Layang-layang Island (Pulau
Layang-layang) Information on Transport,
Attractions, Location, Diving and Resorts.
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300 km North of Kota Kinabalu lies the 'Jewel of the Borneo
Banks' Layang - Layang Island. It's Coral walls plunge a
staggering 6000 feet (2000 meters) down to the floor of
the South China Sea. Venturing below the surface of the
sparkling blue water, you'll be met with an average
visibility of 150 feet (50 meters) and find a dive
destination that is largely unexplored. |
The only Resort on the Island officially opened in March of
1996. This offers the adventurous diver, an opportunity to
experience Frontier Diving at its best. The dramatic
underwater topography of this unique atoll, combined with
its remote location, accounts for the abundant marine life
and pristine condition. Large shoals of pelagic, including
massive numbers of barracuda, jacks and the hammerhead shark
frequent these waters.
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The reefs & walls are also home to some of the
finest & most spectacular displays of hard and soft
corals in the world. They also harbor many species yet
to be identified and named. Layang
Layang Island Resort caters to all your worldly needs.
Every room is air-conditioned with private amenities and
comes equipped with TV, fridge, extra size beds and a
private balcony.
Facing the calm water of the lagoon with 76 rooms and 10
suites in six blocks of hardwood timber structures, it
shares the look of a Longhouse, the traditional
community homes of Borneo’s tribal people.
After a day of incredible underwater adventure, one can
sit back and soak in the beauty and peacefulness of the
spectacular sunset that only a remote island in the
middle of the South China Sea can deliver. April and
May is the best time to see schools of scalloped
hammerhead sharks, which gather to perform mating
rituals. Best time to visit is April through October.
Rainy season is November to March.
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