How amazing is Mermaid Island? You'll know once you visit!

Mermaid Island, located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, is actually called Mantanani Island. It got its name because two wild dugongs, also known as "mermaids," were found in the nearby waters. The beach is white and soft, and the sea is green and blue, clear to the bottom. Perhaps God spilled a palette to create such pure colors. Things to do: Experience Mermaid Island! White Sand Beach Fine white sand and clear sea water are the standard for a vacation island worth visiting. Mermaid Island is the only island in Kota Kinabalu with a white sand beach. The sea stretches out in front of you, from shallow to deep, and any photo you take will be a masterpiece! Coral Reef Snorkeling Because it is far from the mainland, the marine ecology around Mermaid Island is well protected. When snorkeling, you can see colorful coral reefs and a variety of tropical fish. Sky Mirror/Sea Swing You can also find the popular photo spot on Instagram on Mermaid Island. Although the Sky Mirror is not large, the photos are stunning. There are also swings, hammocks, and other recreational facilities on the beach, as well as flamingo and unicorn floating beds. Most of the boats or resorts on the island offer free flamingo and unicorn inflatables for guests. You can take them out to sea and pose for photos! Visit the island village and experience island culture On the other side of Mermaid Island, there are dozens of indigenous families. On the way to the village, you will pass a green meadow with cattle, sheep, and egrets. The children on the island play in the water, on the beach, and next to the huts, creating a pastoral scene. Sunset as beautiful as Tanjung Aru The small village is also a great place to watch the sunset, which is as beautiful as the sunset at Tanjung Aru Beach. The sea ripples in the afterglow of the sunset, like a river of red agate, golden and beautiful. Mermaid's Tears The legendary blue tears are a sign of a mermaid's heartbreak, formed by her tears falling into the sea. Blue tears can only survive for less than 100 seconds after leaving the sea. As the energy disappears, the light of the blue tears fades, and their life ends. To see this amazing sight, you need to rely on luck, as it depends on the season and weather. How to plan your trip? Recommendation 1: Mermaid Island Day Tour Recommended because: The itinerary is full, with 2 attractions in Kota Kinabalu in 1 day, Kawa Mangrove + Mermaid Island Depart from Kota Kinabalu around 7 am, go snorkeling, take photos, and enjoy free time on the island. Return from Mermaid Island around 3 pm. Combine with the Kawa Mangrove Tour. After returning from Mermaid Island, take a boat tour of the mangrove river to look for the proboscis monkey and romantic fireflies, making the itinerary very rich. Recommendation 2: Stay at a resort on the island Recommended because: The itinerary is more comfortable, with exclusive access to the island in the evening and morning, and the chance to see blue tears. Enjoy the tranquility of the island, visit the village to see the life of the islanders, wait for a romantic sunset over the sea, and look for the mysterious blue tears along the beach at night. These are experiences that a day tour cannot offer.