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*Mabul - one of the world's best muck diving locations  
 
*Mabul - one of the world's best muck diving locations  
 
*Mataking  
 
*Mataking  
*Sipadan - one of the world's best dive spots with lots of large pelagic species (sea turtles, sharks, rays
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*[[Sipadan]] - one of the world's best dive spots with lots of large pelagic species (sea turtles, sharks, rays
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*Turtle Islands Park - Three islands in the Sulu Sea off the coast of Sandakan where you can see turtle conservation at work.
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*Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park - Coral islands just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu.
  
  
*Poring Hot Spring - natural sulphur hot spring baths
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*[[Mount Kinabalu]] - This has to be the top of the list as far as reasons for visiting Sabah go. The 4,095m mountain is the highest in Southeast Asia (outside Papua, which is regarded as part of Oceania), but is probably one of the easiest to climb as no mountaineering experience is needed, just a lot of stamina. The surrounding National Park is also home to many plants and animals.  
*Sepilok - famous orang utan rehabilitation centre
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*Poring Hot Springs - Soak in pools of natural hot water to cure your muscle aches after you assault on Mount Kinabalu
*Mount Kinabalu - This has to be the top of the list as far as reasons for visiting Sabah go. The 4,095m mountain is the highest in Southeast Asia (outside Papua, which is regarded as part of Oceania), but is probably one of the easiest to climb as no mountaineering experience is needed, just a lot of stamina. The surrounding National Park is also home to many plants and animals.  
 
 
*Sepilok - The world-famouns Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary near Sandakan is home to orphaned or captured orang utans where they are slowly readapted to the jungle environment.  
 
*Sepilok - The world-famouns Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary near Sandakan is home to orphaned or captured orang utans where they are slowly readapted to the jungle environment.  
Turtle Islands Park - Three islands in the Sulu Sea off the coast of Sandakan where you can see turtle conservation at work.
 
*Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park - Coral islands just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu.
 
*Poring Hot Springs - Soak in pools of natural hot water to cure your muscle aches after you assault on Mount Kinabalu
 
 
*Danum Valley - See the tropical rain forest near Tawau at its most prestine state.  
 
*Danum Valley - See the tropical rain forest near Tawau at its most prestine state.  
 
 
*Monsopiad Cultural Village - Located near Kota Kinabalu, it tells the story of Monsopiad, a warrior of the Kadazan ethnic group who lived some 300 years ago and slew 42 of his enemies. The skulls of these 42 are on exhibit in the Hall of Skulls.  
 
*Monsopiad Cultural Village - Located near Kota Kinabalu, it tells the story of Monsopiad, a warrior of the Kadazan ethnic group who lived some 300 years ago and slew 42 of his enemies. The skulls of these 42 are on exhibit in the Hall of Skulls.  
  
  
 
==Must Do==
 
==Must Do==
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==Must See==
 
*Proboscis monkeys - You will be able to see them in the wild in the Sukau and Kinabatangan areas near Sandakan and the Klias Wetlands area.  
 
*Proboscis monkeys - You will be able to see them in the wild in the Sukau and Kinabatangan areas near Sandakan and the Klias Wetlands area.  
 
*Rafflesia flowers - The world's largest flowers, nearly 1m in diameter, can be seen in the Crocker Range.
 
*Rafflesia flowers - The world's largest flowers, nearly 1m in diameter, can be seen in the Crocker Range.

Revision as of 19:35, 9 April 2009

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Must See

  • Kota Kinabalu - capital city of Sabah and the largest city in East Malaysia.
  • Sandakan - a town located in the east of Sabah and was formerly the capital of Sabah prior to WWII.
  • Semporna - a town located on the east coast, main hopping off points to the dive islands
  • Tawau - major town located at the southeast corner of the state, entry point from Indonesia
  • Tenom - main city in the interior of the state

Islands

  • Lampaki
  • Layang Layang - an island off the west coast that offers spectacular diving.
  • Mabul - one of the world's best muck diving locations
  • Mataking
  • Sipadan - one of the world's best dive spots with lots of large pelagic species (sea turtles, sharks, rays
  • Turtle Islands Park - Three islands in the Sulu Sea off the coast of Sandakan where you can see turtle conservation at work.
  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park - Coral islands just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu.


  • Mount Kinabalu - This has to be the top of the list as far as reasons for visiting Sabah go. The 4,095m mountain is the highest in Southeast Asia (outside Papua, which is regarded as part of Oceania), but is probably one of the easiest to climb as no mountaineering experience is needed, just a lot of stamina. The surrounding National Park is also home to many plants and animals.
  • Poring Hot Springs - Soak in pools of natural hot water to cure your muscle aches after you assault on Mount Kinabalu
  • Sepilok - The world-famouns Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary near Sandakan is home to orphaned or captured orang utans where they are slowly readapted to the jungle environment.
  • Danum Valley - See the tropical rain forest near Tawau at its most prestine state.
  • Monsopiad Cultural Village - Located near Kota Kinabalu, it tells the story of Monsopiad, a warrior of the Kadazan ethnic group who lived some 300 years ago and slew 42 of his enemies. The skulls of these 42 are on exhibit in the Hall of Skulls.


Must Do

Must See

  • Proboscis monkeys - You will be able to see them in the wild in the Sukau and Kinabatangan areas near Sandakan and the Klias Wetlands area.
  • Rafflesia flowers - The world's largest flowers, nearly 1m in diameter, can be seen in the Crocker Range.


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Must Eat

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