What fun things are there in Semporna? Semporna diving certification guide

It feels really uncomfortable to see the sea from a distance and not to play with it. Just playing in the water next to it makes me feel that I would be at a disadvantage if I came to the seaside. I always feel that there are many unknown beauties under the sea that I have missed. Therefore, you can learn to dive. The scenery in Semporna is so beautiful, wouldn’t it be a good idea to go there to do research? Preparation before traveling

1. Visa:

Compared with the need for a consulate visa a year ago, Malaysia’s online visa application for mainland citizens is really convenient.

You only need to log in: www.windowmalaysia.my, fill in the information, and pass in minutes. Just print it out.

The only thing to note is that the ID photo should be taken from the source file taken in a photo studio. It is easy to fail to submit the photo if it is copied.

2. Air tickets:

Still AirAsia flies to Sabah and transfers to Tawau.

3. Land transportation:

It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Tawau Airport to Semporna. There are many taxis at the airport gate that can be taken at any time, and the price is about 30 ringgit. Of course, you can also book a ride on Taobao in advance.

4. Accommodation

Semporna is very small, not much more than nine o'clock.

The Haifeng Hotel where we stayed claims to be the only business hotel in Semporna. Although a bit dated, the overall service is passable. The key is silence.

Other express hotels such as Pacific Hotel and Sipadan Hotel are relatively close to the food stalls and are noisy.

Five: Foreign Exchange

Because a small place like Semporna has been invaded by a large number of Chinese tourists, Alipay and WeChat have become quite common. It is recommended to withdraw some cash directly at the airport without exchanging ringgit domestically. Subsequent consumption can basically be handled by UnionPay, Alipay, and WeChat. Diving preparation

1. You can find several companies by searching Taobao and register. Of course, if it’s not the peak holiday period, you can also go to Semporna to find it now, as the town is full of dive shops.

2. You can bring a camera. There are many beautiful scenery to take pictures on the road and during training and rest. This time I only brought my mobile phone. I regret it.

3. Bring a jellyfish suit. Although the diving shop will provide diving suits, they are relatively thick. When you rest between dives, wearing them will be very stuffy and you will easily get sunburned if you take them off, so wear one underneath. It is better to wear a thin jellyfish suit and then a thick diving suit from the dive shop.

4. Go to the pharmacy to buy anti-inflammatory eye drops and ear drops such as chloramphenicol. High-intensity diving for several days increases the risk of inflammation.

5. There is no problem wearing contact lenses with your eyes open underwater. I also bought prescription swimming goggles in advance, but I didn’t use them at all later.

6. Warm reminder: It is recommended to take the OW and AOW exams together, only two extra days. It is also recommended to add a day of diving experience in Sipadan after completing the exam.

7. There are many beautiful islands in Semporna. You can communicate with the dive shop in advance and try to let them arrange different islands every day to experience different scenery. DAYI

Kota Kinabalu

Familiar taste, nostalgic scenery.

Semporna

After finishing the theoretical class on the first day, we went straight to the seafood stall and had a feast.

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Semporna

Semporna

Semporna

With the evening Feng was wandering around and saw the pier where we went to Kapalai last year. Time flies so fast.

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Semporna DAYII

OW The next day, I arrived at Battleship Island early in the morning and started the first practical course.

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Any island in Semporna is so beautiful.

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Semporna

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The islanders on the island have their own pastimes every day. There is no interaction with groups of tourists and students from outside.

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Semporna

Semporna

The course ended on the second day and we returned to Semporna in the afternoon. The instructor took me and my friend who was attending class together to a very good local Indian restaurant.

Semporna is not big, but if you want to find a unique way to avoid the dianping list and find delicious food, you must ask the locals for guidance.

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Flying cake standing up

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Semporna

Xian Burna

Went for dinner in the evening and continued with seafood.

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Semporna

Mao Shan King, ahhhh, delicious!

Semporna DAYIII

Semporna

On the third day of OW, it was the second time to go diving. It’s still Battleship Island.

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Semporna

It started to rain heavily when we arrived on the island, so the coach took us directly into the water.

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Semporna

Semporna

Semporna

Use a string Plantains cost 3 MYR, and we exchanged boats with local children. As a result, because the person was too heavy, water kept leaking out, and it sank soon after. Rowing actually tests body fat content.

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Be cool

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Semporna

After class, I went to eat sweet and sour snot noodles with the coach. Hula hula is very enjoyable

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For dinner, go to the steam pot next to the hotel. Compared with the steamed seafood eaten in China, the biggest advantage of Semporna is that it is fresh.

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Semporna

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Semporna DAYIV

On the first day of AOW, I found out the afternoon before that we were still scheduled to stay at Battleship Island, so I went to negotiate with the dive shop, but it was too late, so I continued to Battleship Island. I didn’t even bother taking pictures anymore.

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Semporna

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Semporna

Tired of seafood Come here to eat KFC.

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Semporna DAYV

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The second day of AOW, Mabul Island. Saw the drilling platform again, saw Kapalai again.

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Instant noodles from Indian restaurants. Speaking of which, the traditional way of eating instant noodles in Malaysia is quite unpalatable. The texture of the noodles and the taste of the ingredients are average. But after being messed with by this store, I turned around.

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VI

It was quite a mistake to only arrange the course time and not to arrange an extra day Going to Sipadan is a big regret. But it’s good to keep it in mind. It’s quite convenient to come here anyway. With thoughts in mind, I took a plane and left Tawau for Kota Kinabalu.

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The flight back to China is in the afternoon. After arriving in Kota Kinabalu, there are still 6 hours left for free activities. So I took a taxi to eat Bak Kut Teh. When I got there, I discovered that Bak Kut Teh is only open for dinner. Sadly, I could only go to the Hong Kong-style restaurant next door for lunch.

Kota Kinabalu

Because

Kota Kinabalu

After dinner, sit down at Oldtown White Coffee. This brand's fame in China probably comes from the instant white coffee brought by friends who returned from Malaysia.

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KOTA KINABALU

KOTA KINABALU

Bai Bai. It should be coming again soon.