MALIAU BASIN

TAWAU

In 1947, a British pilot was heading towards Tawau when he flew over what he thought was a mist-shrouded jungle. But as the cloud dissipated, he found himself encircled by a wall of steep cliff rising some 915 metres above the jungle floor. This serendipitous discovery was reported in the Borneo Bulletin which was first published in 1953; this episode did not generate much interest and quietly slipped back into obscurity.

Surrounded on all sides by wickedly steep and forbidding slopes, Sabah's 'Lost World' covering an area slightly bigger than Singapore is insurmountable by foot in all direction. The only way in is at the point where the Maliau River - the only one flowing here - exits the basin. But even this is guarded by a series of impressive waterfalls and gorges. Inaccessibility has led to its natural secrets being hidden from mankind for millions of years.

Then in 1988, the first expedition opened a Pandora's Box of surprises, unveiling the mystery and beauty of a world untouched by the passage of time; where nature and wildlife coexists in perfect harmony, tucked in what seemed to be the very edge of the world: A 'Jurassic Park' sans dinosaurs.

To date, only about 2,000 people have set foot in the Maliau Basin and only less than 50% of the area has been explored........

Maliau Basin Conservation Area is located in south central Sabah, about 40 km north of the Kalimantan border, and adjacent to Yayasan Sabah Forest Management Area. It is accessible via the towns of Tawau or Keningau, both 4 to 5 hour drives away. Four-wheel drive is recommended as part of the journey is on unpaved roads.

At Maliau Basin Security Gate, where the Shell Maliau Basin Reception and Information Building is located, an access road leads to Agathis Camp and Maliau Basin Studies Centre. There are no roads inside the Conservation Area.

Tanjung Simpang Mengayau is a tourist spot that has attracted millions of hearts of tourists from within and outside the country. Tanjung Simpang Mengayau can not only impress travelers but could also attract the hearts of fans of diving in and outside the country. Besides Tanjung junction Mengayau also the perfect place for picnics and other activities. not only that but also the Tanjung Simpang Mengayau between tourism center that has got a name on the world stage and become a major source of national income.

PULAU SIMPADAN

simpadan island is one of the tourist places near Sabah thoroughly. simpadan island is also famous as a place of choice for scuba diving.
simpadan island is also well known and has been listed among the 77 best places in the world. simpadan island also has its own particular charm for the beauty in the water have attracted many tourists heart from within and outside the country to explore. On the island environment simpadan very interesting and very beautiful. atmosphere is very suitable for the whole family to vacation and relax while enjoying the beauty of the island simpadan.

Sabah Tea Farm

Sabah Tea Farm
        
         With the vast field, surrounded by natural rain forest and cool mountain air, the Sabah Tea Plantation welcomes you with the beauty of the surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 2-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu city and 30 minutes from the town of Ranau, Sabah Tea Plantation majestic backdrop of the beauty of Mount Kinabalu.Sabah Tea is the only organic tea farm in Borneo and one of the few farms of its kind in the world. A visit to the tea plantation is an experience that provides knowledge and fun for someone going through a variety of activities such as crossing the obstacle course Sapaon Recreation Area, trekking to Bukit Kamunsu tracks or muddy night to witness the unique insect life.Visitors can choose whether to stay in a traditional long house, luxury bungalows or camping under the stars at night. Other facilities include seminar rooms, restaurants, souvenir shops, a golf ball and a tennis court
No matter whether for business or pleasure, the Sabah Tea Plantation waiting for you with a guarantee of a challenging and difficult experience for guests. Note: Incomplete your visit to Sabah Tea Plantation Sabah without sipping tea at its best!

