Stunning tropical islands and luxuriant nature makes Sabah the ideal destination for eco-adventures. The state’s most famous icon is the majestic Mount Kinabalu, reputed to be one of the highest in Southeast Asia. Another jewel is Sipadan, an internationallyfamed dive destination.
Its population of nearly 3.1 million is made up of 32 ethnic communities. The capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu. It is the gateway to eco-adventures such as diving, river cruising, mountain climbing, white-water rafting and caving.
Kota Kinabalu was formerly known as Jesselton. Most parts of the city have been reconstructed afterWorld War II and there are only three surviving buildings from the war.
Visit this ‘Land Below theWind’ and enjoy unforgettable adventures!
Places of Interest:
- Mount Kinabalu National Park (Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
- Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
- Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Turtle Island Park
- Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve
- Danum Valley Conservation Area
- Rainforest Discovery Centre
- Mari Mari Cultural Centre
- Sabah Tea Garden
- Sipadan
- Mabul & Kapalai
- Monsopiad Cultural Village
- Gomantong Cave (bird’s nest)
- Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
- North Borneo Steam Train
- Gaya Street
- Lankayan Island
- Poring Hot Spring
- Crocker Range Park
- Maliau Basin
- Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
- Sabah State Museum
- Menara Tun Mustapha
- Signal Hill Observatory Platform
- Atkinson Clock Tower
- Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
- Libaran Island
- Agnes Keith House
- Sandakan Crocodile Farm
- Sandakan Memorial Park
- Rungus Longhouse
- Tawau Hills Park
- Mesillau Nature Park
- Sabah Agriculture Park
- Mantanani Island
- Mataking Island
- Pulau Tiga (Survivor Island)