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Layang Layang Island,
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Layang Layang when translated means "Swallow's Reef" (although there are no swallows present) is fast becoming another of Malaysia's premier dive destinations after the world-famous Sipadan Island.
This oceanic atoll is situated in the South China Sea about 300 kilometers north west of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah. The little land mass supports a luxurious 90-room dive resort, a Malaysian Naval base and a nesting colony for several sea-faring migratory birds.
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The reef topography is essentially made up of a rich growth of hard corals; some are shallow that they break surface during low tides, but most begin at depths of about 5 metres to the ocean floor. |
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The deep water attracts numerous pelagics and offers some exciting encounters off the wall. |
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Getting there |
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The nearest kick-off point to Pulau Layang Layang is from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Direct flights are available from Tokyo, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Seoul, Hong Kong, Manila, Cebu, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. |
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From Kota Kinabalu a private charter company flies clients to Layang Layang, arranged by Layang Layang Island Resort. |
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Best time to go |
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February – October
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