Pulau Labuan Travel Guide

  Labuan Island main attractions
by SangAji
 
  • Labuan Island main attractions
      Labuan Island main attractions
    by SangAji
  • Labuan as seen from ferry MV Shuttle Hope
      Labuan as seen from ferry MV Shuttle...
    by SangAji
  • Labuan, seafood & Duty Free island
      Labuan, seafood & Duty Free island
    by SangAji
  • Layang2an Beach, Labuan
      Layang2an Beach, Labuan
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  • lone fisherman in sampan
      lone fisherman in sampan
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Things to Do  

Surrender Point

Surrender Point, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  marks the beginning of the end of WW2 for Borneo.....a reminder of the sufferings and sacrifices made by past generations...so that future generations appreciate the atrocities and inhumanity of wars......and aspires for peace for all. 

Bird Park

Bird Park, Pulau Labuan

 lotharscheer Says:  Nice collection of birds, well worth of going there.The Labuan Bird Park is everyday opened from 10AM till 5PM. 

Restaurants  

Jolly Roger Restaurant: Great Selection of International Food

Jolly Roger Restaurant: Great Selection of International Food, Pulau Labuan

 mobilman Says:  Nice quiet restaurant with a pirate theme. Food is very high quality but reasonably priced. Best thing of all is the beer is the coldest in Labuan! Two nice flat screen TV's grace the walls and a hot coffee machine serves cappuccino's instantly. Great that it is open from... 

Food Court @ Financial Park: Meals in-between Shopping

Food Court @ Financial Park: Meals in-between Shopping, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  wide choices of local rice n noodles....fresh juices....variety of cooking styles.....halal food n drinks ..... no alcoholopens 7am to 5pm every working days, longer hours weekends. nasi lemaklambsizzlingfresh fruit juices 

Anjung Ketam, Tanjung Aru: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!

Anjung Ketam, Tanjung Aru: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  being an island, Labuan is blessed with fresh seafoodand there are a few seaside local seafood restaurants along Tanjung Aru and Tanjung Ketamopen air environment, no pretenses and no sophisticationjust a focus on seafood!!!!so get your handsful............ and get cracking... 

Azzahrah Restaurant: Hot & Spicy dishes

Azzahrah Restaurant: Hot & Spicy dishes, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  for lovers of hot and spicy local dishes, at very reasonable prices ikan goreng beladoayam penyetcendol to cool down the hot n spicy food 

Nightlife  

Kings: Nightlife

Kings: Nightlife, Pulau Labuan

 speakthetruth Says:  This bar and most of the other bars in Labuan are fronts for sex slavery. The girls are tricked to come there from Philippones and some from Indonesia. They are told that they will work as waitress or saleslady but when they arrive there passports are taken from them. They... 

Transportation  

Labuan Ferry Terminal

Labuan Ferry Terminal, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  Labuan is served by boats and ferries to towns in Sabah, Brunei and Sarawak. 

Labuan Airport

Labuan Airport, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  Being an island, Labuan is connected to the outside world by an airport, built during WW2 using conscripted labour from around Sabah, Brunei and Sarawak.Now, Labuan's airport has been modernised to cater for jets..with flights to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and airports... 

MV Shuttle Hope from Serasa, Brunei to Labuan

MV Shuttle Hope from Serasa, Brunei to Labuan, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  MV Shuttle Hope, a vehicles and passenger ferry, operates daily from Serasa, Brunei to Labuan;Serasa - Labuan @ 9.15am, check-in latest 8.30am, arrive 11.00amLabuan - Serasa @ 4.00pm, check-in latest 3.30pm, arrive 5.30pmSaloon car + driver = B$50+ (one way)MPV + driver =... 

Taxi

Taxi, Pulau Labuan

 lotharscheer Says:  Fixed rates for taxi fares from Labuan to any destinations in Labuan without meter:to the airport zone 2, rm 10; to Bird Park and Batu Manikar beach zone 6, rm 25... 

