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March 3, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

North Borneo Railway

Take a ride on the North Borneo Railway and remember the nostalgic sentiment of British North Borneo. Travelers bounce on a steam prepare straight out of the 1900s, chugging along the tracks from Tanjung Aru, through Kinarut before touching base in the Rice Bowl of Sabah, Papar. Along the path, absorb the green vistas of sprawling paddy fields, conventional town homes on stilts and wild oxen strolling out yonder.

On board, travelers are dealt with to an uncommon joy: A Tiffin-style breakfast and lunch, containing Asian and Continental food. The train highlights five completely revamped pioneer style traveler train carriages that can oblige a sum of 180 travelers. The North Borneo Railway is assembled and worked to the most noteworthy of universal benchmarks and is completely consistent with present day security principles.

The North Borneo Railway runs two week after week flights (Wednesday and Saturday) and an outing ordinarily keeps running for 4 hours. An early reserving of no less than 1 (one) day before takeoff is required.

Opening Hours

• Boarding Time: 9:30AM at Tanjung Aru Station
• Departure Time: 10AM every Wednesday & Saturday ONLY
• Office opening daily: 10:00am-6:00pm (Monday-Friday), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Saturday)
* Early booking is required prior a day before departure.

Admission Fee

Adult : RM 318.00

Children (3-12years old) : RM159.00

complimentary for children below 3years old

All prices are estimated and subject to change
Rates are inclusive of “Tiffin” style lunch (A blend of Asian and Continental cuisine with signature lemonade.
Rates are not inclusive of ground transfers.

March 3, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, Sandakan

In the focal point of the mangrove woodlands of Semawang is the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, where you can see Borneo’s indigenous proboscis monkeys. This exclusive haven situated inside of an oil palm home allows you to watch these creatures very close.

The momentous guys wear huge dangling noses, rosy level top haircuts, white tails and markings, and pot midsections. The females then again, are much littler and have up-turned noses.

Take a night visit for an opportunity to see wild hogs, flying squirrels, fireflies and crocodiles. The asylum additionally has a hotel with aircondtioned twin or twofold rooms, family chalet and dormitaries for the individuals who wish to stay overnight.

The haven likewise gives exchanges, daytrips and overnight remains. You can likewise experience a nearby visit administrator.

March 2, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

ATV Borneo, Kota Belud

Searching for something somewhat more energizing than shopping and shoreline occasion? A fresh out of the plastic new open air enterprise in the coastal areas of Kota Belud, Sabah which will take you out on “fours” into the Borneo wildernesses, towns, streams, and coastline with choices to visit a quiet island, and go on a waterway voyage to view fireflies and proboscis monkeys. Appears like an entire enormous experience all moved into one!

ATV Borneo, arranged in the heartlands of provincial Sabah, is the brainchild of Dave and Linda Nott. Both have lived in Sabah for over 10 years and now made ‘the area beneath the wind’ their home.

This is a little gathering enterprise as there are just 5 units of ATV at present with more bicycles to come as a business grows. A little gathering program that is high on experience and investigation in a territory couple of sightseers have ever wandered into.

This enterprise puts you on an effective 250CC quad bicycle to experience what numerous portray as the most excellent range of North Borneo, with its moving green slopes, amazing coastlines and interwoven of paddy fields – a picture taker’s heaven and for those looking for things outside of the general traveler destinations.

You will move to bewildering statures on soil streets, pass stilted kampong houses and if fortunate meet, have tea, and talk with some of the local people of Sabah.

Requirements
· All riders are required to read and sign the Liability Waiver Form prior to riding
· Age 16 years and above. Younger participants not allowed. No pillion rider for this activity, therefore, no option for younger participants to ride with parent/guardian. Bikes are 250CC and manual transmissions.
· No alcohol consumption before or during the activity
· Helmet must be worn at all times during activity
· No excessive speeds You will be responsible for damage to the ATV caused by carelessness and recklessness or violations of the rules
· No riding in unapproved areas; there are have designated trails to follow
· The operator reserves the right to withdraw, stop or refuse any rider who does not comply with the rules and regulations. In such circumstances, there shall be no refund

Equipment & Limitations
250cc manual 4 stroke motors, 4-speed gearbox and converse rigging, front and back water is driven circle brakes, wide and low and verging on difficult to tip over. Genuine mean machines!

