What is nice in Sabah?

25 best things to do in Sabah (Malaysia)

1. Mount Kinabalu: Malaysia’s granite beast.
2. Malaysia’s first Heritage Site: Kinabalu Park.
3. Kota Kinabalu: A city on the sea.
4. The world famous Bornean sunset.
5. Beaches, snorkeling and hiking on Kota Kinabalu’s islands.
6. Zipline from one island to another.
7. Sabah’s original Survivor Island.

Why is Mount Kinabalu famous?

Mount Kinabalu, along with other upland areas of the Crocker Range is well-known worldwide for its tremendous botanical and biological species biodiversity with plants of Himalayan, Australasian, and Indo-Malayan origin.

Why do you love Sabah?

One of the biggest reasons to visit Sabah is to experience the vast diversity of landscapes and environments. From the monkeys living in the jungle to the parasitic ‘Rotting Corpse Lily’, Borneo often ranks among the world’s top regions for ecotourism.

How tall is Kinabalu?

13,435′
Mount Kinabalu/Elevation

The Summit of Borneo Mount Kinabalu (Gunung Kinabalu) is the most dramatic feature in Sabah and the tallest peak between the Himalayas & the New Guinea. Towering at 4,095 metres (13,435 feet), Mount Kinabalu exerts a magical quality that is both indescribable and unbelievable.

How cold is the top of Mount Kinabalu?

The temperature at the summit of Mount Kinabalu (4,095.2m) drops to freezing 0 °C – 3 °C , while Timpohon to Panalaban area ranges from 6 °C – 16 °C , and Kinabalu Park (foot of mountain) is around 15 °C – 26 °C.

Can you wear shorts in Kota Kinabalu?

What To Wear: Women must be fully covered. Please wear long pants to cover your knees and long-sleeved shirts or bring a shawl/scarf to cover your shoulders. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.

What is Kota Kinabalu known for?

Kota Kinabalu is often known as KK both in Malaysia and internationally. It is a major tourist destination and a gateway for travellers visiting Sabah and Borneo. Kinabalu Park is located about 90 kilometres from the city and there are many other tourist attractions in and around the city.

Why is Kinabalu Park important?

Kinabalu Park, with four climatic zones, boasts one of the richest collections of biodiversity in the world, housing and protecting more than 4,500 species of flora and fauna – including 326 bird species, an estimated of over 100 mammal species, over 110 land snail species, and its biggest attraction, Mount Kinabalu.

Is Kinabalu hard to climb?

Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in Sabah’s Crocker Range. Climbing the mountain is steep and quite tough with more than 20 000 people attempting to reach Low’s Peak per year. The route is easy to follow, but can be slippery and visibility bad when it rains and the fog gets very dense.

What is the most unique marine park in Sabah?

Pulau Tiga is the most unique marine park of Sabah because it has mud volcano and snake island. Its hidden gem is the snowy pristine beach on Sands Spit Island. Sapi Island is only 15 min by boat ride from Kota Kinabalu City. This small island seems to have more fishes than other nearby islands.

Where to go in Sabah Borneo?

Lankayan Island is truly the best place to spend a quiet beach vacation with family and friends filled with relaxation and unspoiled nature. Pom Pom Island is a small coral reef island in the Celebes Sea in Semporna, Sabah Borneo.

What are the best island accommodations in Sabah?

There are many types of island accommodations, from 5-star resorts to budget lodges, for different travelers such as honeymooners, scuba divers and backpackers. Also nicknamed as Pearl Island, Bohey Dulang has the most stunning sea view in Sabah.

Why is Sabah the best place to visit in Malaysia?

Malaysia is blessed with some of the most idyllic and beautiful islands in the world that are absolutely perfect for dreamy vacations. Sabah in particular, is the home to many of these picturesque islands. Popularly referred to as the ‘Maldives of Asia’, the Tun Sakaran Marine Park is every nature lover’s dream vacation spot.