with peace of mind

💖Best travel time: All seasons
🌅Recommended duration: Around 6 days
🏖Local climate: Tropical monsoon climate
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📍Location: Semporna (Visa-free)
✈Journey: Macau/Guangzhou✈Tawau
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🍀Suggested itinerary:
Day1: Various places✈Tawau
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Day2: Mabul Island + Kapalai Island tour (including snorkeling)
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Day3: Timba Timba + Mataking + Pandanan three-island tour (including snorkeling)
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Day4: Free activities
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Day5: Tawau city tour - Central Plaza - Puzhao Temple - Cocoa Plantation
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Day6: Tawau✈Various places
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💟Recommended attractions:
📍Mabul Island: Mabul Island has about 2000 residents. The waters around Mabul Island are suitable for snorkeling and relaxing on the island. It is one of the world's top spots for "muck diving".
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📍Kapalai Island: The underwater scenery can be described as a paradise for those who love "muck diving".
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📍Timba Timba Island: The water is clear and the scenery is beautiful, making it a great place for snorkeling. There are also many marine creatures, earning it the nickname "God's Aquarium".
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📍Mataking Island: A private island with traditional Malaysian-style architecture. Each island has one hotel, featuring luxurious cabins and a diving center, making it perfect for diving and vacationing.
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📍Pom Pom Island: A secluded paradise. The island is famous for its sea turtles. Guests can join the resort staff every night to look for turtle eggs and baby turtles. If you're lucky, you can also see large sea turtles while snorkeling near the shore during the day.
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📍Tawau Central Market: The northern part is the handicraft market, where you can also buy clothes and local snacks. The middle part is the vegetable and fruit market, while the southern part near the sea is the seafood fish market.
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📍Teck Guan Cocoa Village: A leisurely resort combining a cocoa theme with natural ecology.
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