When you are to visit a state in Malaysia, it is definitely a must for you to check out the awesome surroundings and environments, which the local people and the local government are very keen to protect and preserve. Thus, if you are to visit Sabah, be sure to catch sight of the wonderful well preserved Mother Nature. One place for you to do so is through the Signal Hill Observatory Platform located in Kota Kinabalu.

The observatory platform is the highest point you can find in your city, which gives you an instant whole view of the entire Kota Kinabalu Town in one glance. Thus, if you intend to capture this whole view of the town under your eyes, this is the place you have to go. Besides of the small cars and busy cities which you will be able to observe, you can also find the platform being surrounded by green trees and mountains which will give you a combination of both a busy and a peaceful atmosphere in the same time.

If you look far enough, you can even see the deep blue ocean far ahead which gives you a complete view of a combination on the sea, the forest, and the city. It is recommended for you to visit the platform in broad daylight, which you will also find other passionate viewers hovering over the edge of the platform while immersing in the beautiful view one can see on the platform. It is also a great opportunity for you to capture more pictures which will help you retain the memory of your visit to the state.

There are absolutely no charges required for you to visit the place. You can always choose the time you wish to visit the place up to your own convenience. Visiting the platform early in the morning will grant you to chance to witness a view of the beautiful sunrise while you breath in the cool and relaxing breeze; if you are to visit the platform in the evening, you can also get to witness the jaw-dropping sunset view when the colors or red and purple blanket the whole city of Kota Kinabalu.

The Signal Hill Observatory Platform is definitely a good place for one to relax for a while before they head out for more exploration in the town or even after they had spent their entire day discovering more secrets of the place. It is a place which you can obtain an overview of one of the core towns in the state of Sabah.

When you are on vacation in Sabah, one of the best ways to fully utilize the trip is by dropping by the local markets in which you will be able to learn more of the local culture and the local traditions in a close distance. In Sabah, there are many local markets which you can choose to venture in. If you are clueless on which local market to get your gears started, one of the best recommended local markets you can consider visiting is the Tamu Kudat.

Here, it is no surprise that you will be buried with a huge variety of local made products. All of these products are unique in their own ways and it is especially important for you to keep a look out on the skills use in carving the products. It is also good to remember that these products are usually produced with handmade skills; thus, making the products more memorable and special, not only to the local people, but also to foreigners and visitors of the town like you.

The Tamu Kudat is also a place where traders and buyers gather together to get their businesses done. Thus, you would notice huge pack of people accumulating in certain areas in which they negotiate and talk about their business. If you have any enquiries, feel free to speak up to them and they will most definitely return your question with a smile and a sincere answer hoping to clear your doubts. Pay attention to their interaction as well because these are opportunities to know more of the locals’ daily lifestyle in the most natural way. And it can definitely help you learn better than having to learn from any media such as the television or newspaper.

However, if you are in the local market, you must not miss out the well-known local product as well. The fresh vegetables, fishes, and fruits are especially famous in the market. These food are mostly produced by the local people themselves and upon eating them, you would definitely feel the effort they had poured into taking care of the food so that others will have a chance to enjoy the freshness of the food.

Also, you might be interested with the local handmade product as well, which the locals had also put in a lot of effort so that the end product will appear unique and amusing. You can purchase some of these products home as a remembrance to your visit to Sabah and in the same time, adding more colors and unique meanings to your house.

Your exploration of Sabah will not be complete if you do not visit the local markets in the state. In fact, the local markets are one of the first and best places you should explore if you intend to enhance your knowledge on the local cultures, traditions, and lifestyles conducted by the local people in the state. There are many local markets which you can explore, one of them would be the Tamu Tamparuli, which is a small market which does not require you to spend too much money to know more of the local cultures and lifestyle of the local people residing in Tuaran.

One step into the Tamu Tamparuli will expose you to a heavy atmosphere of the local culture which you would not want to miss. The whole place will be surrounded by people who have a purpose – some traders; some buyers. It is also a great time for you to know more of the local cultures through the interactions between the traders and the buyers, who often come from a lot of different places. The interactions they carry out may be something new and foreign for you, unlike the ones you have at a daily basis; either on business matters or on a personal level.

