Kota Kinabalu – Page 4

February 20, 2016 Comments Off Where to eat

5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork

5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork Restaurant has a branch each in Centrepoint, Gaya Street, City Mall and Suria Sabah, all located in Kota Kinabalu.

If you are looking for BBQ Pork in char sui or sui yuk style, 5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork Restaurant is a good choice. Besides that, this restaurant offers a variety of dishes, with the most popular among them being BBQ meat and traditional chicken. Another popular dish is the chicken rice that gets accompanied with chicken, pork and duck dishes. The food here is nicely presented with them being tasty, authentic and extremely affordable. List of other crowds- pullers include BBQ pork noodles, King Do noodles, sweet and sour fish rice, seafood flat noodle and double boiled soups. This place is a must visit and should be placed high in everyone’s itinerary.

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 18, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Nightlife in Kota Kinabalu (Part 2)

This the second part from Nightlife in Kota Kinabalu that we have posted previously. Sabah or North Borneo might be known more for its regular biodiversity and their novel verdure. Be that as it may, its capital city Kota Kinabalu can likewise be abounding with life and fun, particularly with regards to the nightlife.
Here is some a greater amount of the most event bars and bars you might find in Kota Kinabalu

Q Bar
Q Bar in Kota Kinabalu is one of KK’s long-standing gathering venues furthermore happens to be one of its most conspicuous straight-accommodating gay bars.
Popular amongst the gay and lesbian group, Q Bar is truly for any individual who likes to party in an air where you don’t need to rationalize who you are.
Located in Gaya Street a couple parts down from the Tong Hing Supermarket, Q Bar most consistently elements a DJ behind the decks, and each Friday entertainment is given by the Q Bar Girls who put on a fanciful, swarm satisfying supper club appear.
A vast, round (Q shape) bar possesses the focal point of the venue, making it simple to take a seat and see who else is taking a seat. Super friendly staff and loquacious benefactors make Q Bar an extremely social venue.

Credit cards are accepted.

Tuesday to Thursday it will be open from 9 PM to 1.30 AM
Friday from 9 PM to 3 AM
Saturday from 9 PM to 3.30AM
Monday and Sunday open from 9 PM to 1 AM.

Prices are on the high side.
Tel: +6016 847 3085

Shamrock Irish Bar
Shamrock Irish Bar is located at the Waterfront Kota Kinabalu, right in the middle of the city’s nightlife strip.
Drop in for a bite to eat during the day or dinner in the evening and find an ample supply of draught lager and stout on tap.
Also known for showing Aussie rules and the international Rugby Union games, Shamrock in the KK Waterfront is a popular hangout for locals and expats who enjoy oval-shaped ball sports.

Credit cards are accepted here.
Opening time is Sunday to Thursday 12 PM – 1 AM, and Friday, Saturday 12 PM – 2 AM.
Tel: +608 824 9829

Shenanigan’s Fun Pub – Hyatt Regency
Shenanigan’s Fun Pub is one of the oldest nightspots in Kota Kinabalu.
Beverages’ price will be on the high side and this ought not out of the ordinary as it’s a lodging bar.
Great music and assortment, that keep your feet moving and dancing. Because of its built up and mark power, even the old clocks otherwise known as youthful at hearts affection to keep on coming back to this place.
There is a performance every day except on Sunday.

They accept credit card here.
Opening hours Monday to Thursday (5 PM – 1 PM)
Friday to Saturday (5 PM – 1.30 AM)
Tel: +608 822 1234

Sully’s Bar
This bar is owned by John and Jane. A couple from England that decided to stay in Sabah after they fell in love with this country and its people when they were on holiday here.
What make Sully’s Bar different from the other bars? Well, most of the club and bars here will play the same genre of music. John and Jane open this place so that their customers can enjoy some jazzy music so you will find yourself more ease and grooving while hang out here instead of listening to loud thumping music.
Their Menu consists of a good range of single malt whiskies, fine wines, and cocktails. They also have their own a pool table for you to play and enjoy yourself while listening to their jazz music.

