Sipadan, Marine sanctuary island in Sabah, Malaysia
The island rises 600 meters from the Celebes Sea floor through coral formations growing on an extinct volcanic cone near Malaysian Borneo.
The International Court of Justice granted Malaysia sovereignty over Sipadan in 2002 following a territorial dispute with Indonesia over ownership rights.
Marine researchers and photographers document the daily activities of green and hawksbill turtles, which come to nest on the white sand beaches.
The Malaysian government issues 120 diving permits per day through registered operators, requiring advance reservations for access to the marine sanctuary.
The Turtle Tomb contains an underwater cave network where numerous turtle skeletons rest, indicating where many became lost in the limestone passages.
Location: Kalimantan
GPS coordinates: 4.11468,118.62876
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
Southeast Asia contains geological formations, coral reefs and ancient temples. The destinations include Lake Toba volcanic lake in Indonesia, Wat Rong Khun Buddhist temple in Thailand and the historical city of Luang Prabang in Laos. The region contains the Banaue Rice Terraces, Komodo National Park and Belitung Island.
Malaysia offers diverse photographic subjects from the Cameron Highlands with their tea plantations to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The landscape includes tropical rainforests in Borneo, limestone formations at Batu Caves, and coral reefs off the Perhentian Islands. Chinese temples in Georgetown, rice fields in Kedah, and mangrove forests in Langkawi complement the photographic opportunities. Architecture ranges from colonial buildings in Malacca to Hindu shrines and modern skyscrapers. The islands of Tioman and Sipadan attract underwater photographers, while Kinabatangan River provides wildlife photography opportunities. Urban markets, plantations, and coastal sections complete the offering for various photographic genres.
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