[2025 Semporna Attraction] Travel Guide for Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site (Updated Apr)

#hikingtime #100waysoftravel Embark on the awe-inspiring beauty of Bukit Tengkorak with a hike that promises breathtaking views and a rewarding adventure. This trail offers a mix of rugged terrain and lush greenery, leading you to a summit with panoramic vistas that make the climb worthwhile. Our journey took an unexpected turn when rain fell midway, prompting a pause at a sheltered rest area. After the downpour, we continued to explore the expansive summit. We were fortunate to meet a local at the museum who led us off the beaten path. What usually takes about 2 hours turned into an epic 4-hour trek through hidden trails. Despite the extended journey, the experience was unforgettable and enriched by the chance to uncover Bukit Tengkorak’s lesser-known secrets. 📍Address: Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site, Jalan Tampi-Tampi, Semporna, Sabah 💰Entrance Fee: Free 📝Tips: Check out the museum too! There are a lot of information to be discover #hiking #hill #nature #semporna #sabah #malaysia #summervacation #awesomepic #thingstodo

I am a fan of places with historical values hence I included this place in my 3D2N Semporna Trip and I didn't regret it a bit. This place have been mentioned in a text book while I was still in secondary school and it feels good to actually come and see it myself. There is a paved way going up the hill but there are some areas you will need to be careful as it could be steep and some of the stairs are broken and in need of maintenance. The view is so worth it . The air felt fresh and the ocean with islands scattered around is a breath taking view. The hill have also been identified as part of the lip of a volcanic crater, formed around 1.2 million years ago. . you could still see n visualize it from the platforms up the hill. There is also a small museum down the hill, where you could read about the historical finds in Bukit Tengkorak as well as pottery artifacts, human bones and ancient wooden coffins. Reccomended place to visit :) Getting There - Rental Car, Taxi, Drive own car Attractions - Museum, Great for light hike with amazing views all around, volcanic rocks remains, photography Hotels - This place is located around 6km from the town where most hotels are located Food & Restaurants - No restaurant nearby Shopping - No

Despite the name, there's actually no skulls obvious on the hill itself heh but I will say that this is one of the must go places if you are going to Semporna due to the panaromic view it serves and its historical values if you're into that stuff. On the top you can see the Semporna district 360⁰. It was once a habitat for early human civilization, built upon the very hands of our ancestors, thus a great sense of history surrounds this hill. Once booming with life and activity, now reduced to a habitat for animals and tourists it holds a significant value to what humans was once were, how they lived and survived. If you really like history this is one of the hills that can give you a satisfactory result when visiting. Albeit, there's not much maintenance and funding to help the place grow. Staffs looked short-handed and stairs and pathway to the peak looks like it's about to fall apart any moment, quite sad given the stature of the hill. The museum itself isn't that big, a single room with analysis of early human civilization on that particular hill and others around it. The staff were friendly enough to help us throughout our visit but what really is the main selling point of this place is the view it provides when you arrive on the peak hut, it's truly majestic and breath taking. You can see almost every inch of Semporna there and if you love taking sceneric photos, I think you should give this place a visit. That's all, TL;DR beautiful scenery, view of Semporna and historical significance. Poor maintenance and an eerie pathway to the top with low level of crowds. #2023travelwish

Getting There ✈️ Arrived via Tawau Airport and you will need an airport transfer to Semporna. From the jetty, you will be transported to your destination (water resort or island). Attractions/Activity 📸 1. Seawalking 2. Snorkelling 3. Diving 4. Island hopping 5. Watching sunrise 6. A visit to Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Heritage Site Hotels 🏨 Depending on your package with your tour, the best (and expensive) would be Mabul Water Bungalow. Food & Restaurants 🍴 The foods (on the island/resort) are usually included in the packages. The restaurant you could try in Semporna town is Anjung Lepa located at Seafest Square. They serve seafood (obviously! 😆) with decent price. #travel #beachlife #seascapes #semporna

Bukit Tengkorak aka Skull Hill is an archaeological site located at Jalan Tampi-Tampi, just about 10km south of Semporna town in Sabah… It is a hill about 600 feet above sea level. Bukit Tengkorak is a volcanic rock-shelter site and a part of volcano mouth of 2km in diameter. Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site is considered the largest pottery making factory in Southeast Asia during the Neolithic period. If you have sharp eyes, the hill slopes are littered with numerous pottery shards with various patterns dating 3,000 BC and offers a good 500 metre walk and a beautiful 360 degree view of Semporna, the volcano caldera as well as views of Semporna’s surrounding islands. The hike is relatively easy with wooden stairs and boardwalks as well as some R&R (rest and recharge cum viewing platforms along the way… There is a small but interesting archaeological museum at its base… Entrance is free but don’t forget to bring a bottle of water with you for the hike up to keep hydrated…. #bukittengkorak #skullhill #semporna #livelifelah #sabahtourism #feelsabah #hiking