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Climbing Mount Kinabalu

Mt Kinabalu view from Kundasang

Mount Kinabalu view from Kundasang Recognized as the highest mountain in Borneo, Mount Kinabalu is the 4th highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago. The mountain is an ultra-prominence peak with 4,095 meters of prominence, making it the 20th most prominent mountain on earth. There are 2 trails to get to the summit of Mount Kinabalu,…

Ranau Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Ranau is a district located in the state of Sabah, which is part of the island of Borneo rather than on Peninsula Malaysia. The Ranau district lies 1176m above sea level, and also encompass the famous Mount Kinabalu within its borders. Many adventurous tourists will attempt the climb up Mount Kinabalu while visiting Sabah. Situated…

Lahad Datu Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Lahad Datu is a town and district located in the east of the state of Sabah. The town has a large palm oil industry, with refineries and plants for a deep sea port to export palm oil. Danum Valley Conservation area is a lowland forest lying in the district of Lahad Datu. This conservation is…

Kundasang Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Kundasang is a town located in the state of Sabah. It is situated in the district of Ranau, only 6 kilometers away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinabalu National Park. From the town, visitors can get an amazing panoramic view of the Kinabalu Mountain Range, especially during sunrise. The Kundasang War Memorial stands…

Kuala Penyu Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Kuala Penyu is a town and district located in the state of Sabah. It was once a mangrove swamp forest but has been cleared of by land developers who plan to use the land to grow palm oil plantations. Kuala Penyu is a gateway to the Pulau Tiga National Park, famous for being the filming…

Kota Belud Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Kota Belud is a town located in the state of Sabah and serves as the main entry point to Pulau Mantanani. While usually not much to look at, the town of Kota Belud comes alive during the Sunday Market, known locally as “Tamu”. The Tamu is a collection of colorful and noisy vendors gathered to…