February 19, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Paragliding in Ranau

Ranau is a town located 108 Kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu and 227 Kilometres west of Sandakan. Its name is gotten from the Dusun dialect “Ranahon” which means paddy fields. It is a cool sloping district with uneven perspectives all around. This makes the ideal setting for the paragliding view.

Ranau has different greenery ranges from rich tropical marsh and slope rainforest to tropical mountain, sub-snow capped woodland and clean on the higher rises. Aside from its residential area charm, there are other close-by attractions of Mount Kinabalu, Kinabalu Nature Park, Kundasang town, Gunner Cleary Memorial, Kundasang War Memorial, Mesilau Nature Park, Sungai Moroli Fish Spa (Kampung Luanti), Poring Hot Springs, and the Sabah Tea Garden. It is also known as the consummation purpose of (World War II) Death March Trail where 3 huge gatherings of Australian POWs strolled to their passings from slippery wilderness conditions, disease or having been slaughtered by their captors.

Ranau was known for having the biggest mining project in Malaysia, the Mamut Copper Mine, before it stopped operations in 1999. Ranau town is justified regardless of a visit and an overnight sit tight. It is fair sized and has numerous restaurants, accommodation stores and numerous lodgings with basic conveniences. There are likewise homestays in the range. You will require your own particular transport to see the attractions in Ranau zone as they are not in range by foot.

Paragliding has already begun in Sabah for a few years. However, just recently it turns into a well-known game.
If you haven’t decided to whether or not paragliding is for you, a tandem flight is a great way to experience free flying first-hand. The pair paraglide is intended for flying with up to 200 Kg of weight. Pair flying includes a pilot flying with a traveller. Both have separate bridles that are joined to one another and the wing. The instructor will fly the paraglide from behind you, giving you a totally panoramic view without obstruction. paragliding harnesses are built for comfort and safety; they feel more like an armchair. Once launched, the passenger just sits back, relaxes and takes the beautiful scenery with camera or video.

From Kota Kinabalu city, you can take a cab or mini bus from Padang Merdeka. Find any transportation that will send you to Ranau Town. It will only take around 2 hours of the journey with village panoramic for guest to enjoy. Once you are in Ranau Town, you need to find another transportation that can send ou to Lohan Village as the paragliding activity is based there.

February 19, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Rumah Terbalik (Upside Down House), Tamparuli

Turn your world upside down by visiting one of the popular tourist and local spots in Sabah; Rumah Terbalik. It is one of the first of its kind house in South East Asia and among the five upside-down structures on the planet (3 are found in Europe and another in Japan).

It was officially opened to the public in February 2012 and has subsequent to be drawing in the guest from the local and outsiders.
The house itself is difficult to miss, having been flipped upside down, with its floor confronting skyward. Everything inside the house, from furniture to family unit machines, float over your head, as the roof is really the floor. Guests will see some recognizing Sabahan stylistic theme and elements showcased in this house. In the carport, an auto is stopped upside down. It may appear to be confusing in the initial few moments, yet the interest of everything assumes control. This engineering wonder has additionally been incorporated into the Malaysia Book of Records for being the first of its kind in the country. Guests can appreciate a feast or evening nibble at the Rumah Terbalik Café or get a trinket at the Gift Shop. Guided visits are accessible.

Below is the ticket fees.

Ticket Fee*	Malaysian Adult	Foreign Adult	Child (4-12 years)**
Upside Down House (Rumah Terbalik)	RM10.60	RM19.10 (≈USD$5.50)	RM5.30 (≈USD$1.50)
3D Wonders Museum	RM24.40	RM35 (≈USD$7)	RM15.90 (≈USD$4.60)
2-in-1 Package (Upside Down House + 3D Wonders)	RM31.80	RM47.70 (≈USD$14)	RM19.10 (≈USD$5.5)

*Free entrance for infant 3 years and below.

