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Welcome to Semporna

The Gateway to Island Dreams in Sabah

Cradled along Sabah's southeastern coast, Semporna is a town that hums with maritime heritage and breathtaking natural wonders. More than a passage to nearby islands, it offers a tapestry of local culture, ecological marvels, and serene coastal charm. Whether you're seeking marine adventure or quiet reflection, Semporna invites you to explore its soulful shoreline.

Semporna is more than a gateway - it's a living mosaic of traditions, marine wonders, and resilient community spirit. From island dreams to reef adventures, your journey begins here.


Places of Interest in Semporna Town

1. Semporna Ocean Tourism Centre
Your first stop for marine exploration - this modern facility offers insights into biodiversity, conservation initiatives, and island tours.

2. Tun Sakaran Marine Park Office (Bohey Dulang HQ)
Get oriented with protected dive sites and snorkeling havens. Learn about Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan, and Sabah's pristine reef ecosystems.

3. Tourist Jetty & Information Centre
Semporna's central hub for island-hopping tours. A vibrant scene of dive shops, boats, and travel counters poised for ocean-bound excursions.

4. Bajau Laut Stilt Villages
Home to the legendary Sea Gypsies - experience their traditional boat-dwelling lifestyle, artisanal fishing techniques, and deep connection to the ocean.

5. Masjid Pekan Semporna
A peaceful seaside mosque, especially stunning at sunset - perfect for quiet contemplation and cultural appreciation.

6. Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site
Step into prehistory with panoramic views and ancient pottery fragments. A short hike reveals glimpses into human life from millennia past.

7. Semporna Seafront Promenade
Stroll the breezy coastline dotted with local food stalls, fishing boats, and scenic sea views.

8. Dragon Inn Floating Resort
A unique floating retreat - its wooden boardwalks and seafood restaurant welcome both guests and visitors.

9. TRACC (Tropical Research and Conservation Centre)
Meet marine conservationists working to protect Semporna's reefs. Learn about coral restoration and ocean stewardship.

10. Local Seafood & Handicraft Markets
Explore a vibrant marketplace of dried marine goods, pearl accessories, and Bajau crafts - perfect for gifts and authentic culinary discoveries.


Ecotourism Marvels

Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition
Home to some of the richest marine biodiversity on Earth, Semporna was the focus of an international ecological survey. Researchers from Malaysia, the Netherlands, and the USA documented coral, fish, and reef health across local waters.

Semporna Proboscis River Cruise
A tranquil mangrove tour down Buaya River offering rare sightings of proboscis monkeys, fruit bats, hornbills, and even crocodiles.


Innovation & Aquaculture

Integrated Lobster Aquaculture Park (iLAP)
The world's largest tropical spiny lobster hatchery resides here. Set to produce 40 million pounds by 2029, the RM2 billion venture is creating thousands of high-income jobs and revolutionizing sustainable seafood.

Seaweed Cultivation
Since the 1970s, Semporna's reefs have nurtured seaweed farming. The local Eucheuma species is transformed into carrageenan - used globally in food and cosmetics. Fisherfolk now earn reliable income through this eco-friendly industry.


Developments

New Semporna Tourism Centre
A visionary RM200 million project will soon rise along Jalan Kastam. Featuring a 17-storey hotel, marina, seafood hub, and government offices, this center will reshape Semporna's skyline and tourism appeal.


Travel Tips

Transport

Communication

Local Life & Safety


A Cultural Legacy

The Lepa-Lepa Festival
Held annually, this celebration showcases elaborately decorated Bajau boats in a festive maritime parade. A reflection of sea-based artistry and deep-rooted tradition.

Historical Footnote
Semporna was founded following the establishment of Sandakan by the British North Borneo Company. Its name means "place of rest," a sentiment echoed in its gentle rhythm and cultural pride.

歡迎來到仙本那

沙巴的夢幻島嶼之門

位於沙巴東南海岸的仙本那,是一座充滿海洋文化和自然奇觀的小鎮。不只是通往島嶼的中途站,更是一幅文化、海洋生態與悠閒海岸生活交織的繽紛畫卷。無論是潛水探險還是靜心體驗,仙本那邀請您深入探索她的靈魂海岸線。

