10 Places & Activities to Explore in Labuan

Hey! If you are planning to visit Labuan, here are the 5 places and activities that you can add in your list. Such as Labuan Geopark Tanjung Kubong, Labuan Marine Museum, Labuan World War II Memorial Park, Labuan United Nation 2008 Beach Point, Desa Tunas Hijau, Ramsey Point, Labuan Chimney Walking Trail, UTC Central Market, and more. Let's check it out! 

10 Places & Activities to Explore In Labuan 

Labuan Marine Museum 

Labuan Marine Museum consists of two levels of galleries with interior inspired from the naval ship structure. This gallery also houses 14 aquariums of varying sizes and a touch pool that offers visitors with a unique opportunity to touch and experience a varieties creature.

Labuan Marine Museum 

The 1st floor of the museum features 572 collections consisting of marine specimens and contemporary items such as fishing tools, diving gear, and oceanography technologies. The main attraction of the gallery is the 100 years old, 42-foot skeleton of an Indian Fin whale found on Sebatu Beach, Malacca. Check out my video HERE

Ramsey Point 

Ramsey Point 

Ramsey Point is located along the lively coastline of Pantai Tanjung Purun right next to the International Sea Sports Complex and Labuan Marine Museum. There are entries where you can also have your meal while enjoying the view and sea breeze. Check out my video HERE

Labuan World War II Memorial Park 

Labuan World War II Memorial Park 

On the first Sunday of November every year, a service to mark Remembrance Day is held here and is attended by locals and foreign visitors. Labuan World War II Memorial Park located along Jalan Tanjung. 3,908 graves of soldiers who either died in battle or captivity lie here.

Most of the soldiers were Australians and British with some from the Punjab Signal Corp, New Zealand as well locals who were killed during the Japanese invasion of Borneo or the Borneo campaign of 1945. 

This place is visited regularly by War Veteran groups, especially from Australia who have included Labuan as an important destination on their battle-field tours circuit. The place was constructed by Commonwealth War Graves Commission; well maintained, lawns are beautiful kept, peaceful, and tranquil. Check out my video HERE

Labuan United Nation 2008 Beach 

Labuan United Nation 2008 Beach 

Batu Manikar Beach, Pancur Hitam Beach, Layang-Layangan Beach, and Sungai Labu Beach Pantai are some of the beaches awarded as United Nations Cleanest Beach Award in 2008.

UTC Labuan Central Market

UTC Labuan Central Market 

UTC stands for Urban Transformation Centre is a one-stop center providing various government and private sector services to the local community. Labuan Central Market or Pasar Sentral Labuan is a modern complex that replaces the old public market. You can find traders selling local delicacies, dried seafood, kuih, sambal sticks, sago slabs, ragi balls, ambuyat, tapai, cakes and the usual meat, fish, and vegetables as well as fishing equipment, home decorative items, clothing, accessories and more.

Desa Tunas Hijau Labuan 

Desa Tunas Hijau Labuan 

Desa Tunas Hijau Labuan it’s a recreational village complete with accommodation, activities, nature, beach, food and beverages, convenient store, and more. This is a new destination for eco-tourism located on the southwest coast of Labuan. Read my full review about Desa Tunas Hijau (Desaland) Labuan Eco Recreational Village HERE

Labuan Chimney Walking Trails

Labuan Chimney Walking Trails

Tanjung Kubong Labuan Chimney Walking Trail is one of the popular trails on the island that you must not miss when you are in Labuan. There are many interesting stops along this 3.8km trail including the sunrise view. Check out my Labuan Geopark: Tanjung Kubong Labuan Chimney Walking Trail Experience  HERE

Labuan Geopark Tanjung Kubong

Labuan Geopark Tanjung Kubong 

Along Labuan Chimney Walking Trail, we discovered coal formation and sea cave. The earliest coal mining centre in Southeast Asia in 1847. There is a shaft and a tunnel as evidence of mining activities. Tanjung Kubong area consists of three sedimentary facies: pebbly sandstone facies, sandstone-mudstone facies, and mudstone facies of the Belait Formation estimated to be 15 million years old.

Palm Beach Resort & Spa Labuan 

Palm Beach Resort & Spa Labuan 

We stayed in the Palm Beach Resort & Spa Labuan located on Labuan Island, which lies at the west of Malaysian Borneo. Whether for getaway, or business, this resort offers exceptional experience and value. The resort has recently been upgraded and now offers an enjoyable and laidback getaway, and only a 15-minute drive to the town. It’s so convenient right, you get the quite serene sea view and also its near to the city. Full Review Palm Beach Resort & Spa Labuan HERE

Duty Free Shop 

Duty Free Shop 

How can we forget this stop, Labuan is a duty free haven so before heading home we all borong chocolates, sweets, there are also alcohol and more. 

10 Places & Activities to Explore in Labuan 

Hope you have an overview of what to do and where to go when you visit Labuan. Plus, don’t forget to adhere to the SOPs when you are travelling, to enter Labuan you need complete your vaccination and pass your PCR test. However, you need to check with right authority about the latest updated SOP requirement. Have an enjoyable and memorable trip. 

Thanks to Tourism Malaysia and Labuan Tourism for organizing this trip and also the care pack. Love it! 

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