Malaysia States & Federal Territories (Sabah)

 - Labuan secret beach

   

Labuan doesn’t have the same reputation as neighboring Sabah for postcard-perfect beaches.

But drive ten minutes from Labuan Port and you’ll find several unspoiled stretches of sand.

The undeveloped beaches along Labuan’s western and northern coastline are practically empty.

A handful of local families sit under the shady palm trees. Two or three kids play in the sand and splash around the gentle waters you won’t see anyone else.

Hardly any non-Malaysians have stepped foot on the sugar-like sand.

The Crazy Tourist recommends Layang-Layangan Beach and Surrender Point along the western coast. Check out Pohon Batu and Pancur Hitam Beach to the north.

  - Labuan’s Botanical Gardens

   Labuan’s Botanical Gardens is a tropical paradise within minutes of Labuan Town.

The public park has hundreds of plants, colorful flowers, and shady spots.

Back in the middle of the 19th-century, the British Government House stood inside the grounds. It was completely destroyed during World War 2.

Follow the paths around the park and discover mini-gardens, rare species of palm and the ruins of Government House.

 - Labuan Bird Park

    Labuan Bird Park houses more than 580 birds inside semi-wild enclosures.

Step inside and meet dozens of species including hornbills, kingfishers, and cockatoos.

Ostriches, eagles, and mynas live in other sections of the Bird Park.

Learn about the millions of birds that live inside Borneo’s ancient jungles.

Most travelers spend between one to two hours inside one of Labuan’s most family-friendly attractions.

Both Labuan Bird Park and the Chimney Museum are close to each other on the northern coast.

  - Labuan’s most historic site

   Ramsey Point might not appear like much at first glance. The unassuming beach lacks Labuan’s paradise-like environment along the northern coastline. But Ramsey Point played two critical roles in Labuan’s history.

In 1846, the Sultan of Brunei ceded Labuan to Captain RN Mundy of Great Britain. The British slowly expanded their influence to areas in North Borneo (today’s Sabah).

Allied forces landed on Ramsey Point in 1945 and liberated the island from Japanese occupation.

Stand on the coastline and spare a thought for the role this beach played in two significant events in Labuan’s history.