Through the interactions, you are most likely able to obtain a lot of new information on the local cultures which some you may not be able to see from a surface basis. Besides, you might also want to keep your eyes locked on the products offered by the local people. These are unique and precious products which some of them you may not had seen or known of. However, one thing that is certain of these products are that they are all fresh and a lot of effort had been put into by the local people to produce them; thus, when you are in the verge of consuming them, you may even get to experience and feel the passion and effort of the local people behind the producing of these products.

If you are in the Tamu Tamparuli, be sure to not miss out the unique products such as the bambagan, as well as the rice wine. These are precious products specially produced by the locals which you would not be able to obtain elsewhere. There are also many other products being presented in the local market, ranging from food to household products. This might just be another unique yet different shopping experience you will obtain from Sabah.

A vacation is the time when one can really relax and enjoy themselves and in the same time, escaping from all the stress and pressure they experience in the busy cities. When you are enjoying the peaceful time you obtain from your vacation, you might also want to try out some thrilling and exciting activities in Sabah. If you are interested in such activities, you can head on to the Water World Theme Park in Kota Kinabalu to experience such unforgettable memories when you are in Sabah for holiday.

The scorching hot weather in Malaysia will definitely make the theme park a wonderland for you. Imagine yourself soaking in the cold water under the hot sun. It would definitely be one of the best feelings you could get especially when you are already feeling uncomfortable with the weather. Besides, it is also recommended for you to bring along your friends and family for a great bonding session while you enjoy yourself with the various activities provided by the theme park. If you are looking for some thrilling rides to put your courage into practice, the slides (Double Loop Slide and the Torpedo Speed Slide) will definitely allow you to experience a new kind of excitement.

However, if you prefer to enjoy a peaceful soaking moment with your children, the swimming pools will be a better alternative. Here, you can enjoy moments of water splashing with your children, which will definitely become one of the best memories you can share with your children and your friends. After an exhausting day of water activities, you can also enjoy the various facilities prepared by the theme park. Enjoy a quick meal in the cafeteria or spend your time in the lounge while you tune in to the various local channels for some entertainment.

In the same time, if you wish to celebrate certain occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries in the theme park, you can do so by contacting the person in charge of the theme park and the next moment, you will find your special day being well-organized and before you know it, this would be one of the occasions in which it can serve as a great memory to be kept. If your children are involved with the celebration, this can also be a great reminder of memory reinforcement for their childhood which will thus contributes in tightening the bonds between them and their family members.

When one is on a vacation, it is very important for one to ensure that one is comfortable during his/her trip so as to create a good and memorable memory to bring back to one’s home country. If you are looking for such place in Sabah, perhaps the Usukan Cove in Kota Belud will be the perfect place for you to spend your vacation in Sabah. Usukan Cove also serves as one of the best escapades for you if you plan to escape from the buzz and noise in the big cities.

You might need to travel for some time in order to reach the Usukan Cove. However, there is no need to worry that the journey will bore you off because you will be presented with the fantastic sceneries along the way to the place. You can also take this opportunity to capture the beautiful sea view which will definitely serve as a great eye candy for your trip. These beautiful views of the Mother Nature can also be sceneries which you would not find elsewhere.

Besides of the sea view, you would also see a whole view of paddy fields which directly portraying the effort pour in by the local people in contributing to the country. This is definitely one scene which you should never miss because you can learn more of the country’s culture by scanning through these views which are being preserved by the local people. You may also catch sight of some traditional village houses which helps you understand more of the local building structure which you may not see elsewhere.

When you reach the place, it is recommended for you to spend your time on the beach, which you can enjoy the peaceful sea breeze and also the smooth sand while putting behind all the worries and stress in the big cities. You can also spend your time doing things that you might not have time to do in the big cities such as reading a good book or listening to some music to allow yourself a comfortable relaxing time so that you could focus better in the future.

However, if you are seeking for some thrill during your vacation, you can also try out some water sports provided to you by the place. Joining in the snorkeling activity can help you discover more secrets of the Mother Nature while kayaking will allow you to tour around the place without the need of any guidance from the locals at the place.

