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Sabah Travel Guide 2025: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | December 2025

About Sabah

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

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Popular Destinations

Semporna

Semporna

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Mabul Island

Mabul Island

Mataking

Mataking

Pom Pom Island

Pom Pom Island

Mantanani Islands

Mantanani Islands

Sipadan

Sipadan

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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Kapalai

Kapalai

4.7/5499 Review
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Diving
Night view
Tanjung Aru Beach

Tanjung Aru Beach

4.8/52,226 Review
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Diving
Beaches and shores
Mengalum Island

Mengalum Island

4.6/5573 Review
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Diving
Night view
Mabul Island

Mabul Island

4.8/5519 Review
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Diving
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

4.5/51,691 Review
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Night view
Gaya Street

Gaya Street

4.5/5556 Review
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Night view
Kawa-kawa river cruise

Kawa-kawa river cruise

4.7/5385 Review
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Natural scenery
Night view
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

4.6/5393 Review
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Diving
Natural scenery
Manutik Island

Manutik Island

4.6/5153 Review
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Diving
Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island

4.7/5206 Review
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Diving

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Sabah, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Sabah dishes and foodie spots.
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Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

4.6/5336 Review
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Southeast Asian
Avg. VND162,393/person
Welcome Seafood Restaurant

Welcome Seafood Restaurant

4.7/51,167 Review
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Southeast Asian
Avg. VND612,904/person
AL FRESCO

AL FRESCO

3.9/517 Review
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Western-style
Terrace
Avg. VND476,703/person
Keng Wan Hing

Keng Wan Hing

4.6/545 Review
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Southeast Asian
Avg. VND52,385/person
Ming Ge Cafe

Ming Ge Cafe

4.3/527 Review
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Southeast Asian
Avg. VND120,485/person
GRAZIE Restaurant

GRAZIE Restaurant

4.5/55 Review
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Western-style
Avg. VND288,117/person
Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant

Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant

4.0/56 Review
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Southeast Asian
Avg. VND83,816/person
D'Soka Restaurant

D'Soka Restaurant

4.5/53 Review
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Southeast Asian
Avg. VND157,155/person
Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant

Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant

4.5/521 Review
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Asian Cuisine
Halal
Avg. VND183,347/person
Wiya Chicken Rice

Wiya Chicken Rice

4.8/5113 Review
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Asian Cuisine
Avg. VND83,816/person
Sky Blu Bar

Sky Blu Bar

16 Review
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Bars/Bistros
Terrace
Avg. VND523,850/person
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

4.6/5499 Review
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Asian Cuisine
Avg. VND141,439/person

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