Pearl Island in Semporna, a paradise for mountain climbing enthusiasts

🏝️ The Pearl Island of Semporna, also known as the Sleeping Beauty Island, is a tranquil volcanic island and an excellent spot to overlook the vast scenery of the Tun Sakaran Marine Park! ⛰️ It has an altitude of 600 meters, and the hiking journey is about 700 meters to reach the summit! 🕒 The one-way hiking trip takes about 30 minutes, and the round trip is approximately 1 hour in total! The mountain is not very high, but it is quite primitive. During the climb, most people will sweat profusely💦! Singing joyfully while trekking through the tropical rainforest, and when you reach the top and see the beautiful scenery, you instantly feel 'This is heaven'☁️ 🚢 Travel Guide 1️⃣ Choose a group day tour: There are no fixed boat schedules, and you cannot go by yourself, so you need to join a group; signing up for a group tour will also include an afternoon visit to Mabul Island and the Warship Island, usually departing at 9:00 AM and arriving by 10:00 AM. You will stay on this island for about 2 hours; (highly recommended) 2️⃣ Charter a boat: If you want to spend more time exploring, you can choose to charter a boat, with prices starting from 1000 Malaysian Ringgit; you can plan your own itinerary; (general recommendation) After about 40 minutes of boat ride to the island, listen to a 10-minute English briefing and introduction, and then you can start your hiking adventure🧗 ⚠️ Precautions 1️⃣ Be sure to wear sports shoes (this is extremely important‼️), as the mountain paths are really rough, especially when descending, which involves steep slopes and primitive trails. If you need to rent shoes, they are available at the foot of the mountain, and the rental fee including socks is 10 Malaysian Ringgit; I didn't bring sports shoes to reduce luggage burden, renting shoes is quite convenient, and it's more hygienic with socks. 2️⃣ You must bring water when climbing, as there are no shops along the way; and you will sweat a lot in the tropical rainforest, so it's important to rehydrate timely to prevent heatstroke. 3️⃣ It is recommended to wear your own clothes, choose something loose, comfortable, and suitable for taking photos! After reaching the summit, 📷 the photo opportunities are fantastic; there are toilets at the bottom for changing into swimsuits🩱, which won't affect the subsequent snorkeling and island activities. 4️⃣ Know your limits: This requires a good deal of physical strength and stamina, and there are pavilions on the mountainside for resting. 5️⃣ There are places selling drinks🥤 at the summit, and the beverages are very cold🧊; 5 Malaysian Ringgit per bottle, with various drinks like cola available; although the guide said there weren't any, I found them both times I went. 👗 Dressing Suggestions Be sure to wear your own clothes, preferably bright colors, for absolutely stunning photos!