仙本那,不僅是島嶼的入口,更是一幅生動的海洋文化拼圖。無論您是潛水愛好者、自然探索者或文化旅人,這裡都是冒險的起點。


仙本那鎮景點精選

1. 仙本那海洋旅遊中心
首站推薦的資訊中心,介紹當地海洋生態、保育計劃和島嶼之旅。

2. 敦沙卡蘭海洋公園辦公室(布希杜朗總部)
深入了解受保護的潛水與浮潛景區,包括布希杜朗島、曼達布安島等。

3. 觀光碼頭與資訊中心
跳島之旅的主要出發點,聚集潛水店、船隻與旅行社櫃檯,是旅遊的核心樞紐。

4. 巴夭族水上高腳屋村落
探索海上吉普賽人獨特的船居文化與漁獵技術,體驗他們與海洋密不可分的生活。

5. 仙本那鎮清真寺
位於海濱的寧靜清真寺,日落時分格外迷人,適合靜心沉思與文化欣賞。

6. 骷髏山考古遺址(Bukit Tengkorak)
登臨小徑即可眺望壯闊景色,欣賞古陶片,一探早期人類的生活足跡。

7. 海濱散步道
沿著海邊漫步,感受海風、品嚐街頭美食,欣賞漁船點綴的景致。

8. 龍門客棧浮動度假村(Dragon Inn)
特色浮動酒店,木板步道與海鮮餐廳均向遊客開放。

9. TRACC熱帶研究與保育中心
與海洋保育專家交流,認識珊瑚復育與生態維護行動。

10. 海產與手工藝市集
探索乾海產、珍珠飾品與巴夭工藝的熱鬧市集,既是紀念品也是味蕾之旅。


生態旅遊亮點

仙本那海洋生態探勘行動
科學家們證實仙本那可能擁有全球最豐富的海洋生物多樣性,包括珊瑚、魚類、海龜等多項調查。

仙本那長鼻猴紅樹林遊船
沿著鱷魚河前行,觀察稀有長鼻猴、果蝠、犀鳥甚至鱷魚,悠閒之中邂逅野生生物。


創新水產與永續發展

整合式龍蝦養殖園區(iLAP)
全球最大的熱帶龍蝦孵化場,預計於2029年達產量4千萬磅,創造高收入職位並推動永續海產。

海藻種植業
自1970年代起,仙本那即為海藻(Eucheuma)的主要產地。其提取的卡拉膠廣泛應用於食品與化妝品領域,漁民也因此獲得穩定收入。


新興建設

仙本那旅遊中心
位於Jalan Kastam海岸的5.5英畝地段,一項RM2億投資將興建17層酒店、碼頭、海鮮中心與政府辦公室,重新定義城鎮風貌。


旅行貼士

交通指南

通訊服務

在地生活與安全


文化傳承

勒帕勒帕節(Lepa-Lepa Festival)
年度慶典展示巴夭族精心裝飾的船隻,是仙本那最具代表性的文化活動之一。

歷史足跡
仙本那建立於英屬北婆羅洲公司成立山打根之後,地名意為「安居之所」,蘊含深厚歷史底蘊。

Selamat Datang ke Semporna

Gerbang ke Pulau Impian di Sabah

Terletak di pantai timur Sabah, Semporna adalah sebuah bandar yang sarat dengan warisan maritim dan keajaiban semula jadi. Ia bukan sekadar laluan ke pulau-pulau berhampiran, tetapi juga destinasi penuh warna budaya dan keindahan ekologi. Pengembaraan anda bermula di sini.


Tempat Menarik di Bandar Semporna

1. Pusat Pelancongan Laut Semporna
Pusat maklumat moden untuk biodiversiti marin, pemuliharaan dan lawatan pulau. Sesuai untuk pelawat pertama kali.

2. Pejabat Taman Marin Tun Sakaran (HQ Bohey Dulang)
Kenali pulau-pulau perlindungan seperti Bohey Dulang dan Mantabuan untuk aktiviti menyelam dan snorkeling.

3. Jeti Pelancong & Pusat Maklumat
Pusat perlepasan utama untuk lawatan ke pulau. Dipenuhi kedai selam dan kaunter pelancongan.

4. Perkampungan Bajau Laut
Temui budaya pelaut Bajau yang tinggal di rumah atas air dan mengamalkan cara hidup laut.

5. Masjid Pekan Semporna
Masjid yang tenang di tepi laut, paling indah saat matahari terbenam.

6. Tapak Arkeologi Bukit Tengkorak
Pendakian singkat ke tapak purba dengan serpihan tembikar dan pemandangan panorama.

7. Persisiran Laut Semporna
Berjalan santai di sepanjang pantai sambil menikmati angin laut dan makanan jalanan.

8. Resort Apung Dragon Inn
Resort atas air dengan restoran makanan laut. Pengunjung boleh menikmati laluan papan kayu.

9. TRACC – Pusat Penyelidikan & Pemuliharaan Tropika
Belajar tentang pemulihan karang dan usaha pemuliharaan laut bersama pakar marin.

10. Pasar Makanan Laut & Kraftangan Tempatan
Tempat membeli hasil laut, barangan Bajau dan cenderamata tempatan.


Tarikan Eko-Pelancongan

Ekspedisi Ekologi Marin Semporna
Saintis mendapati Semporna berpotensi memiliki biodiversiti laut tertinggi di dunia.

Pelayaran Sungai Proboscis Semporna
Lawatan santai melalui hutan bakau menyaksikan monyet proboscis, kelawar buah dan burung enggang.


Inovasi Akuakultur

Taman Akuakultur Lobster Bersepadu (iLAP)
Hatchery lobster terbesar dunia menghasilkan 40 juta paun menjelang 2029 dengan pelaburan RM2 bilion.

Penanaman Rumpai Laut
Penduduk Semporna menjana pendapatan tambahan dengan menanam Eucheuma sebagai sumber karagenan untuk makanan dan kosmetik.


Pembangunan Baru

Pusat Pelancongan Semporna Baharu
Projek RM200 juta di Jalan Kastam akan menampilkan hotel 17 tingkat, marina, hab makanan laut dan pejabat kerajaan.


Tip Perjalanan

Pengangkutan

Komunikasi

Kehidupan Tempatan & Keselamatan


Warisan Budaya

Festival Lepa-Lepa
Perayaan tahunan mempamerkan perahu Bajau yang dihias indah, mencerminkan tradisi maritim yang mendalam.

Nota Sejarah
Semporna ditubuhkan selepas penubuhan Sandakan oleh Syarikat Borneo Utara British. Namanya bermaksud "tempat berehat".

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Photo Gallery of Semporna

仙本那

MORE ABOUT SEMPORNA TOWN

Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Semporna Ocean Tourism Centre

TOUR AGENCY in SEMPORNA

Houses at Jalan Kabongan, Semporna, Sabah