Tambunan is the capital of Tambunan District in the Interior Division of Sabah. It is located 80 kilometres east of the state capital, Kota Kinabalu, to which is connected by the Kota Kinabalu-Tambunan-Keningau Highway, 48KM south of Ranau and 48KM north of Keningau.
Somewhere not far away from the Tambunan District, there is a new travel accommodation opened besides the community culture. It is the luxurious tented resort called Borneo Kiim Resort.
Set 1000m in the Borneon Highland, Borneo Kiim provides a unique all-inclusive escape for discerning travelers who pursue harmony with nature without compromising luxury and comfort.
Each safari-style tent, known as a “Kiim” in the Dusun dialect, creates a luxurious oasis of privacy in the mountains.
Suitable interiors combine luxury with a spirit of adventure, each Kiim includes an en-suite bathroom and spacious deck with stunning views of the mountains and valleys.
Located above the serene town of Tambunan, the cultural home of the Dusunic tribes of Sabah, the resort is just a 70-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
You will find it more relaxing to stay at Borneo Kiim resort after a day exploring the Trus Madi national park as well as watch the sunset from the resort mountain top Infinity Pool.
Besides that, you can enjoy healthy cuisine infused with local flavours whilst taking in a moon-lit cultural show.
Additionally, you can having your time with an outdoor activities too at Borneo Kiim Resort. They offers a lot of activities for visitor in order to create a memorable moments during their vacation or visits to the resort.
The activities offers such as River Expedition, ATV Riding, Pony Trekking, Mountain Biking, and Climbing Mount Trus Madi.
Since the resort is still newly open, Borneo Kiim Resorts presents the best of Wellness, Adventure, Culinary and Cultural experiences in the Bornean Highlands.
If you the local Sabahan, you should go to the resort an experience the moments in Tambunan with an amazing scenery. If you outside from Sabah, you should plan a trip to Tambunan and stay overnight or more at Borneo Kiim Resort.
This adventure only can be create once in your lifetime. So create your memories with an exciting journey with sentimental value at Borneo Kiim Resort at Tambunan.
Bagi peminat bola sepak Liga Perdana Inggeris, ianya merupakan satu peluang yang amat besar. Siapa sangka pertempuran di antara dua gergasi bola sepak Liga Perdana Inggeris “Gergasi Merah” ini akan beraksi di pentas Stadium Likas, Sabah?
Stadium Likas, Kota Kinabalu Sabah.
Firm Horizon Sdn Bhd bersama-sama dengan Masters Football Asia mengumumkan kedatangan pertandingan bolasepak ‘The Battle of the Reds’ di Sabah iaitu pasukan Liverpool dan Manchester United.
Buat pertama kalinya di Kota Kinabalu, perlawanan itu akan menampilkan 32 bekas pemain LFC & MUFC yang bakal beraksi di Stadium Likas pada 20 November 2019 jam 7.30 malam.
Demam bola sepak itu akan dihidupkan bermula pada 16 November dengan banyak aktiviti menarik dan acara di mana para peminat boleh mengambil bahagian dan melihat sekumpulan ikon bola sepak kegemaran mereka.
Wakil Liverpool Reds – Jason McAteer (midfielder yang bermain di Anfiend dari 1995 hingga 1999, yang dikenali kerana kawalannya), Steve McManaman, Peter Crouch, Emile Heskey, David James, Jari Litmanen, John Arne Riise, Dietmar Hamann dan Danny Murphy.
Bagi Manchester Reds – Teddy Sheringham, Ronny Johnsen, Mikael Silvestre, Clayton Blackmore, Keith Gillespie, Ben Thornley, Paul Rachubka dan Wes Brown.
Pelancaran ‘The Battle of the Reds’ telah dirasmikan oleh Timbalan Ketua Menteri & Pelancongan, Menteri Kebudayaan dan Alam Sekitar Sabah YB Datuk Christina Liew.
Pelancaran “The Battle of the Reds”.
