There are several attractions and places of interest on Labuan. The military cemetery contains various war graves and memorials to the fallen of World War II. This includes British, Australian, Indian, Sarawaki, Bruneian, North Borneo and Empire troops. There is also a memorial celebrating the surrender of the Japanese to the Australian Forces in 1945. There are also remnants of Labuan's history as a Royal Navy Coaling station, including 'the chimney', a well known local landmark.
World war II Memorial
This is the Malaysia's largest war grave. Some 3,908 soldiers mostly Australians, Brithsh and Indian are buried here. A memorial service is held on Remeberance 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.
Peace park
Situated at Layang-layangan. This beautifully 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.
Bird Park in Labuan
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 maybe even ostriches and peacocks.
Japanese Surrender Point
Also at Layang-layangan. This is where the 37th Japanese Southern Army surrendered to the 9th Division Australian Imperial Forces on 9th September 1945 which led to the end of WWII in Borneo. It is also in this area that Southeast Asia's first war crime trials were conducted.
Labuan International Sea Sports Complex
Labuan International 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 variesty of marine fishes.
Chimney
This 106 feet high structure is Labuan's most well-known landmark. It was built in the 1800's. The actual purpose of the chimney is still a mystery but many believe it served as a ventilation shaft. Recent archaeological study found no traces if smoke to suggest its use a a chimney.
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 thr Chimney with beautiful landscaped garden and fountains. It is popular venue for some of Labuan's main events.
Labuan Museum
Labuan Musuem displays the history and culture of Labuan. Its history covers pre-history era of Labuan, Brunei Sultanate, British colonial days, World War II, Idependence, declaration of Labuan Corporation. While its cultural theme showcases various phases of socio-cultural and econimic evolution in Labuan.
Labuan Marine Museum
The Labuan Matine Musuem exhibits a variety of fishes, molluscs, 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, stingrays, marine reptiles, fishes, marlin and marine mammals, and sections on fishing and diving activities, oceanography and molluscs.
Labuan Water Village (Kampung Air)
There are two main water villages namely Kampung Bebuloh 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 wlkways. Almost every house has its own boat.