Kota Belud is the hometown of the Bajau ‘cowboys’ who are Sabah’s very own horsemen. This Sabahan native group is famed for rearing and handling of horses.
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6 September 2008
Kota Belud District
Kota Belud is the hometown of the Bajau ‘cowboys’ who are Sabah’s very own horsemen. This Sabahan native group is famed for rearing and handling of horses.
Tamu Besar Kota Belud 2008
Tamu Besar Kota Belud gives visitors the golden opportunity to immerse themselves in Kota Belud’s immensely diverse culture. Moreover, visitors should seize this grand occasion to stockpile on home wares and food produce as vendors, farmers, and fishermen will have their best merchandizes to offer here.
The 2-day Tamu Besar Grand event showcases Sabah’s biggest open-air market as well as the unique customs and traditions of the Bajau community. Throughout this event, the native people will come out donning their respective traditional costumes.
The annual Tamu Besar is also the place to be if you want to witness the much-lauded West Coast Bajau horsemanship. Throughout this event, the younger generation of Bajau gentlemen will get in touch with their age-old heritage as horsemen of the east. There will also be a parade of ponies dressed in gorgeously ornate costumes as well as an exuberant display of riding skills by the Bajau horsemen.
Other than the usual trade activities, there are other interesting activities such as displays of farm produce and animals. Be sure to hone your haggling skills as a preparation to visit the Tamu Besar Kota Belud –you will need it!
Will be held on 25 - 26 October 2008
Other Attraction in Kota Belud:
* Kota Belud District
* Tamu Kota Belud
* Kampung Siasai
* Kampung Kuala Abai
7 August 2008
22nd Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon 2008
This event has made its reputation as "The World''s Toughest Mountain Race". A true challenge to the spirit of human endurance, this race involves running up and down Mt. Kinabalu (4095.2 m), where the total distance is 21km for all men, women and men categories. The average climber takes 2 days to climb the mountain but participants of the race can make it in less than 3 hours.
The Climbathon is part of the Buff® Sky Runners® World Series circuit for the sixth consecutive year and is one of the two races in the circuit held outside Europe. Buff® Sky Runner® World Series is regulated and coordinated by the European-based Federation for Sport at Altitude (FSA).
to know more visit http://climbathon.sabahtourism.com
The Climbathon is part of the Buff® Sky Runners® World Series circuit for the sixth consecutive year and is one of the two races in the circuit held outside Europe. Buff® Sky Runner® World Series is regulated and coordinated by the European-based Federation for Sport at Altitude (FSA).
to know more visit http://climbathon.sabahtourism.com
23 July 2008
City Mosque Kota Kinabalu
It was Built on a 2.47 acres site at the Likas bay, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is exemplary of the Islamic contemporary architecture.The great view located near the sea, this majestic white mosque boasts similar features to the Nabawi Mosque in Medina. This floating mosque has a prayer hall which houses three madrasahs and accommodates from 9, 000 to 12, 000 people at a time.By far the largest mosque in Kota Kinabalu, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is even possibly the most beautiful one in Malaysia – the man-made lagoon which surrounds it gives a serenely gorgeous and dramatic look to the mosque on a full moon night.
The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is open for public visits daily except Fridays from 8am to 5pm. There are no fees charged on visitors.
How to get there
The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is located about 3 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu City (10 - 15 minutes drive away).
Means of transportation and tariffs
a)
Transportation = Bus ( No.5A, direction to UMS)
Fare (one way)= RM1.50 per person
Departure point = Bus station in front of Wawasan Plaza and Communicate with the bus driver or conductor for the drop off point.
Return Point = From bus drop off point
Remark = 6.30am - 8.00pm
b)
Transportation = Taxi
Fare (one way)= RM 12 -15 per taxi
Departure point = Any Taxi
18 July 2008
Atkinson Clock Tower Kota Kinabalu
One of the most enduring landmarks in Kota Kinabalu, it stands prominently on a bluff along Signal Hill Road adjacent to the old Police Station. Built in 1903, this all-wood, no-nails structure was built in memory of Francis George Atkinson - the popular first District Officer of Jesselton during the British North Borneo Chartered Company Administration, who had succumbed to a tropical disease at the young age of 28.
This Clock Tower has the distinction of being the oldest standing structure in the whole of Sabah that survived the destruction of Jesselton town during World War II. Till today, it still serves to keep the city's time.