Turut serta iaitu Menteri Pembangunan Infrastruktur YB Datuk Peter Anthony, yang juga Presiden Persatuan Bolasepak Sabah (SAFA) dan Menteri Belia dan Sukan, YB Ginger Phoong.
Pelancaran tersebut turut disertai pemain legenda kelab masing-masing, John Arne Riise (LFC) dan Ronny Johnsen (MUFC) di Marriot Kinabalu Hotel baru-baru ini.
Pengarah Masters Football Asia, Ian Holahan menyatakan perasaan mereka ketika ini yang sangat gembira dapat membawa gergasi bola sepak ini ke Kota Kinabalu Sabah.
Bola sepak adalah sukan yang ditonton oleh semua lapisan masyarakat dan acara seperti ini memberikan peluang besar bagi keluarga untuk berkumpul untuk melihat acara seperti ini.
Ian Holahan juga amat berharap agar peminat, tidak kira sama ada yang tua ataupun yang muda, akan terus menyokong dan menunjukkan sokongan mereka terhadap sukan bola sepak.
Peminat boleh mendapatkan tiket mereka dalam talian secara eksklusif di Shopee di https://shopee.com.my/m/mfa , dengan harga RM150, RM280, RM380 dan RM1900; hanya terdapat 14,600 tiket yang dikeluarkan. Siapa cepat dia dapat.
Who said that you must spend a lot of money fly to Bali to get such a great enjoyment? Now you can drive away from the dust and devote yourself to the embrace of nature by driving for 40 minutes from Kuching City on weekends.
Almost no one dared to believe that Santubong, 40 minutes from Kuching, hides a fairyland on earth and turns into the most popular wanderlust spot.
The Culvert, which won the attention of locals heart at first and the first hotel in Sarawak which looks like a capsule, now visits by many locals and foreign tourists for a years to come.
Local and Foreign Tourists.
They grabbed everyone’s heart through exquisite rooms and facilities. Imagine living in a hotel surrounded by nature, playing comfortable music at night, blowing by the sea breeze and looking up at the stars, what a wonderful life!
The capsule like-style room is perfect for everyone to take pictures. The point is that you absolutely can’t imagine a small space and even a toilet.
It can only said that this space is too perfect to be planned – both stylish and warm, it is very suitable for lovers who are in love to come here for a relax moments.
Perfect for lovers and honeymooners.
Although there is no television installed in the room, The Culvert Santubong is very attached to the Tablet. You can connect to the Internet, and start watching Youtube or Netflix to watch your favorite series and videos.
You will never get bored to staying at the room because you are surrounded by the amazing nature. The feeling of getting away from the city is really great when you are here.
There are two swimming pools, one next to the restaurant and the other facing the sea so that you can soak in the water and enjoy the sunset view of Santubong.
The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as exquisite bartenders that are waiting for you. It is highly recommended to enjoy life for one night with your friends to come here at The Culvert Santubong.
The Culvert also offers a “Afternoon Tea Package” so you can soak in the cool pool and sipping a tea while waiting for the sunset. The afternoon tea set comes with three drinks, pizza, sandwiches, kebabs, burgers, etc.
There are many locals and tourits staying at The Culvert just for to watch this beautiful sunset. No one can resist the temptation of this picturesque beauty.
You probably would not be regret when you got up the next day after staying at The Culvert Santubong for one night. You can enjoy the satisfaction and happiness of every moment for your staying.
If you feel that life is stressful and you want to escape to a quiet place to enjoy the thrill of being embraced by nature, then this place is one of the most suitable for you.
Sometimes life can be very simple. As long as you pay for your hard work, all your troubles will disappear instantly.
In Sabah, only a few tourism practitioner who were concerned about the “Green Tourism” practices and not getting the serious attention about the issues.
Internationally, there is a growing demand from customers who care about the environment even when they are on vacation and traveling abroad which known as the “Green Tourist”.
Sabah have a lot of potential to become the destination for Green Tourism Practices because of the green nature that surrounding this State in Northern Borneo.