Ferry & Boat to mainland

Ferry & Boat to mainland, Pulau Labuan

 mansionion Says:  There is regular service of ferry/boat from Labuan to the surrounding cities in the mainland. The ferry time table is as follows: (taken from www.labuanweb.com) Kota Kinabalu to Labuan (approx 3 hours journey)8.00am & 1.30pm Labuan to Kota Kinabalu (approx 3 hours... 

Shopping  

Seafood market: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!

Seafood market: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  fresh seafood...catch of the day....direct from the sea! all sorts of seafood..fishesprawnscuttlefishcrabs local prices 

Local Market: Fresh Fruits & Veggies

Local Market: Fresh Fruits & Veggies, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  Labuan's local market offers a wide selection of fresh fruits and veggies.... and seasonal fruits... jaring...sotong.... 

Labuan "Duty Free" Island: Duty Free Shopping, Unbelievable Prices

Labuan "Duty Free" Island: Duty Free Shopping, Unbelievable Prices, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  Labuan is a duty free island..and some goods are at unbelievable duty free prices..so don't miss the opportunity to shop till you drop! chocolates....perfumes....textiles.....beverages....jewellery duty free prices........ do bargain.... 

What to Pack  

Credit Cards & Cash Card

Credit Cards & Cash Card, Pulau Labuan

 muddybok Says:   Just bring your credit cards & cash cards if you like to shop impulsively.Just joking!!! 

Off The Beaten Path  

Watch Fishermen at Layang Layangan Beach

Watch Fishermen at Layang Layangan Beach, Pulau Labuan

 SangAji Says:  spend a few hours in the late afternoon at Layang2an Beachall by yourself (and family)....and watch fishermen in sampans whilst the sun setsbargain for the freshest catch of the day......kick sand to your heart's contentand shout n laugh as loud as possible...empty your... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Labuan Sea Sport Complex

Labuan Sea Sport Complex, Pulau Labuan

 muddybok Says:  You can do most of the sea sport such as sailing, Jet Ski & other sea sport here.There is a mini aquarium at the complex & you can touch some baby black tip reef sharks, shellfish, and sea cucumber at the entrance of the aquarium.Upper floor has some mock sharks, rays and... 

Favorites  

Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know, Pulau Labuan

 simks1980 Says:  browse through www.labuan.net and you can get everything you need to know about Labuan Island 

Duty Free

Duty Free, Pulau Labuan

 muddybok Says:  It's very nice to shop duty free especially you're paying heavy import duty for your entire life.Automotive is really affordable & you can easily own a nice Land Cruisers or "expensive" Land Rover at Labuan.Don't even think about buying a car here and bring back to your... 

The Place

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The People

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 Pulau Labuan - Labuan is well-known for its cheap liquor + cigarettes. It is a duty free port where you get to see more Honda and Toyota than national cars. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  there is very little info on pulau labuan in malaysia.could someone give any info on the best place to stay,where to find... 

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A: The best place to stay: You can stay in town area, depends on your budget. I would suggest Tiara Hotel or Grand Dorset. There are alot of small and budgets hotel in... 

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Labuan (Spirited Away)

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 I impressed all the girls by picking the rarest seashells that they ever seen & gave them those shells of course. Good work Bok!!! 

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Pulau Labuan, Malaysia

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 Once called the 'Jewel of the Orient'- a tiny island just off Sabah, East Malaysia. The island boasts plentiful duty-free goods as well as fresh seafood! Snorkelling and deep-sea diving a major... 

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Island of Pulau Labuan

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 Pulau Labuan is the main island of Malaysian Federal Territory of Labuan.It is an offshore financial centre offering international financial and business services. 

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**...LABUAN...**

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 Pulau Labuan, which its name derives from the word ‘pelabohan/labohan’ meaning anchorage, is situated at the North of Brunei Bay and faces the South China Sea. It comprises of one main triangle shaped... 

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Labuan Island, jewel in Brunei Bay

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 Labuan sits in the middle of Brunei Bay and is the gateway to towns across the sea in Sabah, Brunei and Sarawak. 

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