Sabah
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Sabah Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July, 2026

About Sabah

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

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Popular Destinations

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Semporna

Semporna

Mabul Island

Mabul Island

Mataking

Mataking

Pom Pom Island

Pom Pom Island

Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island

Mantanani Islands

Mantanani Islands

Things to do in Sabah

What to do

Looking for things to do in Sabah? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Tanjung Aru Beach
Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8/52,380 Reviews
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Diving
Beaches and shores
Kapalai
Kapalai
4.7/5500 Reviews
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Diving
Night view
Mabul Island
Mabul Island
4.8/5520 Reviews
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Diving
Night view
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6/5395 Reviews
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Diving
Natural scenery
Mengalum Island
Mengalum Island
4.6/5574 Reviews
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Diving
Night view
Sipadan Island
Sipadan Island
4.7/5207 Reviews
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Diving
Kinabalu GeoPark
Kinabalu GeoPark
4.7/5256 Reviews
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Hiking
Natural scenery
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5/51,691 Reviews
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Night view
Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
5.0/58 Reviews
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Boat tour
Gaya Street
Gaya Street
4.5/5558 Reviews
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Night view
Kawa-kawa river cruise
Kawa-kawa river cruise
4.6/5386 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Sabah dishes and foodie spots.
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Yee Fung Laksa
Yee Fung Laksa
4.8/5515 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €4/person
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
4.7/51,066 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. €22/person
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
4.7/5458 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €5/person
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.6/5263 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €6/person
Breeze Restaurant
Breeze Restaurant
3.5/517 Reviews
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Bars/bistros
Sunset
Avg. €17/person
Fook Yuen Cafe & Bakery-Gaya Street
Fook Yuen Cafe & Bakery-Gaya Street
4.9/5205 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €3/person
Keng Wan Hing
Keng Wan Hing
4.6/544 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €3/person
Ming Ge Cafe
Ming Ge Cafe
4.2/532 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €4/person
Al Fresco
Al Fresco
3.4/516 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Terrace
Avg. €18/person
Wiya Chicken Rice
Wiya Chicken Rice
4.7/5115 Reviews
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Asian cuisine
Avg. €3/person
GRAZIE Restaurant
GRAZIE Restaurant
4.5/54 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. €10/person
Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant
Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant
4.0/526 Reviews
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Asian cuisine
Terrace
Avg. €6/person

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