Located at KK Times Square, they will open from Monday to Saturday (5 PM – 1.30 AM), and for Sunday (6 PM – 12.30 AM)
Credit cards accepted here.
Tel: +068 844 7107

Vino Vino
Calling themselves a wine lounge, Vino was said to have the vastest choices of fine wine around the local area. Sounds pretty much right when you consider that the bar is called Vino. Wine bottles line the red block dividers with dull wooden shafts, and the climate is all clunking classed and hushed conversations. Add to that shine of the overhanging precious stone crystal fixture and you have a tasteful freebee. Try not to be intimidated by the tremendous decisions of wine available, for the sommelier is dependably close by to assist. The food is great and their espressos expertly blended as well.
Patrons consists of the corporate group, with a sprinkling of inquisitive visitor and local people.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday (12 PM – 1 AM), Saturday (12 PM – 2 AM), Sunday/Public Holiday (5 PM – 12 AM)
Tel: +608 848 6363

February 15, 2016 Comments Off About Sabah

Bus Service between Kota Kinabalu and KKIA Airports (Terminal 1)

FROM KKIA TO KOTA KINABALU CITY
One of the problems that tourist always face when they arrived in any place that they come to visit is to find the transportation to the nearest town. Well, worry no more. This time, you can get a little bit of information about the transportation to Kota Kinabalu City if you are landing in KKIA 1.

Terminal 1 is Kota Kinabalu International Airport’s main terminal and is divided into 3 levels, and is now used by all airlines, including AirAsia(which was transferred from Terminal 2 since 1st December 2015)

Level 1 for arrivals, Level 2 for mainly airline offices and within-Sabah departures, and Level 3 for International and Sarawak / West Malaysia departures.

Taxis and the relatively new Airport Bus (which will cost you RM5 to town) is the choice of transport from Terminal 1 (both can be used for transfers between terminals as well)
The standard rate for the taxi fees from KKIA to the town is RM30(up to 4 people) But before that you need to buy a coupon from the kiosk that is located on Level 1, next to Arrival Hall 2.

If you want, you can go to the town with cheaper fees by using the mini bus and it will only cost you around RM1.50. But somehow, you have to walk around 500 metres to reach the main road. Just cut straight through the parking lot and follow the path to the main road. But please stay off the grass as it is soggy. Don’t cross the road, try to flag any bus as all of them heading to town. But if you come with a lot of luggage, it might be a problem but you up for doing this it won’t be a problem.

KOTA KINABALU CITY TO AIRPORT
Due to demand by tourists, now Kota Kinabalu city (KK) has regular shuttle sending passengers back and forth KKIA (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) every day.

You can get the ticket for the from the counter that is located in Padang Merdeka(or Merdeka Field in English). try to find a small hut with the sign “Bas Airport” which means Airport Bus.
The bus ticket costs RM5.00 (≈USD$1.50) for each Adult, RM3.00 (≈USD$0.90) for Child (below 12).

Departure Time

The shuttle service is available from 7:30am to 8:30pm daily. Below is the schedule of Airport Bus.
(Note: KK = Kota Kinabalu City, KKIA = Kota Kinabalu International Airport)

KKIA → KK	KK → KKIA
08:00	07:30
08:45	08:45
09:30	09:30
10:15	10:15
11:00	11:00
11:45	11:45
12:30	12:30
13:15	13:15
14:00	14:00
14:45	14:45
15:30	15:30
16:15	16:15
17:00	17:00
17:45	17:45
18:30	18:30
19:15	19:15
20:00
20:30

The journey from Kota Kinabalu to airport will take around 25 to 40 minutes depend with the traffic at that time. But if you are in the hurry, it is better if you take the taxi instead.

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 3, 2016 Comments Off Where to eat

Little Italy, Kota Kinabalu

Wanting for an Italian food yet ignorant regarding where to go to conciliate your yearning while in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?