The concept of ‘Green Tourism’ is an opportunity for local and foreign tourists to explore the natural landscapes of Sabah while enjoy clean air and see the diversity of wildlife and vegetation.
There are many islands and beautiful coral reefs in Sabah that are the main destination and reasons for local and foreign tourists.
Many foreign tourists come to see the natural beauty and do recreational activities such as diving and snorkelling.
As a result of high demand, the number of tourist visits exceeds the load capacity. Human recreational activities and weather factors (28o – 30oC) have contributed to coral decline.
The diversity of the surroundings is a basic source of tourism, where without the protection, the tourist attraction will simply disappear.
Tourism’s responsibility and the green hotel industry operators need to preserve and conserve the environment together by conserving water, reducing energy consumption and reducing solid waste to ensure the future quality of life.
It is the right time to realize the “Green Tourism” into Sabah in to attract more local and foreign tourist visit Sabah, especially for the next year, Visits Malaysia 2020.
Gegaran yang akan berlangsung pada penghujung bulan October ini semakin hampir. Perisitiwa ini bakal dikunjungi oleh penduduk tempatan dan pelancong tempatan dan antarabangsa.
Terletak berdekatan dengan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, jarak daripada pusat bandaraya ialah 6.8 Kilometer.
Bergantung kepada laluan, ianya hanya mengambil masa 10 minit sekiranya tidak berlaku kesesakan dan mungkin 30 minit ke atas sekiranya berlaku kesesakan jalan raya di kawasan itu.
Anda boleh menaiki kenderaan awam seperti bas mini dan juga teksi. Di bandar juga terdapat perkhidmatan e-hailing seperti GRAB, Borride, Mycar dan banyak lagi.
Sekiranya anda membawa kereta sendiri, ianya menjadi satu kelebihan untuk anda bersiar-siar di kawasan Tanjung Aru dan menikmati pemandangan pantai yang cukup indah.
Ini adalah peluang anda untuk melihat “gegaran” ini yang cukup menghiburkan anda, keluarga, rakan-rakan ataupun kekasih anda.
Anda dijemput untuk datang beramai-ramai untuk memeriahkan tempat paling cantik untuk melihat “matahari terbenam di Bandar” ini iaitu Tanjung Aru Beach Festival 2019 (TABF2019).
Acara TABF2019 akan diadakan dua hari iaitu pada 26 dan 27 October 2019, bermula pada jam 9 pagi sehingga 10 malam yang bertempat di Prince Phillip Park, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Di samping itu, terokai pengalaman anda untuk mengenali lebih dekat dengan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu dengan melawat beberapa “booths” yang mempamerkan kerja mereka.
Artis tempatan yang berbakat juga akan mempamerkan karya seni mereka sepanjang festival. Mereka akan menghiburkan dan mengejutkan anda dengan pelbagai karya seni yang akan membuatkan anda terpegun.
Pemuzik tempatan yang menghiburkan.
Di acara itu, anda juga dapat melakukan aktiviti yang cukup untuk menggembirakan anda samaada dengan keluarga ataupun rakan-rakan serta kekasih anda.
Aktiviti pembersihan pantai
Anda boleh mengambil bahagian dalam beberapa aktiviti pantai atau sukan seperti papan luncur air, permainan bola tampar pantai, Zumba, bola sepak, yoga, dan banyak lagi yang boleh dilakukan semasa TABF2019.
Aktiviti Pantai
Lapar? Jangan risau kerana kunjungan anda tidak akan disia-siakan oleh pengusaha makanan “food truck” yang akan menemani selera anda semasa kunjungan ke Pantai Tanjung Aru daripada masakan tempatan hingga barat .