Although Tuaran is a small town in Sabah, it does not mean that you can overlook the uniqueness of the town. For one, if you are to visit the town during your tour in Sabah, you should not miss out the Tamu Tuaran which consists of the deep culture value of the locals residing in the small town. Despite being a small town, the local market will expose you to everything you need and want to know about the town, which will definitely help you greatly as a guideline to what to look out for and in the same time, helping you to discover more unique elements of the locals in the town.

Upon reaching the local market, you will be surrounded by the buzz of local people while they carry on with their business and personal matters in the local market. Although so, upon seeing your arrival, it is exceptionally hard to miss the smiles automatically presented on their faces while they welcome you into part of their lifestyles in the town. This is a good opportunity for you to discover more of the hidden lifestyles lead by the locals when you observe the interactions between the locals.

Every time you step into the Tamu Tuaran, you will find yourself facing different types of new experiences. The local market is a complete package of sound and visual which you would find interesting while they project the essence of the local cultures right in front of you. If you arrive early, you would have the advantage to witness every single item sold by the locals in their respective stalls. These items usually sell like hot cakes and if you intend to see every single one of them, the best way is to make your way out of your bed early in the morning and visit the local market earlier.

There are many varieties of items which you can choose from in the local market. The foods being sold in the market are exceptionally fresh and unique, ranging from local made fish cakes, fried noodles, and many more. You can also consider spending your time here in the local market while filling up your hungry tummy with these delicious foods for all three meals.

Besides, you will also find a lot of fruit and vegetable varieties in the local market which you can purchase for later consumption. A lot of these fruits and vegetables are being planted by the locals themselves; thus, the freshness is definitely guaranteed with a very minimal to none amount of perseverance.

It is crucial for one to visit the local market when one intends to find out more of the local cultures and traditions in a particular state. In Sabah, you have unlimited choices to do so. If you have no idea on where you should visit during your vacation in Sabah, perhaps you can try dropping by the Tamu Kuala Penyu for a good glimpse of the daily interactions and lifestyles lead by the local people in the small market.

In order to be able to witness the liveliness of the market, you are recommended to visit the market on Tuesdays because this is the time when trades and business are being conducted by traders, sellers, and buyers from all over the place. This is definitely a good chance for you to clear your doubts on specific cultural elements related to the state when you can enquire directly to the local people when you are visiting the place on Tuesday. They are more than happy to help answering your questions. If you are lucky, you might even obtain some secrets you never know about the local culture which you will never get it elsewhere.

Besides, the Tamu Kuala Penyu is also a well-known occasion for the local communities to gather together, with the intention to either trade, sell, and buy products; or solely for more bonding and catching up sessions. Perhaps you can even be part of them when you are directly involved with a passion to know more of their culture essences. Thus, never miss this chance or your trip to Sabah will definitely not be complete!

As mentioned, the market is a great place for the communities to trade, sell, and buy products. Same goes to you as well. Here, you will find a lot of goods and items – most of them handmade – which you will never find elsewhere. Be sure to grab a few for yourself as these products will serve greatly in helping you to obtain a better memory of your visit to the market. You will find the item varies greatly, from food (homemade local cakes) up to household items. If you plan to brighten up your house, this is the place to check out. What is more unique than decorating your house with tit bits you gain from your oversea experience?

Besides, if you are to visit the Tamu Kuala Penyu, you will also obtain the chance to witness the different local culture elements being implemented in all the products and food the locals produce. This is definitely one great chance to observe what you didn’t get to observe within a close distance.

The local market of a town or a state is where you will be able to obtain the most out of the local cultures and traditions. Thus, if you intend to find out more of the local cultures as well as their daily lifestyles, it is recommended for you to step into one of the local markets you can find in the state and start exploring. A good start for you would be the Tamu Kota Marudu, in which you will not only find bits and pieces of the local culture elements, but you will also get to witness the extraordinary local touch implemented on the buildings in the town.

If you are to visit the Tamu Kota Marudu, be sure to set your day and time right. The market is available on Sundays located in Pekan Goshen. By knowing this, it can help you getting rid of unnecessary disappointments when you arrive at the place and find that there is nothing for you to see. However, if you are at the right place at the right time, you will definitely find this trip meaningful while being exposed to all sorts of local elements in the town.