Worry not! You can come to the Little Italy. Being one of the most seasoned Italian eateries in Kota Kinabalu, exceptionally well known among local people and oversea explorers since the year 2000. Situated in the Capital Hotel, adjoining Wisma Merdeka and within walking distance from the Suria Sabah.

They serve the best pizzas around the local area. And believe me that their spaghetti’s are likewise the yummiest in Sabah, and might be the entire nation. Furthermore, they have a consistent stream of return clients to demonstrate their point. Wanting to eat something that is more healthy? No stresses, they serve low-fat dinners for those who want to keep in shape.

At Little Italy here you will never short of decisions, but it might be hard for you to choose it as there are more than 50 sorts of Italian sustenance on the menu! Besides, Mr. Luciano and wife, the owner of Litlle Italy, continually insert new Italian dishes in their menu! Believe me, credible Italian formula is conferred here and you won’t discover any Asian sustenance on the menu.

Another fascinating truth about Little Italy that you may wanna know is they made every one of the sorts of pasta and sauces at their own particular manufacturing plant in KK to ensure the freshness of the pasta and food ingredients.

BUSINESS HOUR: 10.30AM – 11.00PM (DAILY)

PHONE: 088-232231

ADDRESS:
23, Jalan Haji Saman,
Ground Floor, Capital Hotel,
88813 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

February 2, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Danum Valley

Being remote from the human residence and verging from the outsider to present day progress makes the Danum Valley Conservation Area is a naturalists’ heaven. On the off chance that you are an untamed life and nature nerd, you will discover heaven in Danum Valley – a 472km sq protection range of flawless, generally essential, marsh dipterocarp backwoods that is home to 300 types of feathered creatures, well-evolved creatures, bugs and so on. The region brags a stunning differing qualities of creature life including the Borneo dwarf elephant, sun bear, orang-utan and clouded panther.

Location
The Danum Valley Conservation Area is located in South-eastern Sabah, Malaysian Borneo (4˚50’N-5˚00N and 117˚35’E – 117K45’E). The Danum Valley Field Center is around 70 km inland from the town of Lahad Datu on Sabah

You need to go to Lahad Datu to go to Danum Valley Conservation Area. Most of the airline agent in Kota Kinabalu has direct daily flights to Lahad Datu. Another way of transportation would be air-conditioned coaches from Kota Kinabalu which will take about 7 hours drive to reach Lahad Datu. You have to go to the bus terminal which is situated in Inanam.
The Field Centre is easily accessed by road and the journey takes less than 2 hours from the nearest town.

Accommodation

A few sorts of accommodation are accessible at Danum Valley:

VIP chalets: Two rooms accessible – each of which can place 2 – 3 individuals. These are aerated and cooled, completely adjusted and have an en-suite restroom, a fridge, and private overhang. Principally proposed for short visits.

Resthouse: Seven rooms accessible, each of which can place 2 – 3 individuals. These are completely overhauled, have en-suite bathrooms and overhead fans. Fundamentally expected for short visits.

Annex: Four rooms accessible, each of which can place 2 – 3 individuals. These are completely overhauled, have en-suite bathrooms, overhead fans and overhangs.

Researchers’ chalets: Three independent duplex chalets and 1 single room chalet are accessible. The duplexes can place up to 4 individuals. They incorporate a kitchen, lounge, separate rooms, a washroom and a veranda. Essential cooking hardware and utensils are given. The majority of the chalets have their own particular icebox and clothes washer. Planned basically for long haul researchers – particularly the individuals who wish to self-provide food.

Hostel: There are two contiguous inns at Danum Valley, each of which can rest 48 individuals at one time (96 altogether). The inns are sub-isolated into partitioned ‘rooms’, with 2 lofts in each. Lavatory and latrine offices are shared. Every hostel prayer room for Muslim residents. The inns share a vast kitchen and feasting region with incredible perspectives over the woodland. Planned principally for understudies on field courses and for researchers and different guests who might be on a tight spending plan.

