Essential Items for a Trip to Semporna!

**Must-Bring Items for a Trip to Semporna!**

⭐ **Documents**

✅ Passport

✅ ID card (just in case)

✅ Printed materials:

1. Entry registration form (fill out within three days before the trip)

2. Flight and hotel itinerary (for customs clearance)

3. Activity confirmation (for showing to the driver and personal reference)

4. Hotel invoice (marking tax situation to avoid double taxation)

✔ SIM card (Celcom has the best signal on the island, can be purchased on Taobao)

💰 **Currency Exchange:**

Use a UnionPay card with a chip to withdraw cash from ATMs with UnionPay logo

→ **Other Items:**

Sunscreen (physical sunscreen is recommended for diving) - sunscreen shirts/jellyfish shirts

Sports shoes

Water shoes

Swimsuits

→ **Diving Gear:**

♥ Sun-protective clothing with a hood + sunglasses

Choose a type with a zipper that can cover the face as well; when not diving, stay well-covered!

♥ Disposable bite valves (useful for both deep-sea and surface diving, more hygienic; prepare 2-3 for replacement)

♥ Windproof poncho (essential for those sensitive to cold; don’t assume you won’t need it just because it’s summer; it can get very cold when you exit the water and face the sea breeze in wet gear)

♥ Sunscreen paste for face (if you use it, avoid covering the area where the mask sits to prevent water leakage)

→ **Personal Care:**

Toothbrush and toothpaste, travel-sized skincare, shampoo and body wash, makeup remover, compressed face towels, intimate care wash, waterproof sunscreen, after-sun repair lotion

→ **Travel Tips:**

* **Time Difference:**

Semporna is in the same time zone as China (GMT+8), so there is no time difference.

* **Climate:**

Semporna has a tropical rainforest climate with only summer, divided into dry and rainy seasons. The humidity is very high, and you will sweat a lot even when walking.

* **Language:**

There are many local Chinese people, so basic communication is easy. Basic English is also more than sufficient.

Additionally, I booked my hotel in Semporna through Azgo and used the referral code ⭐LEMON8⭐, saving fifty bucks per night.

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