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Island federal territory of Malaysia
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The Chimney is just a short drive from the town just like any other destination due to the island size. This 106 feet (30 m) high red brick stack, also known by the local as Punil, is an artifact from Labuan's coal mining era (1847–1912). However no one knows the true purpose of the chimney. Entry is free of charge. Close to the Chimney there is a small Chimney Museum.
The bird park is opposite the Chimney. It consists of 3 large connected domes. Houses a number of species of bird.
Interesting settlement where houses, shops, and mosques are built on wooden houses on the water shore. No boat is needed to get in to the village. It is accessible by road till the parking areas near the entrance. You can then, choose to walk around the village on the wooden bridge or steel concrete walkways (e.g. Patau- Patau 1). The villagers are friendly and don't mind tourists walking around their villages and snapping pictures.
The largest mosque in Labuan. Features grey futuristic architecture.
Parade ground with beautiful landscape and green field. New Year, Federal Territory Day and National Day celebrations are held here.
The only 18-hole golf course in Labuan that boasts a championship course designed by Ted Parslow. The golf club is owned by Perbadanan Labuan and managed by Saujana Scape & Greens Sdn Bhd. The golf course boasts a beautiful setting bordered by a magnificent view of the South China Sea and cooling greenery.
The 9-hole Labuan Golf Course boasts a driving range, putting green, squash and tennis courts, gymnasium, swimming pool, restaurant and karaoke lounge.
Located at Tanjung Aru. A reservation is required. One of the main attraction in Labuan. It is said that if you come to Labuan, it's a must to enjoy its crab delicacies. "Anjung Ketam", at Tanjung Aru (not that Tanjung Aru in Kota Kinabalu) is well-known for crab dishes. This food court consists of 4 stalls, all serving fresh crabs, lobsters and other seafoods. Advance bookings are advised, especially if you want your foods to ready by the time you come, and also some ingredients may have run out if you don't book early ahead. Some of the examples are crab curry, crab in butter milk, and just boiled crab (locals prefer this because they say it retains most of the crab taste). May cost you RM15-30 per person.
Located at Jalan Kemajuan at the Labuan Town. Seafood delicacies with Chinese style. No pork serve.
A Malay seafood restaurant. Located at Jalan Merdeka next to Labuan International Ferry Terminal. Serve lunch and dinner. Nice view of Victoria Bay.
A food court that located next to Grand Dorsett hotel and in front of Financial Park complex. Famous for its local delicacies such as BBQ chicken wing, satay, and ABC.
A seafood restaurant located at Tiara Resort. Fine ambiance. Lunch 10:30AM-2:30PM and dinner 6-10PM. Halal.
Lazenda Commercial Centre near D'One Mart 24-hr supermarket. A family restaurant providing many types of traditional and fusion chicken dishes.
Of Tiara Labuan Resort. An exclusive restaurant that serve western and Asian cuisine. Halal.
Of Grand Dorsett Hotel. Serves high-quality western and oriental buffet dinner.
Budget hotel
Labuan Island Hotels
Minimalist rooms with A/C, attached toilet and wifi. Breakfast for a fee.
An ochre-colored multi-story hotel with wifi and a/c but not much else.
A 2-star boutique hotel located near to Labuan Museum, Labuan Square, and Sri Malindo Restaurant.
A 2 -star hotel located near to Financial Park, banks (Agro Bank,Bank Simpanan Nasional and Bank Islam), restaurants, cyber cafe and night clubs.
A 3-star hotel is the best hotel location in Labuan, 5 minutes by car to airport 5 minutes walking distance to Labuan International Ferry Terminal.
Located next to Labuan Bazaar and duty free shopping area of Jalan OKK Awang Besar.
One of homestay program area in Labuan. Not really far from town. You can enjoy the richness of Brunei Malay culture, villager activities (such as fishing) and local food in this beautiful traditional water village (all house built above sea water).
The only 5-star hotel in Labuan. Located very near to Financial Park Complex and next to Labuan Square.
A 4-star rated hotel is located by the sea, and the Financial Park, hence the name. There is a food court (Medan Selera) in front of this hotel that serve local food
Located at one of the towers in Financial Park complex. The largest and only shopping mall in Labuan is under this apartment.
Located at Manikar Beach, about 20 minutes drive from the airport and the town. Initially known as Sheraton Manikar Resort, the new owners of the 17-acre property that offers 245 spacious rooms and a westward view over the South China Sea.
A 4-star hotel that offers 'top class resort style living'. About 5 minutes drive from Labuan Town. In front of Tanjung Batu beach and not far from Labuan World War II Memorial.
By boat
You can arrive in Labuan by ferry from Brunei, Lawas, Limbang, Sipitang and Menumbok, where a vehicular ferry operates.
Labuan Town is small enough to be comfortably explored on foot. The town is one of the most pedestrian friendly towns in Malaysia.
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