WELCOME TO THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF SABAH
KOTA KINABALU VIEW
Kota Kinabalu is situated on the tropical island of Borneo, and is the state capital of the Malaysian state Sabah, which is one of the two states of East Malaysia.The location of the city is absolutely amazing and the food is varied in a way that only a state with 30 ethnic groups can offer. Just along a corner you have long sandy beaches, paradise islands, tropical rain forests and mighty Mount Kinabalu.
MENARA TUN MUSTAPHA
Menara Tun Mustapha also known as The Yayasan Sabah located at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It was built in 1977 and it is the second tallest building in the island of Borneo. Inside the tower have an auditorium, two mini-theatres, exhibition foyer, a gymnasium, kindergarden and Research library. On the 18th floor is the revolving restaurant Atmosphere where you can enjoy it.
It is the most outstanding pieces of architecture in Sabah, with its dove-grey walls and glittering majestic domes with gold inlay. The state mosque is a place of wordship for Kota Kinabalu muslim inhabitants and visitors. For visitors who plan to visit, please ensure that dress code is adhered to.
The Sabah Museum is located on 43.3 acres of lush green natural and planted jungle. Situated on a small hill overlooking the state mosque, it is designed to look like a longhouse and it launched in 1985. It also houses a Heritage Village, Islamic Museum and art gallery. The museum also houses musical instruments, tools and ritual paraphermalia.
Kota Kinabalu also known as Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Center, among the locals and tourists. This is the place that anyone could not miss. It is situated along Tun Fuad Stephen Street across Sinsuran Complex. You can find a lots of handicrafts that are sold there. Besides handicrafts,they also sell such as keychains, T-shirt and beautiful carved woods.
Sabah has different 32 different ethnic races, 55 different languages and about 100 dialects and also the music and dances. Each groups has their own cultures, traditions and custom. They have their own way of expressing and interpreting their lives through music and dance. They are many types of traditional dance in Sabah such as Sumazau, Limbai, Liliput, Angalang, Menangkung piring, Magunatif, Daling-daling.
The village is located about 25 minutes away from the city. In the village, you will be introduced to various traditional homes of Sabahan ethnic communities, such as the Bajau, Lundayeh, Murut, Rungus and Dusun. Take the opportunity to see blowpipe-making demostration, free-starting demo using bamboo, tattoo-making demo and get an in-depth look at the mystical symbolisms behind them.
Kota Belud sunday market also known as 'pasar tamu', at the weekend bazaar has a carnival-like atmosphere. The market filled with villagers and horsemen trading their wares in their traditional garments traders from all tribes, such as the Bajau, the Dusun, Irranun. They sell such as craftwork, mountain-grown vegetables, wild orchids, succulent tropical fruits.
Kudat Rungus Longhouse situated in a valley about 41 kilometres South of Kudat town and 98 kilometres or two and a half hours drive from Kota Kinabalu city. Also, get a taste of real Rungus living through their food, daily rituals and music on a day trip or overnight stay. Traditionally, the Rungus people live in longhouse bulit on stilts, but the shift to modern-day living has meant that the sight of such longhouses are getting more rare.
Simpang Mengayau means 'lingering junction' as it is here that the South China Sea lingers and meets the Sulu Seas flowing from the East. Enjoy the beautiful view of Pulau Kalampunian. It is a reminder of treacherous coastline and past shipwrecks.
Located less than 30 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu. The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park features a primate zone where Borneo's popular animals can be found. The Orang Utan features several of Borneo's best known icon at play, whilst their neighbours. Proboscis Monkey are to be seen next door. Many interesting animal and botanical garden you will be seen here. It is a worthwhile destination for both young and old, locals and foreign visitors like.
Kota Kinabalu City Tour
Simple Itinerary :-
0900hrs pick up from your hotel transfer to the interest places like Menara Tun Mustapha, Poh Toh Tse Buddhist Temple, State Mosque, Sabah Museum, and the most famous place Handicraft Bazaar (Filipino Market) before returning to hotel.
Kinabalu Cultural Night Tour
Kinabalu Cultural Night Tour
Simple itinerary :-
1830hr pick up from the city hotel and drive to Signal Hill for a view of Kota Kinabalu at dust. And visit the night market where you can see variety of local produces, handicraft etc. Here, you may try out your bargaining skill. At 1915hrs proceed to Kampung Nelayan Seafood Restaurant for dinner with Sabah Cultural Show. While having the sumptuous dinner, you will be entertained with cultural dances such as Sumazau, Mengilok, Magunatip, Joget, Zapin and other mix Malaysian dances (Rampaisari). You may also see the native male dancers wore their traditional warrior costumes and display their skill of using the blow-pipe while the native female dancers gracefully to the rhythm of the gongs. You may take part in their traditional bamboo dance “Magunatip’ or try out your skill with the blow pipe. The show ends with a photo taking session with the native dancers. Return to the hotel for own activity.
Mari Mari Cultural Village
Simple Itinerary :-
Located at Kionsom Inanam, 25minutes away from the city. Acquaint yourself with each tribe (5 tribes) as they let you come into their house and their simple yet intricate lives. You will experience the daily activities in the past in every residence such as making blowpipe, starting a fire(from bamboo), tattoo-making and etc. Get a chance to sample Sabahan Traditional delicacies from each ethnic group.
Monsopiad Cultural Village
Simple Itinerary :-
0900hrs pick up from your hotel. Take leisurely drive into the countryside of Kampung Kuai. Welcome drink will be served. Visit the traditional farmhouses the "Gintutun do Moihoing" a monolith stone and "House of Skulls" where the 24 skulls are kept. Then, witness the Cultural dance performance. Let yourself be enthralled by the stories and mysteries of the ancient folklore of Kadazan. It is a story of the "Borneo Headhunter". After your photo shooting with all the dancer you may transfer back to your hotel.
Kota Belud Sunday Market
Simple Itinerary :-
0730hrs pick up from your hotel. The journey will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive to Kota Belud. Rice fields, villages and beautiful scenery can be seen along the way. Kota Belud is the land for the Bajau, a local native tribe who are popularly known as Cowboy of the East.On every Sunday, the Bajaus bring out their local produces, handicrafts etc to be sold in this large open-air market. The market is also the local point for the locals to socialize and mingle in group.
Kudat Rungus Long House & Tips Of Borneo
Simple Itinerary :-
0730hrs pick up from City Hotel. It will take about 3 hours drives to Kudat Town , passing by several oil palm plantations where you can have a better view of the golden fruit of Malaysia Sulu Sea meets. Then, return journey to Kota Kinabalu in the late afternoon.
Lokkawi Wildlife Park
Simple Itineary :-
0900hrs depart from the city hotel and proceed for about 30 minutes drive to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