Food Truck yang akan mengisi selera anda
Antara “Gegaran”nya yang anda boleh sertai adalah:
Borneo Fusion Dance Competition
Beach Cleaning Activity
Zumba with Zin RizalChubz
Surf Try Out
Live Animal Show
Touch Pool Aquarium
Sunset Yoga
Beach Soccer 3-on-3
Limbo Rock
Aktiviti relaks dan riang
Bukan itu sahaja, terdapat banyak lagi aktiviti menarik yang anda boleh lakukan semasa acara TABF2019 berlangsung. Luangkan masa cuti anda ke Tanjung Aru dan datanglah beramai-ramai.
Every state in Malaysia has many traditional foods that are often a favorite of locals and international tourists.
Sabah is one of the most famous of traditional foods that is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for tourists coming to Sabah.
Among the most popular dishes in this traditional dish in Sabah are Mee Tuaran, sang nyuk mian (pork noodle ; non-halal), ngiu chap noodle (beef noodle) and roti cobra (roti canai mixed with chicken curry and sunny side up egg).
In addition to these foods, there are plenty of traditional foods to try in Sabah that may be a onc- in-a-lifetime experience for those who have never been to Sabah.
A glance at this blob of starch and words like “tasty” is immediately remembered. This lump of starch is actually known as ambuyat in Sabah and very famous among Brunei society.
It is made from sago palm derived from the trunk of a Rumbia tree and traditionally eaten using a pair of pronged bamboo chopsticks a.k.a. candas to scoop and roll around it.
The taste is actually bland when you eat it on its own, which is why it’s best to pair the ambuyat with a flavourful dipping sauce.
2 . HINAVA
This dishes known as hinava is very famous among Kadazan-Dusun people in Sabah but today, it is also the favourite of local and international tourist which is one of the list in their menu when they visiting Sabah.
It is a traditional Sabahan dish commonly made from sliced tenggiri (mackerel) mixed with chilli, ginger, onions and lime juice. The lime juice itself cook the tenggiri without put it onto fire or gas.
It can be eaten either as an appetiser or a main dish typically served with white rice. Other seafood like prawn and squid can be used as a fish substitute to make hinava.
3 . BAMBANGAN
Bambangan is actually a wild mango fruit with a thick brown skin. The inside flesh is bright yellow in colour when ripe and it can be eaten raw as any other mango.
Bambangan is sour in taste, where it is usually pickled by locals with a mixture of salt, grated bambangan seed and chilli. Some of the bambangan looks bigger and taste of inside is sweet while others size like mango and has a sour taste.
Best paired with white rice or fish dishes, you can find this fruit at tamu markets during the harvest month from July to August.
4 . PINASAKAN
This dish is also one of the popular traditional foods among Kadazan-Dusun people of Sabah.
Some called it Pinasakan, some called it Pinarasakan and some called pinasakan sada. It is made from basung fish braised with a tangy wild fruit called takob akob, salt and fresh turmeric.
Sometimes, bambangan is also added as part of the ingredients. It can be eaten with white rice or ambuyat.
5 . TUHAU
Tuhau is a taste that has been acquired, thanks to its unusually strong pungent smell. It is a type of wild ginger but doesn’t actually taste like one.
It depends with the person who made this tuhau whether taste sour or spicy mix with chilli, salt and vinegar. Those who do not like a smells of Durian would probably a bit sensitive to its smell.
It can be eaten as a pickle or paired with other dishes. You can find tuhau in most tamu markets around Sabah.
6 . LATOK
Latok is a type of seaweed dish. This traditional dishes is very popular among the local bajau in the east coast of Sabah.
It is usually eaten as a salad or a side dish mixed with chilli or bird’s eye chilli (cili padi), lime and sambal belacan.
7 . NONSOM
It is usually known as Bosou, another favorites traditional dishes among Kadazan-Dusun people in Sabah.
It is actually made from fermented freshwater fish and mixed with rice, salt and a local herb known as pangi.
The mixture is then stored in an airtight glass jar or container to be marinated for around two weeks. Best paired with white rice.
8 . LINOPOT
Yet another popular dish among the Kadazan-Dusun people of Sabah, linopot is actually a rice wrapped in a type of leaf called tarap and cooked with yam or sweet potato.
