Which one is better, Kota Kinabalu or Semporna?

Kota Kinabalu and Semporna are both located in Malaysia. Many people have been traveling to Malaysia for a long time, but they don’t know the difference between the two places in Malaysia. Which place is better? In fact, there are no good or bad attractions, it all depends on personal choice.

About Kota Kinabalu

Capital of Sabah

Kota Kinabalu, the King of Kota Kinabalu, is located in the north of Sabah and is also the capital of Sabah. The bright sunshine, the long coastline, the sacred mountains surrounded by blue sky and white clouds, the mangroves where gibbons and fireflies roam, and the world-famous sunset landscape are all the most obvious landscapes of Kota Kinabalu. The diverse tropical fish species and coral reefs on the world's ocean floor are enough to impress potential customers from all over the world. The night market in the city, the University of Sabah, and the Floating Mosque are also very classic attractions worth visiting.

About Semporna

A famous tourist attraction in Tawau County

Sena is located in southern Sabah and is a county in Tawau Province, Sabah. Beautiful tourist attraction. Xana is surrounded by clear blue waters and is a holy place for divers in the world. Pristine beaches, tropical trees and happy fish swimming in the sea attract tourists from all over the world.

There are many holy places worth visiting in Xana. Shibadan is the world's leading diving paradise, with a vertical drop of more than 600 meters into the deep blue sea. The Bajau people, known as the "Sea Gypsies", have also lived on this ocean for generations. They are unclaimed, eaten by the sea, pristine and worth exploring. In addition to Shibadan, Bangbang Island, Madijing Island, Kapalai Island and Mabu Island are all worth visiting. There are many seafood restaurants in Xianna Town. All kinds of sea fish, big lobsters, big crabs, and shells are very fresh and very cheap, so you can enjoy it.

Kota Kinabalu and Semporna have their own characteristics

Kota Kinabalu and Semporna are both island tourist destinations. What is the difference between these two places? What are the attractions that can’t be missed? Why do some tourists go to Semporna after going to Kota Kinabalu? Check out the section below.

Kota Kinabalu

Mountains, forests and sea, a comprehensive tourist attraction.

The scenery in Kota Kinabalu is more diverse, with the sea to the north and mountains to the south. Vertical and horizontal rivers create a different mangrove ecology. For travelers, there is much more to see and do.

Affected by ocean currents and the large number of tourists visiting famous tourist attractions, man-made garbage can be seen in some sea areas here, damaging the aesthetics.

There are various ways to play, such as mountain climbing, island hopping, snorkeling and diving, and experiencing the jungle, which can meet the various entertainment needs of different people.

Suitable for: families, parents, couples, company teams, etc.

Semporna

Sea Paradise

Semporna’s geological resources are not as rich as Kota Kinabalu. There is only the sea in Semporna, which brings the beauty of the sea to a new level.

The sea water here is as clear as a mirror, the ocean currents are gentle and stable, and the ocean topography is diverse, giving birth to a rich and diverse marine ecology.

Mainly playing in the sea, relatively simple.

Suitable for: couples, diving enthusiasts, and photography enthusiasts.

Biya Food

Malaysia is a multicultural country, and Kota Kinabalu also brings together a variety of food characteristics. In Kota Kinabalu, you can find Malaysian food, Chinese food, Indian food and various Western restaurants. Tourism has also promoted the booming development of the food industry here, making the cooking skills of Kota Kinabalu food more and more sophisticated. Seafood is the signature dish here. You can’t resist the fresh seafood and superb cooking skills. So, if you are a pure foodie, Kota Kinabalu will definitely not disappoint you. Eating five meals a day is not excessive.

The most famous specialties of Kota Kinabalu are white coffee, bird's nest and durian. Malaysia's white coffee originated in Ipoh, has a history of more than 100 years, and enjoys a high reputation in the world. Malaysia has a living environment suitable for swiftlets and has become a famous source of bird's nests. Compared with Indonesian golden bird's nest, Malaysian bird's nest has a more delicate texture and better taste. Malaysia is considered the origin of durian. The advantages of soil and climate make the quality of durians here much higher than that of Thailand. Among them, Musang King is the most famous. In addition, there are Sabah black tea, Bak Kut Teh, etc. It is also a very unique product, suitable for taking as travel notes to relatives and friends.

Fresh Benna Food

The historical background of Benna Fishing Village makes the seafood here richer and fresher, and the price is more affordable, but the taste is slightly inferior to that of Kota Kinabalu. After all, the cooking method in the village is relatively primitive, but it also restores the original tenderness and juiciness of the seafood. Apart from seafood, the selection of other food here is much smaller. The advantage here is that it's cheap. If you love seafood, you can have your fill here.

Choose between Kota Kinabalu or Semporna

If you are a diving enthusiast, please go to Semporna.

If you are an island lover, please go to Semporna.

If you are a photography enthusiast, please go to Semporna.

If you are taking care of young and old and can’t afford too much traveling, go to Kota Kinabalu.

If you are a foodie, food comes first and beauty comes second, then go to Kota Kinabalu.

If your trip is mainly for leisure and you have a slight mysophobia, going to Kota Kinabalu will be enough.