Here is the place where you can find all kinds of trades being conducted – no matter big or small. Pay attention to the interactions between the sellers and the buyers because this will be where you will get a better insight to the daily lifestyles of the local people. Apart from that, the Tamu Kota Marudu is also an important place for individuals to purchase their basic and daily needs, perhaps you might even find some useful items for yourself too!

If you are interested, you can also purchase some of the household items for yourself, in which they can either be serve as an addition to your already existing household items, or they can act as great decorative items in your rooms. Plus, you will never get this chance anywhere else which you can buy precious handmade items produced genuinely by the local people with their traditional skills.

Apart from looking out for these precious items, you may also want to observe your environment, which you will find it constantly packed with people who come to the market to mingle around and to get the shopping list ticked off in the same time. If you are in doubt, the local people are more than happy to help you out by explaining to you the essence of their cultures and traditions.

One of the must-dos when you visit one foreign country is to try as hard as you can to experience the Mother Nature one country is trying to preserve with its very own way. In a state like Sabah, you will find yourself being presented with plenty of such chances; thus, make sure you don’t waste these chances to be close to the Mother Nature. Kota Kinabalu is the main city one would definitely visit in the state of Sabah. However, although it is a busy city, it does not mean that there is no place for you to relax. By this, you would definitely need to visit the Tanjung Aru Beach to experience the peace of mind you are looking for sandwiched between your busy and packed schedule.

The beach is situated very near to the Kota Kinabalu city; thus, it avoids you to waste most of your time on the road. Upon arriving, you will instantly feel the cooling sea breeze brushing across your face while you take shade under the aru trees, in which the name of the beach was derived from. One step on the smooth sandy beach will tell you that the local government and the local people had been trying hard to preserve and maintain the beach to its perfection so as to allow visitors and their own locals to be able to enjoy the beach without much disturbance.

It is recommended for you to spend your entire day on the beach, especially if you do not want to miss out the fascinating sunset view which will definitely give you a whole new perspective on the beauty of Mother Nature. It is also a great chance for you to capture more fantastic pictures with your love ones to further remember your visit to the Tanjung Aru Beach for your vacation.

If you forget to bring along any food or beverages, do not worry. There are many local stalls serving local foods on the beach with great varieties to choose from. This is also a chance for you to taste the local delicacies without the need to purposely seek for one when you are on a road trip. What would beat the magnificent feeling of relaxing on a beach while enjoying the local delicacies in one country? Remember to try out the fresh and refreshing coconut juice as well as the local favorite satay when you are on the beach.

The local market of a town usually contains a lot of hidden stories and unique secrets one may not be able to discover solely by passing through the town. Thus, if your vacation includes the small towns of a state, it is highly recommended for you to venture in the local markets for more insights on the local cultures and traditions of the local people in the particular town. To give you a head start, you can consider visiting the Tamu Penampang in Kota Kinabalu to learn more of the local people residing in the main city of Sabah.

It would not be too difficult to locate and find the local market because it is situated in the big city. If you find yourself unfamiliar with the place, you can always ask the local people and they will happily lead you the way. The town can be considered as a place slightly more modernized than the other part of the states; thus, it would not be surprising if you manage to relate yourself or find something familiar in the town such as bungalow houses or even foreign building structure.

If you intend to take a look on the local market here in Penampang, Thursday and Friday are the days you should drop by. The local market is only available in these two days; thus, it is important for you to schedule your plan properly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience or disappointment. On these two days the Tamu Penampang is exceptionally hyped up when traders and buyers from all over the place meet up with each other and side dealing with business matters.

There are many items which you can find in the local market. All of these items are mostly handmade by the locals with their traditional skills; whereas some are planted by the locals pouring in efforts to ensure that the buyers can enjoy the best quality of the product. Thus, if you observe carefully, you will find that the food (fruits and vegetables) sold by the locals in the local market are all fresh and clean, without much preservative, unlike the ones you often purchase from the supermarkets. The handmade products are also carefully crafted and produced and are presented in a unique and interesting design which can definitely capture the attention of your guests with you are to place them in your living room.

Also, if you are to visit the Tamu Penampang, do not miss out their local delights – the rice wine and also the fresh wild mango, which you will definitely not able to obtain them elsewhere.