Layang-Layang Island, Sabah

Layang-Layang Island

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Today we would to introduce about Layang-Layang Island in Sabah. Before that we will explain where Sabah already located. Sabah is one of the 13 member states of Malaysia, and is its easternmost state. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo and known as the second largest state in the country after Sarawak. Now we will explain about Layang- Layang Island. It is situated 300 km northwest of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia also known as 'The Jewels of the Borneo Banks'. When you go to Layang-Layang, do not expect to arrive at a tropical paradise. The place used to be an active marine base, and until only recent no public visitors where allowed on the 'man-made island'. Because of the splendid diving conditions, Layang Layang is a must-visit destination for scuba diving enthusiasts.

there is map of Layang-Layang Island :

there is map of Sabah :

The interesting in Layang-Layang Island are the only thing you can do at Layang Layang is eat, sleep and dive. No problems are encountered with getting a permit over here (unlike Sipadan where only a certain number of people are allowed to dive per day). Between the 1st of April and the 15th of May a surcharge (10%) is asked because of a big number of hammerhead sharks that swim around the island in that period. There is also a big chance of spotting whale sharks (always high on every diver's wish list). Layang Layang has splendid diving conditions; corals are in pristine condition. The waters are unspoilt and unpolluted; there are no fishing activities and almost no other disturbances.