The Atkinson Clock Tower is managed by the Sabah Museum under its Antiquity and History section.
How to go there?
You can stroll there or take any taxi. From the bottom of Signal Hill Road at Padang Merdeka, turn left to get to the clock site. Or view it from the city
This Clock Tower has the distinction of being the oldest standing structure in the whole of Sabah that survived the destruction of Jesselton town during World War II. Till today, it still serves to keep the city's time.
The Atkinson Clock Tower is managed by the Sabah Museum under its Antiquity and History section.
How to go there?
You can stroll there or take any taxi. From the bottom of Signal Hill Road at Padang Merdeka, turn left to get to the clock site. Or view it from the city
17 July 2008
What Is The Best Place In Kota Kinabalu?
Last Week I've received an email from visitor enquires for hints and guide for the place he would get into for 4 days in Sabah. Here I attached an email he mails to me. But regarding on his response mails he didn't remark the place he would tour because Sabah is a biggest city.
I’m gladsome from the visitor response on my web log. I've received a lot of responses from other regarding this. Well here I’m post one among of them. So the question where is the place? All right here I would listing the interesting place for you or other tourist who planning to travel just for a short day or more in Kota Kinabalu,Sabah
Atkinson Clock Tower
City Mosque
Cres Moment
Double Six Monument
Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
Handicraft Market
Jari Jari Body & Mind Relaxation
Ka'andaman Traditional Healing Garden
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
Layang-Layang Island
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
Menara Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building)
Monsopiad Cultural Village
Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
North Borneo Railway
Orchid de Villa
Petagas War Memorial
Puh Toh Tze Temple
Sabah Golf & Country Club
Sabah State Mosque
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village
Sabah State Railway
Sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu
Signal Hill Observatory Platform
St. Michael Church Penampang
Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club
Tamu Penampang
Tanjung Aru Beach
The Coffee Experience Tour at Cap Kuda Coffee Factory
The Waterfront
Tun Mustapha Gallery
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Water World Theme Park
Hi, since I open your blog travel, there are many things to discover sabah.I plan to visit Sabah by this month. If don’t mind could you help me or suggest which the best place to visit. For your info, I have 4 days to have my tour at sabah.Any tips that you can guide me where to go?
I’m gladsome from the visitor response on my web log. I've received a lot of responses from other regarding this. Well here I’m post one among of them. So the question where is the place? All right here I would listing the interesting place for you or other tourist who planning to travel just for a short day or more in Kota Kinabalu,Sabah
There are 34 interesting place for your tour in Kota Kinabalu,Sabah
Atkinson Clock Tower
City Mosque
Cres Moment
Double Six Monument
Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
Handicraft Market
Jari Jari Body & Mind Relaxation
Ka'andaman Traditional Healing Garden
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
Layang-Layang Island
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
Menara Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building)
Monsopiad Cultural Village
Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
North Borneo Railway
Orchid de Villa
Petagas War Memorial
Puh Toh Tze Temple
Sabah Golf & Country Club
Sabah State Mosque
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village
Sabah State Railway
Sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu
Signal Hill Observatory Platform
St. Michael Church Penampang
Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club
Tamu Penampang
Tanjung Aru Beach
The Coffee Experience Tour at Cap Kuda Coffee Factory
The Waterfront
Tun Mustapha Gallery
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Water World Theme Park
11 July 2008
Sabah Calender Event 2008
Here i just submit through Borneo Tourism Blog about this Sabah Calender Event 2008 for visitor who would like to travel in Sabah. Here the source download for know the event on years 2008.
Here the download Sabah Calender Event 2008
Here the download Sabah Calender Event 2008
10 July 2008
Layang-Layang Underwater Digital Photo Shootout 2008
Date : 21 - 27 July 2008
Located 300 kilometres off the northeast coast of Sabah, Layang Layang is a 14 sq km atoll rising 2,000 metres from the depths of the South China Sea. Its coral reefs are home to a variety of marine inhabitants, from pelagic life such as schooling hammerheads, barracuda and fusiliers to tiny critters such as nudibranchs, flatworms and crustaceans. Layang Layang is an ideal location for a photo shootout contest.
Prizes over 30,000.00 USD are waiting for you
Participants stand a chance to win more than US$30,000 prizes from world class sponsors such as Nikon, Nautica and Oceanic, as well as dive trips to exotic locations.
