State of Sabah Things to Do

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Mount Kinabalu

by bkoon

I conquered Mount Kinabalu on 27 Mar 04. It was the 1st mountain of that height which I climbed. The satusfaction which I got was incredible. I would urge all travellers to also try to go right up on to the summit.Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in South East Asia, with the height of 4095.2m. It is also the first UNESCO Heritage Site in Malaysia. Mount Kinabalu is essentially very "rocky" near the peak and "green" from the foot to the mid-point. Fitness is important to conquer this magestic mountain. Do enjoy the process, I mean, the journey. Look out for the pitcher plants and wild orchids.

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Mount Kinabalu - Low's Peak

by bkoon

The hike up to Low's Peak from Laban Rata was no exactly easy. We woke up at 2am in the morning and set-off for the hike up to Low's Peak to catch the marvellous view of the sunrise at 2.30am. There were many many hikers and all of us formed a line and it was quite interesting to see a long long stream of lights leading up to the summit (created by the torch lights of hikers). Some areas were pretty dangerous. You will pass by Sayat Sayat to register yourself before you reach the very very steep rock surfaces. We rested so many times as we summit. On average, you will need some 3-4 hours to reach the Low's Peak.Well, when I finally reached the top, I saw the daybreak, followed by the sunrise. I forgot all the "pain" and all I could remember now is the sense of satisfaction I got and of course the nice scenery. Oh, and the cold cold wind when I reached the top too.

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Kampung Bavanggazo - The Rungus Community

by bkoon

The Rungus are a sub-group of the Kadazan-Dusun, Sabah’s major indigenous people. However they speak a different language and retain distinctive customs, dress, architecture, oral literature and some of the state’s most talented artisans. Their homeland, in the northwest corner of Sabah in Kudat district, about 160 kilometres north of Kota Kinabalu, is relatively easy to access with your own transport, but is far from the regular tourist trail. It’s difficult to imagine why the region has remained so untouched for so long as it is enchantingly picturesque. Apart from the cultural fascination of the Rungus and their traditional lifestyles, there’s an entire coastline of wonderful deserted beaches, just waiting to be explored, as well as the old port town of Kudat, that for a brief period served as the state’s colonial capital. (Extracted from web link.)My ExperienceGetting there to...

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Tengku Abdul Rahman National Marine Park

by bkoon

The islands around Kota Kinabalu are charming and picturesque. The five islands of Pulau Gaya, Pulau Sapi, Pulau Manukan, Pulau Mamutik and Pulau Sulug and the surrounding seas covering a total area of approximately 12,185 acres have been designated as the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. (I only went to Manukan Island.)Crystal-clear waters are just a ten-minute boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu. For the better part of the year, the seas are usually very calm in the mornings. A journey to the islands by speedboat would be an exhilarating ride across a smooth shimmering surface. Those wishing for a quiet holiday will find peace and tranquility especially during the weekdays when there are few bathers around. Water skiers would likewise find the seas of Pulau Mamutik, Pulau Manukan and Pulau Sapi excellent because of the gentle waves.

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Monsopiad Cultural Village

by ayesh

Three hundred years ago a warrior and headhunter lived in a village on the slopes of a river near Kota Kinabalu. He was part of the biggest indigenious group of people in Sabah: the Kadazan-Dusun. All these years later, the legends and true stories about this tribe are being told by the direst descendants of the warrior. It's very strange to realize that the girl that guides your tour is a relative of a legendary headhunter. Her grandma used to act out serious and important rituals for the spirits. She herself even says to have contact with spirits. Believe me, when you hear her stories, you almost feel them.Of course the village is made for tourists, but I must say it was quite interesting. And we were the only two people there at that time. We even had a few traditional dances performaned just for us.

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Divers' Paradise

by ayesh

Should you have a bit of money to spare and really want to dive somewhere special in Sabah, I would suggest the island Sipadan. Pulau Sipadan is a little oceanic mushroom sitting 34 km out of the coast from Semporna and can be reach by one of the dive resorts’ boats. The longer you are on the water the more curious you’ll get, until your eye catches a tiny dot on the horizon. It has a green hat of trees and forest and has a beautiful underlining of a white beach that goes all around the little piece of land. You’ll walk around it in half an hour.There are several dive resorts on the isle. More that you would think imaginable, but I found it not disturbing. My advise is to go to Borneo Divers. They have the best spot on the isle, exactly in front of the drop-off and with a nice wooden bar that’s situated above the water. Cabins are basic, but you’ll be out diving all day anyway. Be...

