In 22, after a long-term dispute with Indonesia, the International Court of Justice ruled that Sipadan Island belonged to Malaysia.
Sipadan Island is often rated as the best diving place in the world because of its central position in the habitat of the most diverse marine life on the planet.
in order to protect the fragile ecosystem of this Malaysian resort, the government banned all diving resorts here from diving at night in 24, and restricted them to accept only 12 divers every day. This series of measures has enabled the ecology of the waters around here to flourish endlessly. There are more than 3, kinds of fish and hundreds of kinds of corals here. There are also many rays, sharks, green turtles and hawksbill.
Accommodation: Since 25, it has been placed under the management of the Wildlife Management Office, and there are no longer any accommodation and diving facilities on the island. You can choose Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort or Sipadan Pom PomResort nearby.
how to get there: take a 55-minute flight from Kota Kinabalu to Douhu, then take an hour's drive to Semporna town, and then take a 4-minute speedboat.
Redang: What kind of tea is there in summer
The Langdao Islands are actually composed of nine islands, namely Lima, Paku Besar, PakuKecil, Kerengga Besar, KerenggaKecil, Ekor Tebu, Ling, Pinang and Redang itself. They form an ocean park 45 kilometers away from the East Madengjialou.
Compared with the berthing island full of backpackers in the north, Relang Island, which has many resorts, looks more upscale. There is an airport on the island owned by Success Group. Since 24, there have been daily flights between Subang Airport in Kuala Lumpur and Changi Airport in Singapore.
excellent coral conservation and clear water make heatwave island one of the popular places for snorkeling and diving. In 2, this Malaysian island was set as the scene of the Hong Kong film "Summer Tea", starring pop star Sammi Cheng and Taiwan Province's little king Richie Jen. The success of this film led to a sudden influx of tourists.
Accommodation: The Taaras, which is also owned by Success Group as the only airport on the island, is a great choice. However, as a movie fan, you can choose Laguna RedangIsland Resort, where the souvenir shop sells a variety of "summer tea" souvenirs.
How to get there: In addition to taking the flight of Success Group, another way is to fly to Guadalajara, then drive to Merang and take the ferry to the island.
Rawa: a good place for weekends
Ordinary people rarely have the opportunity to set foot on private islands in Sudan, and Rawa is one of them. Rava Island is a small island 16 kilometers off the east coast of Malaysia Peninsula, which is owned by the family of Sultan Johor.
There are only two resorts on the island embracing the white sand beach around the west coast. And you need to get here by boat from Fengsheng Port.
Lava Island attracts tourists who want to find a secluded place to spend their holidays. Moreover, the beauty of the rocky cliffs along the west coast gradually entering the sea is also amazing. Rent a canoe or climb to the top of the island through steep steps, you can see everything, and you can also see the Johor coast and the Johor Ocean Park composed of 12 other small islands.
As accommodation options are limited and are often filled by young Singaporeans looking for weekend resorts, it is best to book in advance.
Accommodation: There are only two options on the island, Rawa Island Resort or smaller Alang's Rawa.
How to get there: Take a bus or drive from Kuala Lumpur to Fengsheng Port, and then take a ferry to the island. Please note that during the off-season (November-March), the ferry service drops sharply.
bangkok island: deeply loved by local people
although it is only eight square kilometers, bangkok island is one of the most popular beach resort islands in Malaysia. Bangko Island is one of the most convenient islands in Malaysia, and it is also a good place for most Chinese people to rest and relax during a long weekend break.
There is not much nightlife there, but what you can have on this less crowded beach is local food and warm and friendly human touch.
Accommodation: The Green Sea Resort owned by Yang Zhongli Group is located on an exclusive island. Or you can try Pangkor Island Beach Resort.
how to get there: there is a direct flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport in Subang to the island via Kuala Lumpur, or a 3-minute boat ride from Lumut.