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Semporna, Malaysia | Go to a warm place to see the sea

After a busy year and the arrival of winter, do you also want to find a warm place facing the sea, where spring is in full bloom? Consider going to the fairy-like Semporna! Before going to Semporna, know these before you set off, especially for families with children‼️ ✈️Transportation: Semporna is a small town under Tawau, including Semporna town and surrounding islands. To get to Semporna, you usually have to transfer flights. Fly from domestic cities to Kuala Lumpur/Kota Kinabalu and then transfer to Tawau Airport. Then take a car for about 70 minutes to reach Semporna town. For those staying on the island resorts, take the corresponding speedboat. Starting from January 23, there is a direct flight from Nanjing to Tawau, which is very convenient with a 5h direct flight. 💞Language: There are many Chinese in Malaysia and they are very willing to communicate in Chinese. But if you are asking for directions, it is recommended to ask in English place names, as locals do not understand transliterated place names. Those who are worried that their English is not good enough can download a translation software in advance, and it is completely sufficient with gestures➕translation software. 💖Should you join a group tour for the first time? Even if it's your first time going there, and you don't speak English, there's no need to join a group. Semporna is not big, you can travel freely or find a professional customizer, design a route, book a hotel and itinerary, and you can have a lot of fun. 💝About currency Bring cash and visa card, Semporna mainly uses cash, you can exchange at the airport and banks in the town. ☀About the weather December-January is the rainy season, but the island weather there, the rain comes quickly and goes quickly, it rarely rains for a long time, it does not affect travel, and it does not affect the view of the glass sea. 🌟About entry materials You need to carry the following materials for entry: a passport valid for more than 6 months, a round-trip ticket electronic itinerary, a hotel itinerary, and an electronic entry card. Fill in the electronic entry card within three days before arriving in Malaysia. 🚔About safety There are military forces stationed on various islands in Semporna, and there are patrols at sea. Island hopping trips require registration at the dock. 🏠About accommodation Accommodation in Semporna mainly includes island resorts, town hotels, town holiday villas, and you can also find local homestays. If you have a sufficient budget for island vacations, go directly to Madajing, Mabu Island Water House and Kapalai. If your budget is average, you can consider a hotel on the island (Bantanan Akadia and Santorini), Bangbang Island Dragon Ball and White Pearl, Mabu Borneo Resort. There are also some special water houses (such as Frozen Sea, Crystal, Coral Sea, etc.) to choose from. Conditions in Semporna town are very average, hotels🈚star concept, if you need convenience, it is recommended to live near the dock (such as Yongda, Lighthouse, Xin Pali, grace sea view🌊, etc., eating, drinking, and living are very convenient; if you want quiet, it is recommended to live in a holiday villa farther from the dock (such as Pineapple Sea, Manju Lin She). ☎Many people plan to travel during the winter and spring festival after visa-free, many resorts are already full on popular dates, whether it's air tickets or accommodation island hopping, it is recommended to book early.
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Posted: Jan 11, 2024
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