February 16, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Bukit Kokol, Menggatal

About Bukit Kokol
Bukit Kokol is one of the most popular places to visit in Sabah either for the local or tourist. Located among the hills of Sabah’s Crocker range, it is 2000 feet above sea level, with a beautiful view of Kota Kinabalu city and far beyond 5 Islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Parks to the North, and the beauty of the majestic Mount Kinabalu to the South, temperature can be meddling to around 20 degrees, and just 30 minutes drive if you are from Kota Kinabalu City, it is a perfect place for those who wants a quick fix.
And Bukit Kokol is listed as one of the best place for you to watch the sunset in Sabah.

How to get to Bukit Kokol?
Getting there is easy as 1,2,3. From the three way junction, which is between Indah Permai (One Borneo/ Menggatal), Inanam and Tebobon, head to Inanam and keep left. After a few minutes, you will see a signboard that says ‘Kasih Sayang Health Resort‘. Turn in to Jln. Kokol @ Poring and just drive uphill. You are on the right track if you keep seeing ‘Kasih Sayang Health Resort’ every ten minutes.
There are no public buses going up the hill, so we suggest you to rent a car (it is better if you drive a 4WD)
Enjoy yourself with your friends and family for a night or two in one of the resort there.
As there are a few resort that are available ad the price can be as low as RM100 per night during weekdays and RM200 and above during the weekends(price is different depends on which resort that you choose to stay)
The view when you’re driving uphill will immaculate every few minutws with the amazing sights catch panorama. You will feel it like a feast to the eyes and soul.

**note to those who plans to drive to Rasa Sayang Resort, park uphill, if possible so that your vehicle won’t have to struggle climbing up the next hill on your way back.

February 14, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Bohey Dulang Island, Semporna

About Bohey Dulang
Bohey Dulang (or also known as Boheydulong, Bohaydulong) with the size 313 hectares is the second largest island of Taman Tun Sakaran Marine Park. It is located 23 Kilometres away from Semporna.
A legend that told by the locals says there lives a beautiful princess named Salamia from Bum-Bum Island. She was hidden by her family there to avoid a forced marriage from a Sultan in the southern Philippines. Unfortunately after a few days, she vanished and believed to be hidden by the spirits of the island and turned into a pixie. Local claimed they can hear her singing and her dog will bark during the full moon. And sometimes she is seen walking around the island.
Bohey Dulang got its name from bohi(bohey) which means water and the word dulang meaning pools or depressions in Bajau language(natives people). This may refer to a series of oval rock pools, around 2-3 metres across, along the small waterfalls and main stream on the eastern side of the island.
Local says that these pools are the source for Princess Salamis for her drinking water. There is a large cave which is 40 metres high and over 20 metres long is located on the east side of Bohey Dulang too.

How to get here?
From Kota Kinabalu, you may need to take a bus from Terminal Inanam to Semporna which the journey will take around 8-9 hours. Or you can choose to go there by flight to Tawau which will take around 75 minutes of journey. And from Tawau you need to take another bus to Semporna.
From Semporna, you have to take a boat and it will take another 35 minutes before reach there.
But believe me! You won’t regret once you reached here. The island itself will welcome you with its blue ocean.
The Best Time to visit Bohey Dulang are from February to April (the dry months). If you visit during wetter months like July, August, December and January, your trip would have higher chance of being spoiled by heavy rainstorm of monsoon seasons, or not, it depends on your luck.

Things to do

Hiking
You need to climb a 600-Meter nature trail to reach the peak with a height of 265 Meters, which normally takes 40 minutes. The climb can be a bit challenging after rain, because some steep areas will become slippery and muddy. If you plan to climb this hill, please bring a proper walking shoe. And bring some drinking water as it is warm and humid in the forest and hot on the peak.

Bird Watching
In 1933, Bohey Dulang Island was declared as a Bird Sanctuary, a status that was revoked as a preliminary for the establishment of the marine park. Nowadays, Bohey Dulang is still a bird paradise for the bird watchers where species like black-naped fruit doves, owls, hornbills, partridges and babblers are freely roam the area.

