Attractions in Malaysia

Location

As the name stated, Labuan Bird Park is undoubtedly located in the famous free port island, Labuan. It is located around 16km away from the city centre of Labuan Island. It is situated at the northernmost tip of Labuan Island and it is near to one of the famous landmarks, Tanjung Kubong Tunnel. The park is accessible via the Tanjung Kubong Road.

Overview

The 6.9 hectares big Labuan Bird Park acts as a home to all kinds of Borneo birds where you can hardly see it around anywhere except in the deep forests of Borneo. There are many different species, up to 580 of birds showcased in the bird park. They include the famous Cockatoo, kingfishers, peacocks, hornbills and sharmas, just to name a few. There are quite a number of activities that can be done in the park. Besides sightseeing while gaining knowledge towards all these exotic birds, one can take photographs with them and enjoy the daily performances featuring live bird show. A visit to the Labuan Bird Park is definitely worth every penny as it is suitable for all ages. You can bring your family with elders and kids and they will enjoy the day for sure. Plus, the entrance fee is affordable. It is only RM3 for adults, RM1 for children from ages 5 to 12 and for those under the age of 5, they get free entrance. The amazing bird park is opened every day including public holidays from 10am to 5pm.

Spending a night or two is definitely advisable as Labuan has a lot to offer. The accommodation in Labuan is in satisfactory state. It provides hotels ranging from budget hotels to luxurious hotels. One of the many popular hotels in Labuan is the Grand Dorsett Labuan Hotel. It is close to the city centre of Labuan and its strategic location is one of the attractions that attract guests from all around the world. Shopping in Labuan is has to be in your to-do-list as Labuan is famous for its duty free products. Duty free outlets carry quite a number of goods and products including perfumes, chocolates, watches, cosmetics and etc. Moreover, there are smaller outlets that sells locally made products as well as those that are imported especially from Philippine. Do remember that you are allowed to bargain in smaller outlets and not those big ones as their prices are mostly fixed. Thus, help yourself in bargaining and purchase with attractive prices.

Transport

The best way to get to Labuan Bird Park is by hailing a taxi as it is easy to find almost anywhere in Labuan. The taxi ride will take up only 20 minutes. You can also take the mini bus services as they travel around Labuan.