Campsite: Rests up to 20 individuals (in loft style beds). This is a constructed campground with open-sided, zinc-roofed structures and incorporates fundamental on location toilets, showers, cooking offices and an eating zone. Proposed primarily for understudies and different guests who might be on a restricted spending plan – or for the individuals who lean toward a more “normal” living environment.

Breakfast, lunch, and supper can all be taken at Danum and is served in a lounge area and on a veranda nearby the resthouse – which has magnificent perspectives over the backwoods. Sustenance is basic, Malaysian home-style cooking utilizing new fixings (all Halal) bought locally in Lahad Datu. All suppers are served as self-administration buffets. Breakfast is regularly Western-style with grain, toast, browned or fried eggs and wieners – however, an Asian breakfast of fried noodles is prepared sometimes. Lunch usually consist of either fried rice or sandwiches. Supper incorporates a few vegetable, chicken, hamburger and/or fish dishes joined by steamed rice.

The staff that are providing food in Danum Valley are very much used to planning veggie lover dinners, and pleasing other dietary necessities, however guests with genuine nourishment intolerances or sensitivities might wish to view self as cooking; given the moderately restricted offices accessible for sustenance readiness at Danum, the complete rejection of particular nutrition types (e.g. nuts, fish products) can’t be ensured.

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)

January 26, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Pulau Sipadan

Pulau Sipadan has won various grants and diving tourism and the island is known as an environment for more than 3000 types of fish and corals that live in the biological community surrounding. Divers can likewise meander limestone hollow situated under the water of the island known as the Turtle Tomb, which holds the bones of turtles.

How to go here?
The guests can go to sipadan island with through Kota Kinabalu or Tawau. Where the guests who touch base in Kota Kinabalu to be going to tawau which takes 8 hours if the transport ride and 45 minutes to the utilization of air ship. Upon landing in tawau, guests ought to make a beeline for the town semporna which is around 1 hour drive back drive four-wheel for a watercraft ride to the island sipadan which just takes around 45 minutes relying upon the velocity vessels conveying guests.

Accomodation

For settlement as well, given the Sipadan Island has been proclaimed a secured zone close to the property is situated in the contiguous islands such as Mabul and Kapalai, which took around 25 min pontoon ride from Sipadan Island.

January 22, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Taman Tun Abdul Razak

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park consists of five islands, namely Pulau Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, Sulug and Mamutik. Due to the proximity of these islands which are closer and a short boat ride from Kota Kinabalu make it a preferred destination for tourists who only visit daily to enjoy the activities available on the island’s marine park. However, there are also a number of resorts and chalet to stay, so tourists can stay for a few days there.

Equipment

It depends on your plan on that day,

let’s say that say that you want to some snorkelling. You need to have a snorkel mask and fins. But if you come there just to enjoy the view you probably need to rent beach mat from Jesselton Point. You won’t face any trouble to find the place to rent those things from the shop nearby.

Don’t worry about the life jacket as you can ask from the agent where you get your ticket.

Below are the rental price for each equipment.

Snorkel Mask – RM10

Fins – RM10

Life Jacket

*Reminder

Prepare a budget for some activities then you may be interested in carrying when traveling on the islands.

Activities Banana Boat, Flyfish, parasailing and jet ski are on all islands. Whereas, Diving & Sea Walking only in Sapi Island and Scuba Doo just in Pulau Manukan

Time to go on a day there is only available 3 times that is 12 noon, 2 pm and 4 pm on the last boat. Can contact them, see the table above. When buying a ticket, then just 6:15 am.

Another activity that can be attempted is Coral Flyer – Island to Island Zipline between Pulau Gaya and Sapi. RM64 ticket which can be purchased at the information booth or Padang Sapi Island Point in Pulau Gaya. Refer to the following website for more information: coralflyer.com

Conservation fees: RM3 per person

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