Bajau Laut (Sea Gypsies) Village
Most tourists that come to the island come to catch a glimpse of the Bajau Laut settlements set amid the majestic backdrop of the mountainous Bodgaya and Bohey Dulang Island.

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Tun Sakaran Marine Park is located in Coral Triangle also known as Amazon of the Sea, which it supports one of the richest marine ecological zones in Malaysia. There are 528 species of coral reef fish are found in the park which it is much more than Sipadan Island(409), Redang(209), and Tioman (233). Full with over 320 species of hard and soft corals, and variety of sea creatures such as eagle rays, barracuda, and turtles, this park is well known as a scuba diving and snorkelling site

Accomodation
There are no any hotels or resorts on Bohey Dulang or on any of the other island within Tun Sakaran Marine Park.
Most visitors to the island stay in the coastal town of Semporna, where accommodation and dive packages are cheap.

Alternatively, visitors also stay in Mabul, Pom Pom, Mataking or Singamata and are brought in by boat.

February 2, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Pulau Tiga

Pulau Tiga is the biggest of the three islands that make up Pulau Tiga Park. It’s delightful scene and pristine indigenous habitat pulled in CBS Broadcasting company of the USA to utilize it as the fundamental area for its first ever scene of the popular “Survivor” Program, naming it the ‘Survivor Island’.

This island was shaped through the emission of a few mud volcanoes. The last blast happened in 1941 and from that point forward, the volcanoes have remained generally latent.

A few little mud volcanoes retching cool, mineral-rich mud can still be found close to the summit of the island. The thought that this mineral-rich mud is useful for your skin makes mud-washing an unquestionable requirement to-do activities.

For nature partners, Pulau Tiga’s rich green wilderness serves as a mitigating scenery, while its fine, white-sand shorelines and the transparent unpolluted waters are a miracle to view.

Location
Tiga Island Park was set up in 1978, despite the fact that the region has been under assurance as a forest save subsequent to 1933. It is found north of Kuala Penyu, inverse the swampy Klias Landmass, in Sabah, east Malaysia on the island of Borneo.

Kuala Penyu is 120km from Kota Kinabalu city.

You need to take a transport from the transport terminal (before the State Court) and a one-way trip will cost you around RM18.00. A taxi ride from the taxi stand alongside the Merdeka Field ought to cost around RM180.00 (up to gatherings of four) per way.

A kindly reminder that the boat transfer must be organized through tour bundles. Contact your travel agent for more data.

Activities in Pulau Tiga

Mud Bath
The Pulau Tiga Park is likewise known for the mud volcanoes which are still effectively radiating vaporous and periodical emissions. This mud volcano is one of the mainstream attractions among guests to the fundamental island. The mud volcanoes found here is the main few found in Sabah (the other being on Pulau Bakkungan Kechil of Turtle Islands Park, Sandakan). It is trusted that it has restorative and helpful qualities.

Scuba Diving & Snorkelling
Among the primary amusement exercises in Pulau Tiga Parks is scuba jumping and snorkeling. Ranges which these activities were permitted were partitioned into zones. It would be ideal if you allude to the administration for the recreational activities zones.

Recreation/Picnic/Camping
Outside party, for example, outing (Pantai Asmara, Pagong-pagong and Ramis) and overnight outdoors (assigned site inside of the Base Camp) should be possible in huge numbers of the current sanctuaries. These asylums are furnished with tables and seating of shifted outline and materials. They can likewise be lit during the evening. These offices are entirely near the shoreline. Others offices are public toilet and shower room

Nature Trails
Trails give access to guests to investigate the characteristic living spaces and assets found on the island. As of now, there are 8 nature trails of shifting lengths. These are the Larai-larai, the Pagong-pagong, the Well of lava, the Ramis, the Sibamban, the Casuarina, the Vokong and the Tagi trails. Eachs offers diverse encounters in term of vegetation, fauna, visual, geology and continuance.