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visit tunku abdul rahman park

by hanspeter_W.

you can go by boat from kota kinabalu jetty harbour either to gayana eco resort or to bunga raya for swimming, snorkelling, relaxingGayana Eco Resort rests at the edges of a lush coral reef island off the coast of Borneo. 52 overwater villas are architecturally designed to enhance the sounds of the surf below while capturing the enduring vistas of Mt. Kinabalu on the horizon. At its heart, the resort is about protecting our precious Marine Ecology, and the only property with an on-site Marine Ecology Research Centre passionately propagating endangered Giant Clams and restoring natural coral reefs; where guests of all ages participate in restoring vibrant life back to once damaged ocean floors.Bunga Raya Island Resort is a romantic and luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island off the coast of Borneo. A secluded island hideaway of 47 timbered villas, the resort is framed by white sand...

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mount kinabalu park

by hanspeter_W.

even you are not able due to lack of tiness and not willing to climb up to kinabalu it is a pleasure to see the landscape up to mt. kinabalu park entrance and to see the botanical garden of mt kinabalu

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amazing lok kawi wildlife park

by hanspeter_W.

Occupying an area of 280 acres it is one of the largest wildlife parks in Malaysia. It is home to a fascinating and varied collection of tropical animals comprising mammals, birds and reptiles. These animals live in large enclosures designed to be like their natural habitat. Water is used as barriers wherever possible, together with low fences and walls camouflaged with vegetation. we were fascinated of the animal show, also that sunbear, probiskey monkey and other local animals were real near to see..just pity that orang utan were out of home at our visit

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visitng gomantong cave famous for birdnest

by hanspeter_W.

One of the renown caves for birds nest harvesting and located at Gomantong Hill in the lower Kinabatangan area or Gomantong Rainforest Reserve. Consisting of two cave complexes which are Black Cave (Simud Hitam) and White Cave (Simud Putih), these caves have been harvested for the prized birds nest for many years even till today.

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Shangri-Las Rasa Ria Resort  Kota Kinabalu

 19 Reviews and 1281 Opinions  We were happy to see our hotel pick up waiting at the airport for us on arrival. 45 minutes later we... 

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Sabah Hotel Sandakan  Sandakan

 5 Reviews and 175 Opinions  I stayed in this hotel for 2 nights for work. It is a 4-star hotel with nice swimming pool. When I... 

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Sipadan-Kapalai Island Resort  Pulau Sipadan

 1 Review and 241 Opinions  Fell in love with this place especially my water bungalow. It's huge with comfy beds, big bathroom... 

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Things to Do: Cities in State of Sabah
  1. Kota Kinabalu Things to Do
  2. Sandakan Things to Do
  3. Pulau Sipadan Things to Do
  4. Taman Negara Kinabalu Things to Do
  5. Tawau Things to Do
  6. Pulau Manukan Things to Do
  7. Sukau Things to Do
  8. Ranau Things to Do
  9. Pulau Mabul Things to Do
  10. Semporna Things to Do
  11. Tuaran Things to Do
  12. Kota Belud Things to Do
  13. Pulau Layang Things to Do
  14. Pulau Gaya Things to Do
  15. Gomantong Caves Things to Do
  16. Pulau Selingan Things to Do
  17. Kampong Karambunai Things to Do
  18. Kudat Things to Do
  19. Pulau Lankayan Things to Do
  20. Beaufort Things to Do
  21. Keningau Things to Do
  22. Pulau Libaran Things to Do
  23. Kampong Poring Things to Do
  24. Pulau Tiga Things to Do
  25. Tambunan Things to Do
  26. Kampong Pimping Things to Do
  27. Kampong Gramma Things to Do
  28. Kampong Padas Valley Things to Do

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Q:  Hello everybody... Can I seek help here? I intend to visit Sabah with family? However I need to know what good activities can... 

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A: Visit the Head hunters village, the Saturday morning markets and the Island's. There are more than one market, but the enclosed ones are pretty hot and stuffy, so may... 

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