Extreme Sports At Sabah

In Sabah, there are many interesting locations to hold this kind of extreme sports activities.
For example, the activity along the river rapids and currents, kayaking and rafting is an extreme sports are very popular in the state.
Your challenge will be to scramble to safety and deal with a variety of deadly obstacles such as rapids, rocks, fallen trees, wood and stone pile.
However, this is not an obstacle but a taste of the fun for those who have a keen interest and experience kayaking. The place is very famous in this activity is in Kiulu Tampaluri Sabah. This activity will be held along the river Tampaluri Sabah. Apart from our kayak will also be able to see the beauty of the river and along the river environment. This place is not only famous in domestic tourists but also well-known to foreign tourists are very interested in extreme sports.

Corn Festival At Kota Marudu

corn festival is a festival every year always at the reception in Kota Marudu sabah.pesta became the flagship of the Kota Marudu Kota Marudu because there are many types of corn that are not available in the country lain.antara corn available in Kota Marudu, Sabah is sweet corn, glutinous corn and sebagainya.when this festival will take place there are plenty of activities to be carried out such as tug of war contest, beauty pageant and many corn festival more.other than that this is one of the main tourist attractions in Kota Marudu. in this way will result in a much advanced and Sabah corn festival will be the focus of more tourists to Kota Marudu, Sabah.

Sabah Food Traditional Noonsom

Noonsom a kind is one of the traditional dishes special to the Kadazan-Dusun tribes in Sabah, or more recognizable as orange in Bahasa Melayu. There are several types of Noonsom in Kadazandusun dishes, among which the most popular is Noonsom Sada (Fish), Noonsom Bambangan (fruit) and Noonsom Tuhau (side dish).
Noonsom Sada - The fish used was kind of freshwater fish, cleaned and in citrus fruits using content Pangi (boxed), rice and salt.
All these ingredients are mixed and filled into a used bottle / small tajau and leave on for ten or twelve days before serving.
Noonsom Bambangan - Content Bambangan dihiris and mixed fruit with seeds that have been shredded Bambangan fruit and a little salt.
When all ingredients are mixed, fill the bottle to the former or small tajau and leave it for a week before eating.
Noonsom Tuhau - Fill Tuhau (a kind of plant) dihiris smooth and dijeruk with vinegar, salt and red chilli.
When all ingredients have been mixed, fill into the bottle and let some former Minit before serving.

Traditional Food of Sabah

Pinaasakan is a special traditional dish for Kadazan-Dusun, Sabah. It is a dish that is produced by using the fish (fresh water fish / marine fish).
Fish will be cleaned and mixed with a little turmeric and ginger seeds that have been pounded, a little tamarind seeds or fruit tart 'Takob-bakob', salt, seasoning powder and a little water. Then it will be heated up to the boiling water until almost dry.

Canopy Walkway At Kinabalu Family Park

Begin your nature experience with a comfortable pickup from your Kota Kinabalu hotel. The drive will take you across the mountainous Crocker Range with panoramic views of the countryside and soaring hills. Catch a magnificent glimpse of Mt Kinabalu, with its jagged granite peaks towering above one of the most biologically diverse areas in teh world.

Upon arrival at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinabalu Park, enjoy a guided trek along one of its many trails to discover this natural wonder that offers a glimpse into the fascinating and often unique world of plant and animal life. Walk along the 100 feet-high canopy walkway, giving you a spectacular view of the Borneo rainforest.

Afterward, relax as you enjoy a lunch of local Malaysia delicacies. Then, be taken to the Poring Hot Springs, where you may continue unwinding with a soothing and invigorating dip into its natural hot springs.

Refelisia flower at kinabalu family park

Refelisia flower is the bigger flower at Kinabalu Family Park.The flowers grow evenly at the foot of the mountain kinabalu.other than that This flower is also often receive attention than travelers than the state as well as outside of the country as well.well this spring also often get attention from researchers bunga.bukan types of it all, these flowers often become the focus of the photographers who are interested in plants.other than that, this flower is among the contributors to further develop Sabah as the state with the flowers of tourists from abroad and from within the country will always have a place to visit tourist attractions such as this.not only that but this flower is one of the heritage plants that are in the care of the threat of extinction.if you are interested to see the beauty of flowers can refelisia It came to Sabah to see for themselves the beauty of this flower refelisia.