Plus you'll get a chance to meet and chat with world-renowned underwater photographers and competition judges Settimio Ciprianni, Stephen Wong, Kurt Svrcula and Rod Klein. These leading underwater photographers will also give tips on underwater photography throughout the event.
Winning pictures will be published in FiNS Magazine and the FiNS Online Blog. This is a great way for you to gain recognition in the underwater photography community.
There are two categories of entry: wide and macro. Participants must have their own underwater digital cameras during the shootout.
There are limited spaces, so register soon! For more information email layang@pop.jaring.my and visit www.layanglayang.com
10 June 2008
Tanjung Aru Beach
Located at the end of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and about 6 kilometres from KK City, this place is closest to the hearts of the locals, and just one visit to the beach will tell you why.
Taking its name from the casuarinas or aru trees that fringe the fine sands, this is where one might get a ringside seat to the greatest sunset on earth every evening when the crimson sun dips slowly into the horizon, leaving the vast skies a brilliant red..
Foodstalls serving local food and drinks are open till late at night. Enjoy coconut and sugarcane juice, chicken or beef satay and steamed peanuts and corn, or indulge in a full-course dinner at the seafood restaurant located there.
The Tanjung Aru beach is also home to Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort, the Kinabalu Golf Club and the Kinabalu Yacht Club.
Getting There
From KK City Centre, take the No 16 bus towards Tanjung Aru from the bus stations in front of City Hall or Wawasan Plaza and let the driver know of your destination. Bus fare is RM1.50. You can also go by taxi, at RM15 per taxi (up to four persons).
4 June 2008
Pesta Rumbia (Sago Fest)
A good way to spend your weekend getaway this 4th – 6th of July is by making your way to Kuala Penyu for the 18th Sago Palm Festival, also known as Pesta Rumbia.
It is during this two-day festivity that the local Kuala Penyu community pays homage to and celebrates the sago palm for its many uses – the sago palms have played an essential part in the lives of the locals for many generations. Here, visitors will get a sneak peek on how sago trees and the palms are processed and utilized creatively to serve many needs – as rooftops, handicrafts and local treats.
Sago palms can be found growing copiously in the southwestern coast of Sabah; specifically in the districts of Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Papar. The sago palm is unique in terms of its versatility – its leaves can be made into house building and roofing materials, and its trunk can be processed into sago flour and made into a smorgasbord of delicacies. The ambuyat, which has a starch-like appearance is popular among the Dusun Tatana and Bisaya communities - it is normally eaten together with fish and vegetables. Apart from that, the sago trunk also acts as a host for the edible sago larvae which is locally known as the butod.
Visitors should also expect to enjoy a myriad other interesting events such as traditional games, singing contests, as well as the highlight of the Pesta Rumbia celebration – the crowning of the Pesta Rumbia Beauty Queen. For more enlightenment regarding the Pesta Rumbia, drop by the Rumbia Information Centre at Kampung Kasugira in Kuala Penyu. A visit to the Pesta Rumbia celebration will not only serve as an educational excursion, it also gives visitors the opportunity to savor the lavish array of tantalizing local foods and fruits.
Situated only two hours away by road from Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Penyu is just an hour’s boat ride away from Pulau Tiga – the famed Survivor island, the serenely beautiful Tempurung Resort, and the Klias Wetlands – home of some exotic species of monkeys as well as many other wildlife.
Visit Pesta Rumbia 2008
It is during this two-day festivity that the local Kuala Penyu community pays homage to and celebrates the sago palm for its many uses – the sago palms have played an essential part in the lives of the locals for many generations. Here, visitors will get a sneak peek on how sago trees and the palms are processed and utilized creatively to serve many needs – as rooftops, handicrafts and local treats.Sago palms can be found growing copiously in the southwestern coast of Sabah; specifically in the districts of Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Papar. The sago palm is unique in terms of its versatility – its leaves can be made into house building and roofing materials, and its trunk can be processed into sago flour and made into a smorgasbord of delicacies. The ambuyat, which has a starch-like appearance is popular among the Dusun Tatana and Bisaya communities - it is normally eaten together with fish and vegetables. Apart from that, the sago trunk also acts as a host for the edible sago larvae which is locally known as the butod.
