Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is situated on the tropical island of Borneo and is the state capital of the Malaysian state Sabah, one of the two states of East Malysia. The location of the city is absolutely amazing, and from the airport it is just a short ride to mostly any hotel. You find a world class sailing marina and championship golf courses as well as both first class holiday resorts and good hotels for the budget traveler.

And the food is varied in a way that only a state with 30 ethnic groups can offer. The flavours you will find are excellent and in KK, as Kota Kinabalu also is called, there are gourmet meals in restaurants for elegant dining, but you will also find wonderful tastes and textures in a bowl in a hawker’s stall at the night market.

Kudat Town

At the northern tip of Borneo island, Kudat town is the capital of North Borneo during 1880s' and the main activities is fishing here even till today. It is also the gateway to the various island such as Banggi Island. Today the attraction are listed as :-

Tip of Borneo

Golfing

Marina

Diving

Long House stay

Gong Making

Bee Keeping ( Honey )

Tourism is actively being promoted here. Majority of the native population are the Rungus Long House dwellers.

The Nepenthes

The Nepenthes, also known as pitcher plant are carnivorous. A plant with leaves that are pitcher-shaped to attract, trap, and digest insects. Found mostly along the foothills of the Crocker Range where the rainfall is high. Locally it is also known as the "Monkey Cup" where monkeys virtually drink the contents from cup to quench their thirst.

Tawau Hills Park

If "green" is your taste, then Tawau Hills Park is the place for you. This 28,000 hectares park is a protected forest located in east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. A short drive from the town of Tawau.

Banggi Island

Where native still live on tree tops??? This island is north of Kudat town which is less than an hour boat ride. There is no TV reception, No cell phone coverage, no disco or pubs, and pratically it is a place where you can totally relax in the beaches here.

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Rafflesia of Borneo

The Rafflesia flower is the biggest in the world and they can be found in the island of Borneo. More information could be obtained here.

Birds of Borneo

Apart from the seasonal migratory birds, Borneo have a huge population of residential birds.

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Mount Kinabalu

This is the highest peak in South East Asia, Mount Kinabalu and a beautiful place for your holiday. You can get more information from this site : http://borneosabah.t35.com/mtkinabalu.php

Orang Utan

Another endangered primate of Borneo is the "Orang Utan" translated to mean "the jungle people". There is a established sancuntry in Sandakan Sipilok where they are fed, protected and trained to be reintroduced into the jungle nearby. Enjoy the slide show.. more free information at http://borneosabah.t35.com/ou.php

Proboscis Monkeys

Proboscis Monkey is one of the favourite amoung visitor to this Island. Those monkey could be found mostly in mangrove swamps in the Kuala Penyu district and Sandakan Sukau area. More information could be obtained free from http://borneosabah.t35.com/proboscis.php

Wildlife in North Borneo

Tabin wildlife reserve is located in the eastern side of North Borneo - Sabah. You can observe wildlife up close - elephants, rhino, etc

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