February 1, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Maliau Basin

Frequently called the Lost World of Sabah, Maliau Basin Conservation Area is hands down the most extraordinary preservation in Borneo with a Class 1 Protection Forest Reserve and a size of 588 square kilometers. Suggested for the unadulterated nature significant other, Maliau Basin is one of the slightest investigated places in Borneo Island. There are facilities here which oblige hiker dormitory style rooms, singular twin sharing rooms furthermore a sumptuous twin room cabin complete with Jacuzzi.

Maliau Basin, Sabah

The highlights here are the trekking to the numerous camps situated around the basin, some adjacent while great ones take around 1-2 days of trekking. For the most part for the newbies, they will cover the fundamental trekking which includes the Agathis Camp exploration to the Maliau Basin Canopy Skywalk, which is one of the best in Southeast Asia. Maliau Basin is highly recommended for the individuals who are fit and love the outside.

An outing to Maliau Basin is generally reserved for specific tour agents in Kota Kinabalu. You can likewise discover Maliau Basin Packages from suggested online locales from Malaysia as well.

A friendly reminder to those with any medical condition that this place is not suitable for you. Yes. Because there are no nearby clinics, shops, or even restaurants here. The closest town is hours away.

The time it takes to get to the passage of Maliau Basin from KK is around 3-4 hours while from Tawau, it is around 2.5 to 3 hours. From the passage to the base camp is another to two hours rough terrain drive on the former logging streets.

February 1, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Sabah Museum

It is a must for tourists to stop by the museum if they want to know the culture in which they are traveling. This is because the museum is a place where the history of the place and kept the tourists can get to know the place better.

Sabah Museum is store a plentiful of treasures and items of historical relics Malaysia, especially in Sabah. In addition, various info about the customs of the natives on display here.
However, you are not allowed to take pictures inside the museum for security reasons, you are only allowed to take pictures outside of the building only.

How to Get Here?
If you are traveling to Sabah, you can visit the Sabah Museum, which is located here .
You can either take a bus or by taxi to reach Sabah Museum.
For bus, you have to take bus no.13 with fares RM2.00 and if you are using the taxi as transportation, you have to pay around RM10.00 – RM15.00 (one way). Make sure you know how to negotiate, as most of the taxi driver usually asked the tourist to pay more.

Admission Fee

• Malaysian Guests – RM2.00
• Non-Malaysian Guests – RM15.00

Malaysians only:

• Students in uniform – Free
• Disabled Guests – Free
• Senior Guests – Free
• Taxi Drivers – Free

There are 4 buildings for you to discover.

Main Building
The Main Building is designed after a customary Rungus longhouse; inside are the Ethnography, Natural History, Ceramics, Archeology and History Galleries that showcase the rich and different society and history of Sabah. The Main Building also consist of the Marble Hall for any temporary exhibitions by the museum.

Science and Technology Center
Located on the left side of the main building, is the Science and Technology Center where it is divided into three exhibitions halls:
• Oil and gas production in Sabah
• Broadcasting in Sabah
• North Borneo Railway.

Heritage Village
The Heritage Village is located in the Ethno Botanical Gardens in Sabah Museum Complex.
Heritage Village allows guests the opportunity to see some of Sabah’s traditional home in a small area.
Among them is the Bajau’s traditional house where the house was transformed complete with wedding throne,
Murut longhouse where it is one of the most visited traditional house here because it is build with lansaran (trampoline) where travelers can experience the excitement when on lansaran.
Other than that, Sabah Museum also a Chinese farm house with earthen floors, Bamboo House and the House of Skulls.
Some houses have put traditional vendors selling traditional jewelry items by the Murut, Rungus, and Kadazan Dusun.

Ethnobotanical Garden
If you have any interest in plant, you can go and visit Ethnobotical Garden where here you can take a look at commercial, medicinal, ritual and food and ornamental plants make up the well-planned gardens of the Sabah Museum. A Montane Garden also graces the grounds of the Museum.

Opening hours
Open daily from 9.00 am to 5.00pm (they also open on weekends as well as on Public Holiday)

PJ8 Service Suite

Millennium Square

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