Visitors should also expect to enjoy a myriad other interesting events such as traditional games, singing contests, as well as the highlight of the Pesta Rumbia celebration – the crowning of the Pesta Rumbia Beauty Queen. For more enlightenment regarding the Pesta Rumbia, drop by the Rumbia Information Centre at Kampung Kasugira in Kuala Penyu. A visit to the Pesta Rumbia celebration will not only serve as an educational excursion, it also gives visitors the opportunity to savor the lavish array of tantalizing local foods and fruits.
Situated only two hours away by road from Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Penyu is just an hour’s boat ride away from Pulau Tiga – the famed Survivor island, the serenely beautiful Tempurung Resort, and the Klias Wetlands – home of some exotic species of monkeys as well as many other wildlife.
Visit Pesta Rumbia 2008
3 June 2008
Gaya Street Kota Kinabalu
Earlier called Bond Street, Gaya Street situated in the Kota Kinabalu Central Business District has been the centre of business sector since over a hundred years. The wooden shops with nipah roofs are long lost but here is where generations-old family businesses is still thriving authorised down from father to son.Every Sunday morning time, the distance of Gaya Street is closed down away to traffic to make
way for the Fair. Shop at for any price under shady trees and outsized umbrellas, like batik sarongs, fruits and flowers, artistic production* and craft, footwear, antiques and souvenirs, cakes, even pets and herbs!. This makes up the best place to go through the cross-section of the local population once whole families enjoy a Sunday outing.
The Gaya Street Fair is on every Sunday from 6.30 am to 1.00 pmGetting There
A short stroll from anywhere around the city or take public transport into town.
2 June 2008
Pesta Gambus 2008
The gambus is a stringed musical instrument created by the Brunei-Malay community; this traditional lute is one of the oldest musical instruments of its kind. Witness how the significance of this age-old instrument is celebrated by the Brunei-Malay community in Papar, the ricebowl of Sabah (situated some 40-minutes drive away from Kota Kinabalu) on 25 - 27 July, 2008.
The annual Sago Fest is held to highlight the district of Kuala Penyu and the traditional use of sago palm. Look out for activities such as the colourful performances by the Dusun Tatana and Bisaya communities of Kuala Penyu, sample local fruits, witness the rumbia atap (roof) making demostration and competition, traditional sago processing display and many more.
Be entertained by gambus musical performances, silat (traditional Malay martial art) demonstration, see a captivating display of Brunei-Malay mock wedding, and get a chance to see the making of local cakes and cookies. Also, don’t forget to drop by the handicraft booth to view handicraft making demos by the locals.
Come by and experience the celebration of yet another facet of Sabah’s unique ethnic heritage on the Pesta Gambus Festival!
Checkout for more info
The annual Sago Fest is held to highlight the district of Kuala Penyu and the traditional use of sago palm. Look out for activities such as the colourful performances by the Dusun Tatana and Bisaya communities of Kuala Penyu, sample local fruits, witness the rumbia atap (roof) making demostration and competition, traditional sago processing display and many more.
Be entertained by gambus musical performances, silat (traditional Malay martial art) demonstration, see a captivating display of Brunei-Malay mock wedding, and get a chance to see the making of local cakes and cookies. Also, don’t forget to drop by the handicraft booth to view handicraft making demos by the locals.
Come by and experience the celebration of yet another facet of Sabah’s unique ethnic heritage on the Pesta Gambus Festival!
Checkout for more info
1 June 2008
23rd Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2008
A traditional Chinese festival that evolved from myths and legend, that has grown into one of the main highlights of the year. This exciting race has attracted many teams from as far as Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Brunei.
The thugs of drums and the roar of oarsmen unite with sounds of the waves as Dragon Boats steadily, yet surely and as quickly make their way across the River Milo. The men search desperately for the body of one whose love and loyalty for his country is the symbol of true patriotism. Maidens throw dumpling after dumpling into the river in the hope that the fishes will not find Qu Yuan, their beloved poet and countryman. To stand spectator to this scene, one is certain to feel their grief and pain and yet, will also feel strength in the voices of the men and the power of their united spirit.
Held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, the first Dragon Boat Races, the Chinese today celebrate the Duanwu Festival not only to remember Qu Yuan, but also to continue the tradition to honour "the spirit of the dragon" which is the spirit of uniting and working together as a team for one common purpose.
This year Kota Kinabalu will host the 23rd Sabah Dragon Boat Race along the shores of the Likas Bay. Initiated by the Sabah Chinese Cultural Association 19 years ago, the Race was placed under the responsibility of the Sabah Tourism Board in 1996. The race was then briefly under the organised by the Ministry of Youth & Sports in the years 2002 and 2003 but is now (since 2004) back in the hands of Sabah Tourism.
