Things to see and Do in Sabah, Malaysia
Posted on: Mon, 2006-10-02 08:03
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Things to see and Do in Sabah, Malaysia
Here are some Things to See & Do in Sabah, Malaysia that my travel agent has suggested to us:
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah’s capital, was re-built after fire razed the original town during the Second World War. Kota Kinabalu is now a small but modern municipality with a growing commercial centre, several international standard hotels, golf and sporting facilities and a number of interesting buildings and attractions.
Sabah State Mosque
This resplendent structure, with its majestic domes and gold inlay motifs, is a place of worship for Kota Kinabalu’s Muslim inhabitants.
The Sabah Foundation Building
Another of Kota Kinabalu’s distinctive landmarks, the Foundation Building, is a 30-storey circular glass building supported by high-tensile steel rods. The building houses the head offices of the Foundation and the Chief Minister’s office and is a remarkable example of architectural and engineering innovation.
Kudat
Kudat, located at the northern-most tip of Sabah, is the home of the Rungus, one of the ethnic groups of Sabah. The Rungus live in long-houses and are well known for colourful bead-craft such as necklaces and bracelets. A must-see attraction near Kudat is Tanjung Sempang Mengayau, a tranquil scenic cape where the South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea.
The Poring Hot Springs are located inside Kinabalu Park. Visitors can soak in the steaming hot spring water that contains sulphur, known to have health and curative properties for the skin. You can hike along various trails leading through rich lowland forest, mountain streams, waterfalls and caves. Walkways have been built above the forest canopy and are a great way to spot birds and other wildlife. If you’re lucky, you might see the Rafflesia, the world’s biggest flower.
Thanks, Tay, definitely going to check on those places when I am going to Malaysia as I am planning to travel by next year. Malaysia is just a neighboring country that's why some of these places you've mentioned seem familiar as there are equivalent spots here in our place.
Where are you from Helen?
Hello, Tay, I am from the Philippines. :)
My brother is travelling to the Philippines after Christmas Helen. Maybe you could suggest some sites for him to see?
I can speak of the place where I live... Cebu City.
I suggest your brother stay in Cebu City as it is a peaceful place, no traffic and the people are friendly and helpful. Its being small gives one the many chances to tour around the city in a short period of time. Also, there are lots of beaches nearby that he can enjoy. He can go to Mactan Island, visit some of the best resorts there, e.g., Shangrila Hotel & Resort.
It is just easy to tour Cebu City to get to the following places:
- Taoist Temple in Beverly Hills (temple of the Chinese)
- Waterfront Hotel, Marco Polo, Lahug (famous 5 star hotels)
- Mountain View, Lahug (zoo, breathtaking view of the city)
- Sto. Niño Church (where you can find the Magellan's Cross, the site where Queen Juana gave the Sto. Niño image to the natives as a sign of friendship)
- Plaza Independencia (find this park where you can see some of the canyons used during the war)
- Kawasan Falls (famous falls in Badian, Cebu)
- Island in the Sky (nice park and city view)
These are just a few of the places that you can visit.
Other activites you can do is to shop. We have the cheapest prices for most of our items, compared to prices abroad.
Recommend to stay in any hill-high hotel in Kota Kinabalu then you can toast the magical Borneo sunset. You will always remember the magic moment for sure.