Sabah
Sabah Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Semporna
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Pom Pom Island
Mataking
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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What to eat
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Popular Attractions in Sabah
Kapalai | Mabul Island | Sipadan Island | Tanjung Aru Beach | Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park | Manukan Island | Pom Pom Island | Mataking Island | Bohey Dulang Island | Pom Pom Island | Mataking Island | Timba Timba Island | Mantanani Islands | Pulau Mantanai Besar | Alaya Beach Club | Tanjung Aru Beach | Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park | Manukan Island | Kapalai | Sipadan Island | Sipadan Mangrove Resort | Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) | Turtle Islands Park | Lankayan Island | Mount Kinabalu | Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle | Kundasang War Memorial | The Tip of Borneo | DMA Gombizau Honey Bee Farm | Kelambu Beach
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