During the Race competing teams drive their boats forward rowing to the rhythm of pounding drums. The multicoloured boats are decorated with ferocious-looking dragon heads, scaly bodies and elaborate tails that rise out of the sea. The winners of the race are crowned king for the year which is a great honour among the Chinese in Sabah.
Spectators are not only able to watch an exciting series of races but there are plenty of delicious local fare to be sampled at the stalls set up along Likas Bay. Look out for one of the most popular Dragon Boat Festival delicacy, rice dumplings called tzung tzi or chung tze which were originally eaten in memory of Qu Yuan, but has since gradually evolved into a snack for all occasions.
Event Date : 15th June 2008
Time : 07.00 am
Venue : Likas Bay,Kota kinabalu Sabah Malaysia Borneo
The thugs of drums and the roar of oarsmen unite with sounds of the waves as Dragon Boats steadily, yet surely and as quickly make their way across the River Milo. The men search desperately for the body of one whose love and loyalty for his country is the symbol of true patriotism. Maidens throw dumpling after dumpling into the river in the hope that the fishes will not find Qu Yuan, their beloved poet and countryman. To stand spectator to this scene, one is certain to feel their grief and pain and yet, will also feel strength in the voices of the men and the power of their united spirit.
Held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, the first Dragon Boat Races, the Chinese today celebrate the Duanwu Festival not only to remember Qu Yuan, but also to continue the tradition to honour "the spirit of the dragon" which is the spirit of uniting and working together as a team for one common purpose.
This year Kota Kinabalu will host the 23rd Sabah Dragon Boat Race along the shores of the Likas Bay. Initiated by the Sabah Chinese Cultural Association 19 years ago, the Race was placed under the responsibility of the Sabah Tourism Board in 1996. The race was then briefly under the organised by the Ministry of Youth & Sports in the years 2002 and 2003 but is now (since 2004) back in the hands of Sabah Tourism.
During the Race competing teams drive their boats forward rowing to the rhythm of pounding drums. The multicoloured boats are decorated with ferocious-looking dragon heads, scaly bodies and elaborate tails that rise out of the sea. The winners of the race are crowned king for the year which is a great honour among the Chinese in Sabah.
Spectators are not only able to watch an exciting series of races but there are plenty of delicious local fare to be sampled at the stalls set up along Likas Bay. Look out for one of the most popular Dragon Boat Festival delicacy, rice dumplings called tzung tzi or chung tze which were originally eaten in memory of Qu Yuan, but has since gradually evolved into a snack for all occasions.
Event Date : 15th June 2008
Time : 07.00 am
Venue : Likas Bay,Kota kinabalu Sabah Malaysia Borneo
16 February 2008
Visit Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
It's funtastic on Chinese New Year i'm going to visit the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. It's located about 20km from Kota Kinabalu city,Sabah.Lok Kawi Wildlife Park now just opened since February 2007.There are zoological and botanical for the tourist attractions.
Open time: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm Everyday
Entrance fee: Rm10 Adult Rm5 Children ( Malaysian)
Rm20 Adult Rm10 Children (Non Malaysian)
This the exit of the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. Well you all can try just visit to Sabah and dont forget to visit Lok Kawi WildLife Park
9 January 2008
Sabah Land Below The Wind
SabahAlso known as "The Land Below the Wind", Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia is situated at the northern part of the island of Borneo, the third largest island in the world.
Sabah is a haven for divers, golfers and nature lovers. It is home to the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, and the largest flower in the world. Not only is it rich in natural beauty and resources, but also in the cultural heritage of its people. There are over 30 different ethnic races and over 80 local dialects spoken in Sabah.
Kota Kinabalu is the state capital and international gateway to the rest of Sabah with connection to various destinations in Asia and Australia. It is a very modern city with various shopping nightlife facilities.
A major attraction is Mount Kinabalu in the Kinabalu National Park, a world heritage site only two hours from Kota Kinabalu by road. It is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, standing at a majestic 4,095.2m (13,432.26 ft).
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, named after Malaysia's first Prime Minister, is a marine park encompassing five islands. It is famous for its crystal waters and beautiful corals.
From Kota Kinabalu, other recommended attractions include the Monsopiad Cultural Village, Rafflesia Forest Reserve, and Crocker Range National Park.