It can be found at certain restaurants, even though linopot is typically served during festive seasons or traditional Sabahan wedding ceremonies.
9 . KUIH PENJARAM
These kuih penjaram are often provided during celebrations of thanksgiving or celebration among the Bajau community. This cake tastes a little sweet and fat.
Penjaram are also known as kuih UFO. In addition to the Bajau community, it is also very popular among the Malayan Brunei in Brunei.
10 . PIYASSAK
Piyassak is one of the special dishes among the Bajau community. It sounds like a French national dish of foie gras but the Bajau people use beef hearts as their main ingredient.
The cow’s heart was cut into small cubes. It is fried with ginger, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, lemongrass and roasted coconut.
Coconut milk included and cooked with the cow’s heart until it is completely absorbed by the liver.
In the nutshell, there are still many traditional foods in Sabah that had been discovered since long time ago and served throughout the generations.
Many locals had created this traditional dishes as their favorite of all time since their ancestors’ generations.
One of the main reason of local and international tourist want to visiting Sabah because of its traditional foods. It could be their once in a lifetime experience to them.
Have you ever try all of the above traditional food in Sabah? Enjoy your dishes. SABAH BAH INI!
The Sabah and Sarawak governments have agreed to continue development cooperation in various areas of the economy for the benefit of the people of both states.
The good relations between the states within the Borneo Islands enable the joint venture to develop the tourism industry, infrastructure and marketing to further enhance.
Damai Beach, Kuching, Sarawak
Desa Dairy Farm, Kundasang, Sabah
According to Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, there are other areas of development besides oil and gas exploration that will generate economic benefits for not only Sabah and Sarawak but the country as a whole.
Sabah and Sarawak not only have a large size of the state and a lot of land revenue but are also currently contributing to the tourism sector.
Sabah Tourism Attraction.
Of course, this situation can contribute to the realization of development in the country especially in Sabah and Sarawak as both states are still lagging behind in terms of infrastructure compared to elsewhere.
Meanwhile, Abang Johari said Sarawak was very happy with the close ties between the two territories in Malaysia which had many similarities in economic and social development.
Sarawak Tourism Attraction.
The strength of Sabah and Sarawak can transform the two territories economically and socially with the potential of the Borneo region.
Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia have economic strengths that need to be explored more broadly through a more robust approach.
From a natural resource point of view, Borneo does have its strengths but with this cooperation it can help Borneo from other developmental areas such as the tourism sector.
The sector has recently upgraded Sabah and Sarawak’s infrastructure and can be further enhanced by the cooperation of both states located in Borneo.
What will happen to the tourism sector in Sabah and Sarawak? This collaboration will provide opportunities for the tourism industry players to improve the quality of their tourism products.
With this cooperation, more local tourists from both states will visit each other as a result of the cooperation.
Culvert Santubong Sarawak
It also opened up opportunities for Sarawak to attract more tourists as Sabah opened the way for tourists from China to promote Sarawak as a destination after Sabah.
Culvert Kundasang Sabah.
This collaboration should be maintained to further enhance development in Sabah and Sarawak especially in Tourism, which is a bit behind. Since it has a higher natural resource, it can be one of the higher contribution to Tourism Sector.
In conclusion, continuous cooperation within Sabah and Sarawak will not only enhance the economy but also advance the development to a higher level especially with the growing tourism sector.
Sarawak merupakan salah satu destinasi pelancongan di Borneo Malaysia yang tidak pernah mengecewakan pengunjung yang datang berkunjung. Kepelbagaian dan keunikan tempat di Sarawak menjadikan ianya sebagai salah satu pusat pelancongan yang terkenal di Malaysia.
“Sarawak Forestry” merupakan satu badan kerajaan yang ditubuhkan bertujuan untuk mengurusan hutan dan pemuliharaan hutan di Sarawak. Pertubuhan ini telah mengumumkan beberapa perkara penting yang perlu anda ketahui sebelum melancong ke Sarawak.
