How to get Kota Kinabalu to Ranau in 4 Days and 3 Nights

How to get Kota Kinabalu to Ranau in 4 Days and 3 Nights

How to Plan Your Holiday Well in Sabah for the very least you’ve got to experience: -The highlands  -The beaches -The islands -The seaside city, Kota Kinabalu Here is a tried and tested itinerary, for the kind of travellers who got so little time and so much to do! Itinerary DAY 1 – DESTINATION: KUNDASANG Day of arrival, opt for morning flight, the earliest if possible.  Mission for the day, is to go directly to the highlands – where the air is cold and the sceneries are green and the highest mountain’s peak in South East Asia stands proud. It is highly advisable for you to pre-book...

Your weekend trip in Kota Kinabalu!

Your weekend trip in Kota Kinabalu!

This is a guide of very simple itinerary which we will use to managed a weekend trip in KK: Itinerary Day 1: Friday 7:30 pm – arrive Kota Kinabalu, check-in hotel.  8:30 pm – explore KK City, night market, Waterfront, Anjung Senja. Dinner. 10:30 pm – weather and transport permitting, get to Signal Hill Observatory Deck to get an aerial view of KK City at night. Signal Hill Observatory Deck Day 2: Saturday 7:30 am – early start, have breakfast at local kopitiam. 8:30 am – Day program: depart to day trip of choice (White water rafting, The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, The Green Connection,...

Tip of Borneo at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau

Tip of Borneo at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau

LOCATION: Tg Simpang Mengayau a.k.a the Tip of Borneo is located 40 kilometres to the northwest of Kudat town. The journey will pass through mostly coconut plantations and remote villages such as Kg Sin San, Kg Tajau, Kg Pinangsoo, Kg Loro and Kg Tiga Papan before finally arriving at Tg Simpang Mengayau. Note that the road from Kudat is partially unpaved, and judging from the way things are, it will take some time before the current road resurfacing project to fully complete. Just get ready for some bumpy and unpleasant rides on the gravel road. In general, Kudat...

Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu National Park, about 90 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu, is one of the world's most significant natural environments. The park is home to thousands of types of flora and fauna that are native to the area, and several hundred that are found only in the park. As such, Kinabalu National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000, the first in Malaysia. While its tourist trails are well-worn, the majority of the park is an unspoilt paradise for rare flora and fauna. For those who aren't keen on testing themselves on Mt Kinabalu's slopes, there...

Kundasang War Memorial and Gardens

Kundasang War Memorial and Gardens

The fort-like Memorial was designed by J.C. Robinson, a local architect. It has four interlocking but separate gardens to represent the homelands of those who died: 1) Australian Garden, 2) English Garden of roses, 3) Borneo Garden with wild flowers of Kinabalu 4) 'Contemplation Garden' with a reflection pool and pergola. The Kundasang War Memorial commemorates the British and Australian soldiers who perished in the Sandakan Death March during the Second World War. Horrendous memory of the event contrasts strongly with the 4 peaceful gardens, carpeted...

Tagal Sungai Moroli (Kampung Luanti)

Tagal Sungai Moroli (Kampung Luanti)

District: Ranau Location 131 kilometers away from Kota Kinabalu is the Tagal Sungai Moroli in Kampung Luanti. If you fancy something other than your average spa, Kampung Luanti is where you should head to. Here, you will have the chance to try out the fish massage. This fish massage is deemed to have curative effect on those who suffer from psoriasis. Overview The word 'tagal' in the local kadazan-dusun dialect means 'no fishing'. The main purpose of 'tagal' is to preserve the environment as well as the ecosystem of the river for the benefit of the...

Poring Hot Spring

Poring Hot Spring

Location Poring Hot Springs is about 13 kilometers from Ranau or about 40 kilometers from the Kinabalu National Park Headquarters in Kundasang. The hot springs is actually part of the huge Kinabalu National Park. The Poring Hot Springs was first developed by the Japanese during World War II and has progressed gradually to become one of the top tourist destinations amongst foreigners and locals alike. The hot waters of the spring contains sulphur are piped into open-air Japanese style baths where you can rest your tired limbs after the long hours and strenuous climb up the Mount...