Kudat Peninsula is located at the northern most tip of Sabah, otherwise known as the Simpang Mengayau. The majority here are people from the Rungus tribe. Here, each village is reputable for its individual trade; honey from Gombizau, gongs from Sumangkap, beads from Tinanggol and the longhouse living culture of Bavanggazo.
Kudat is a famous destination for scuba diving, and it is said that the best of Sabah's seafood comes from Kudat.
Labuan Island is located off the west coast of Sabah. It is a famous destination for wreck diving and international deep sea fishing. Once a year, there is the Labuan International Sea Challenge, an exciting water sports challenge of deep sea fishing, kayaking and swimming.
Just a couple of kilometers off the island is the Labuan Marine Park, which encompasses three secluded islets, and snorkeling and scuba trails which showcase the fascinating underwater marine life.
Labuan is also the site of a number of World War II memorials.
Lahad Datu is a town located in the east of Sabah. The main industry here is cocoa and oil palm, and the town also a port for timber export. From here, visit the Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Danum Valley Conservation Area, a large protected forest where human settlement and human interference Is non-existent.
Sandakan is a town on the east coast of Sabah. Just a drive away from Sandakan is the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. You can also see the endangered Proboscis monkey in the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary or at Sukau.
From Sandakan you can also visit Turtle Island Marine Park, one of the best places to see nesting sea turtles all year round.
Tawau is a town located at the south-east coast of Sabah. It was once a small coastal fishing village, which eventually flourished with cocoa and palm oil plantations. The Cocoa Village on Quoin Hill is a must-see cocoa estate, where you can take a guided tour on cocoa processing.
The nearby Sipadan Island, just off Sempoerna, is a renowned diving destination located in the centre of the richest marine habitat in the world, the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin. Here you can visit the mysterious Turtle Tomb, an underwater limestone cave with a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that contain many skeletal remains of turtles.
From Tawau, you can also travel to the Madai Caves, a source for swiftlet's nests, which is used in bird's nest soup, a delicacy in the Chinese cuisine known to have medicinal properties.
Article from Maswings
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, named after Malaysia's first Prime Minister, is a marine park encompassing five islands. It is famous for its crystal waters and beautiful corals.
From Kota Kinabalu, other recommended attractions include the Monsopiad Cultural Village, Rafflesia Forest Reserve, and Crocker Range National Park.
Kudat Peninsula is located at the northern most tip of Sabah, otherwise known as the Simpang Mengayau. The majority here are people from the Rungus tribe. Here, each village is reputable for its individual trade; honey from Gombizau, gongs from Sumangkap, beads from Tinanggol and the longhouse living culture of Bavanggazo.Kudat is a famous destination for scuba diving, and it is said that the best of Sabah's seafood comes from Kudat.
Labuan Island is located off the west coast of Sabah. It is a famous destination for wreck diving and international deep sea fishing. Once a year, there is the Labuan International Sea Challenge, an exciting water sports challenge of deep sea fishing, kayaking and swimming.
Just a couple of kilometers off the island is the Labuan Marine Park, which encompasses three secluded islets, and snorkeling and scuba trails which showcase the fascinating underwater marine life.
Labuan is also the site of a number of World War II memorials.
Lahad Datu is a town located in the east of Sabah. The main industry here is cocoa and oil palm, and the town also a port for timber export. From here, visit the Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Danum Valley Conservation Area, a large protected forest where human settlement and human interference Is non-existent.
Sandakan is a town on the east coast of Sabah. Just a drive away from Sandakan is the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. You can also see the endangered Proboscis monkey in the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary or at Sukau.From Sandakan you can also visit Turtle Island Marine Park, one of the best places to see nesting sea turtles all year round.
Tawau is a town located at the south-east coast of Sabah. It was once a small coastal fishing village, which eventually flourished with cocoa and palm oil plantations. The Cocoa Village on Quoin Hill is a must-see cocoa estate, where you can take a guided tour on cocoa processing.The nearby Sipadan Island, just off Sempoerna, is a renowned diving destination located in the centre of the richest marine habitat in the world, the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin. Here you can visit the mysterious Turtle Tomb, an underwater limestone cave with a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that contain many skeletal remains of turtles.
From Tawau, you can also travel to the Madai Caves, a source for swiftlet's nests, which is used in bird's nest soup, a delicacy in the Chinese cuisine known to have medicinal properties.
Article from Maswings
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