Antaranya ialah:
Samajaya Nature Reserve
1.“Samajaya Nature Reserve” kini DIBUKA untuk orang awam. Hutan Sama Jaya ini memberi peluang kepada pengunjung untuk merasakan pengalaman suasana tenang yang sangat berbeza dengan kehidupan di bandar.
2. Visitor Information Centre (VIC), pusat informasi untuk pelancong akan berpindah ke Old Court House Kuching dan akan mula beropersi bermula 23 Oktober 2019.
3. Akses jalan raya dari pondok jualan tiket ke Pusat Hidupan Liar Semenggoh akan ditutup buat sementara waktu bermula 1hb November 2019 untuk tujuan pempaikan jalan yang disebabkan oleh tanah runtuh.
Taman Negara di Sarawak
4. Semasa musim tengkujuh dari 1 November 2019 hingga 30 Mac 2020, kebanyakan aktiviti taman akan terjejas. Berikut adalah senarai taman yang akan terjejas.
Taman Negara Bako
Bot hanya akan disediakan mengikut keadaan laut.
Semua pengujung hendaklah mengupah seorang Guide yang mempunyai lesen untuk aktiviti lasak seperti trekking.
Perjalanan ke pulau Lakei, timbunan laut atau pantai Pandan Kechil akan berhentikan buat sementara waktu.
Hanya mereka yang fizikal yang sesuai, dengan pakaian yang sesuai dan dalam usia 18 – 65 tahun dibenarkan pergi untuk trekking hutan.
Semua pelawat yang berumur di bawah 18 tahun atau ke atas 65 tahun mesti disertai oleh keluarga mereka.
Sekiranya hujan turun sepanjang malam, aktiviti lasak seperti “Jungle Trekking” adalah dilarang.
Pelawat tidak dibenarkan untuk berjalan di trek pada waktu malam.
Pelawat tidak dibenarkan untuk mandi di laut.
Bako National Park terminal: 082-370434, Bako Park Guide Group: 019-8488119, Boat Association: 011-19646870 or 013-862721
Taman Negara Kubah
Laluan air terjun akan ditutup buat sementara waktu.
Pengunjung hanya dibenarkan untuk mendaki ke puncak Gunong Serapi bermula pada jam 8 pagi hingga 9 pagi dan mesti kembali ke HQ sebelum atau selewat-lewatnya pada jam 4 petang. Pelawat yang tidak mematuhi masa yang ditetapkan tidak akan dibenarkan untuk mendaki.
Hanya mereka yang fizikal yang sesuai, dengan pakaian yang sesuai dan dalam usia 18 – 65 tahun dibenarkan pergi untuk trekking hutan.
Semua pelawat yang berumur di bawah 18 tahun atau ke atas 65 tahun mesti disertai oleh keluarga mereka.
Sekiranya hujan turun sepanjang malam, aktiviti lasak seperti “Jungle Trekking” adalah dilarang.
Aktiviti mencari katak hanya dibenarkan di kawasan taman sahaja.
Kubah National Park: 082-370264 / 370422
Pusat Hidupan Liar Matang
Laluan Rayu ditutup buat sementara waktu untuk aktiviti “Jungle Trekking”.
Pelawat tidak dibenarkan untuk mandi di sepanjang laut.
Matang Wildlife Centre: 082-374869
Taman Negara Gunung Gading
Pengunjung hanya dibenarkan untuk mendaki ke puncak Gunung Gading bermula pada jam 8 pagi hingga 9 pagi dan mesti kembali ke HQ sebelum atau selewat-lewatnya pada jam 4 petang. Pelawat yang tidak mematuhhi masa yang ditetapkan tidak akan dibenarkan untuk mendaki.
Hanya mereka yang fizikal yang sesuai, dengan pakaian yang sesuai dan dalam usia 18 – 65 tahun dibenarkan pergi untuk trekking hutan.
Semua pelawat yang berumur di bawah 18 tahun atau ke atas 65 tahun mesti disertai oleh keluarga mereka.
