Peace Park

Peace Park

Situated at Layang-Layangan. This beatifully landscaped park was built as a memorial and renunciation of the horrors of war. A huge man-made mound is the focal point and there is a plaque signifying the renunciation of war.

World War II Memorial

World War II Memorial

This is Malaysia's largest war grave. Some 3,908 soldiers mostly Australians, British and Indian are buried here. A memorial service is held on Remembrance Day every year on a Sunday closest to 11th of November. Many war veterans, families of war victims from Australia and other Commonwealth countries attend this service each year.

Bird Park

Bird Park

Located near the Tanjung Kubong Tunnel. This Bird Park exhibits a large variety of tropical birds from around the region such as hornbills, kingfishers, sharmas, mynas, herons and maybeeven ostriches and peacocks.

The Chimney

Chimney

This 106 feet high structure is Labuan's most well-known landmark. Itvwas built in the 1800's. The actual purpose of the chimney is stll mystery but many believe it served as a ventilation shaft. Recent arcaeological study found no traces of smoke to suggest its use as a chimney.

Tanjung Kubong Tunnel

Tanjung Kubong Tunnel

Coal mining in 18th century Labuan
The northern tip of the island is called Tanjung Kubong. An expansive network of underground tunnels and deep wells are found in this area. This is the site of coal mining, which started in 1847. The mine was operated by various British companies for 64 years. The last one, the New Central Borneo, installed an 8 mile long railway track to Victoria Port to facilitate the export of the coal. A series of mining accidents led to the closure of the mine in 1911. The area is dotted with pits and tunnels. Old bricks and pieces of rail tracks and rusted cables can still be seen strewn on the ground. One can actually enter a low tunnel with the help of a short rope and emerge from the top. Across the road next to the Chimney, is a vertical well. It is 10 feet wide and measuring some 100 feet deep. At the bottom of this well are found entrances of more tunnels, which are yet to be explored.

Japanese Surrender Point

Surrender Point

Japanese Surrender Point also at Layang-Layangan. This is where the 37th Japanese Southerm Amy surrender to the 9th Division Australian Imperial Forces on 9th September 1945 which led to the end of WWll in Borneo. It is also in this area that South East Asia's first war crime trials were conducted.

Labuan Marine Mesuem

The Labuan Marine Museum exhibits a variety of fishes, mollusks, crustacean and corals. Its ground level focuses on marine life, wrecks, corals and mangrove with life specimens of marine animals. Level one contains replicas and illustrations of coral, sharks, stringrays, marine reptiles, fishes, marlin and marine mammals, and sections on fishing and diving activities, oceanography and mollusks.

Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

Manja Rasa Restaurant at Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

Labuan International Sea Sports Complex is a world class water sports center. It covers an area of 5.91 acres. Its facilities include a sea sports center, souvenir, shops, eateries and viewing tower. The Labuan marine museum is also located inside this sea sports complex. The museum showcases a large variety of marine fishes.

Labuan Square (Dataran Labuan)

Its central focus is a raised open-air stage with tall flag poles flying the flags of Malaysia. At one end is the town's field. At the other end is a replica of the "Chimney" with beautiful landscapped garden and fountains. It is popular venue for some of Labuan's main events.

Labuan Square (Dataran Labuan)

Water Village (Kampung Air)

Water Village

There are two main water villages namely Kampung Bebuluh and Kampung Patau-Patau. The residents are mainly Brunei Malay. The wooden houses are built on stilts over water and are connected to each other by numerous wooden walkways. Almost every house has its own boat.

Botanical Garden

Located behind the old airport is the Botanical Garden, which was formerly the site of the Government House, locally known as "Bumbung 12". It is a recreational park with old trees and beautiful landscapping.

Botanical Garden