Sekiranya hujan turun sepanjang malam, aktiviti lasak seperti “Jungle Trekking” adalah dilarang.
Sebarang aktiviti air untuk air terjun adalah dilarang.
Gunung Gading National Park: 082-735144
Taman Negara Santubong
Hanya mereka yang fizikal yang sesuai, dengan pakaian yang sesuai dan dalam usia 18 – 65 tahun dibenarkan pergi untuk trekking hutan.
Semua pelawat yang berumur di bawah 18 tahun atau ke atas 65 tahun mesti disertai oleh keluarga mereka.
Sekiranya hujan turun sepanjang malam, aktiviti lasak seperti “Jungle Trekking” adalah dilarang.
Pelawat tidak dibenarkan untuk berjalan di trek pada waktu malam.
Pelawat tidak dibenarkan untuk mandi di sepanjang laut.
Santubong National Park: 013-8274202
Taman Negara Tanjung Datu
Pelawat tidak dibenarkan untuk mandi di sepanjang laut
Tanjung Datu National Park: 082-248088
Taman Negara Talang Satang
Program “Turtle Adoption” akan dihentikan buat sementara waktu.
Talang Satang National Park: 082-248088
Hutan Simpan Gua Angin
Pengunjung tidak dibenarkan untuk melawat Hutan Simpan Gua Angin sekiranya hujan turun tanpa henti selama 2 hari.
Wind Cave Nature Reserve: 082-375490
Oleh itu, anda dinasihati untuk menghubungi pegawai bertugas di destinasi-destinasi yang disenaraikan diatas sebelum bertolak agar percutian anda tidak sia-sia.
Some couples had already plan their vacation to overseas for honeymoon. Basically, it is depends on their budget to plan a vacation. But how about for those couples that want to save cost for honeymoon?
In the West Coast Division in Sabah, it is offers the reasonable budget for your honeymoon vacation. For sure, it is also romantic as like going to the overseas. Why spend so much when you can save so much for honeymoon?
It is true that you live only once but you live is to live especially for the married couples and will enter into a family life after the marriage. So spend your budget wisely.
Sabah is known for its rich diversity of cultures, ethnicities and religions as well as its amazing nature. This diversity shows that Sabah can also be a tourist attraction. So why you need to spend more when you can save more for your honeymoon vacation? Plus, it is “ROMANTIC” as well.
Here are 10 Romantic places at West Coast Division of Sabah:
1 . Tanjung Aru Beach
Tanjung Aru beach is the must visit place for honeymooners to visits in West Coast Division of Sabah. Located only 6km from the City Center of Kota Kinabalu. This relaxing beachside destination is ideal for relaxing while watching the sunset.
There are a number of beachside lodging and hotel options that are a popular destination for honeymoon travelers in Kota Kinabalu such as Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Seapark Condotel and more.
Tanjung Aru is more to beach activities like sightseeing, BBQs, family picnics and more. No water activities are being conducted in Tanjung Aru.
2 . Kokol Hill
This place is the most romantic place that you can visit with your partners to showing your love. With a beautiful panaroma above the sea, love ones and you can enjoy an exciting moment during your visits.
The mountain scenery and panoramic views of the sunset over Kokol Hill are amazing. About one hour of driving from Kota Kinabalu, you will arrive with breathtaking during your journey to Kokol Hill which located at Menggatal.
You can see the sights of the city of Kota Kinabalu as well as the islands from here. There numbers of accommodation that you can stay with your couples when you at Kokol Hill.
3 . Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
A great place for couples to see birds and mangrove forests. From here it has a boardwalk that makes it easy for travelers to walk and see the beauty of mangrove forests and wildlife.
The destination also has an observation deck to allow tourists to see the beauty of the surrounding from higher ground. The scenery is very beautiful especially in the morning.
There is also a muddy footpath that visitors can walk through. If you don’t want to get muddy, just go through the boardwalk here.
4 . Peak of Hope, Tuaran
The Peak of Hope is one of the latest attraction in Sabah. The main activity here is photography. However, you can also try the paragliding offered here. Many families also come here to spend their time enjoying the scenery while barbequing.
The combination of creative design and nature will surely amaze you. You can watch the sunset from here. With 40 KM from Kinabalu City, this peak is located at Kampung Mosung, Tuaran. Those who like to enjoy nature are advisable to visit here.
5. Monsopiad Cultural Village, Penampang
For honeymooners traveler who want to learn about the culture, customs and arts of Sabahans especially Kadazan, you are highly recommended to Monsopiad Cultural Village that located at Penampang.
Complete with basic visitor facilities and offers a wide range of activities to do such as shoveling, watching cultural dances, learning how to live like them, and more.
This resort is perfect for honeymooners who want a relaxing activity. You can spend up to 2 hours here getting to know the people of Sabah.
6. Mantanani Island, Kota belud
When you traveling with your partner to Sabah, this island is the most suitable place for you to visits to have an exciting water activities such as snorkeling, sightseeing, diving and more.
It has a beautiful and amazing view of the sea with crystal blue sea. From Mantanani Island, the object of Mount Kinabalu can be look even it is far away from the sight.
You will have an unforgettable momment to Mantanani Island because of the natural beauty of the Island itself. Your honeymoon visits will be more worthy to visits Mantanani Island.
7 . Tambatuon, Kota Belud
Kota Belud is very famous for stargazing activity and for those honeymooners, you can make a wish if you see a shooting star fall from the sky for last forever love with your partner.
Besides that, you can choose to stay a night in Tambatuon whether a Campsite or Homestay. Basically, couples would stay a night on a tent to feel the nature at the night with sounds of the river from here.
If you choose to stay at homestay, there are facilities that visitors can enjoy provide by the owner so the visitors will feel comfortable to visits Tambatuon and will come again for next time.
8 . Kiulu White Water Rafting
The Kiulu area is very popular with adventure activities such as ATVs, Ziplines and even water rafting along the Kiulu river which is classified in grades 1 and 2.
For couples who are adventurous, this is your chance to overcome your bravery. The water rafting challenge on the Kiulu river is not too extreme and is ideal for anyone who wants to experience the water rafting experience on the river.
Fun activities here are enough to complement your holiday with your spouse.
9 . Desa Dairy Farm
Listed as the must-visit-place in Sabah by both local and foreigner, Desa Dairy Farm is one of the top attraction in Sabah. There are lot of thing you can do here. They also sells fresh milk for the visitors.
You can watch the cows milking process from above. While enjoying the amazing scenery there, you can also feed the cows and lambs by buying the provided foods for the animals at the counter.
Many couples took pre-wedding photos here as the panorama is extremely fascinating with the Mount Kinabalu as background. With cool fresh air and amazing landscape, Desa Dairy Farm offers you a very nice place to spend the holiday with your loved one.
10 . Culvert View, Kundasang
Do you like to take photos?. If yes, then you should come to Culvert View, Kundasang. This place is one of the top choices that most of the photographers for their photoshoot. Enclosed between the Kinabalu Mount and hills, you can feel the cold fresh air here.
If you plan to stay overnight with your partner, you can try here. This place also provides limited accommodation with a reasonable market price. The accommodation was designed with creative innovation to attract more visitor.
You do not have to worry about where to buy foods as this place is located near to Pekan Kundasang, with only 5 minutes drive. Besides, you can also visit the War Memorial in Kundasang as it is located very close to the Culvert View. Killing two bird with one stone is the greatest thing to do during travelling.
In conclusion, there is a lot of honeymoon vacation that located in Sabah such as Semporna, Kudat, Tenom, Beaufort and other division. West Coast Division is the nearest from all of this.
You can always plan to go to other Division if you wanted to and still can save your budget.
In addition, honeymooners will be very satisfy with the vacations with an unforgettable moment with their partner as it will be carved in their mind forever. Be here for your vacation, West Coast Division always waiting and give you the BEST!
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