Sabah, Malaysia travel guide

Sabah, a paradise in Borneo, is located at the northern end of Borneo Island, the third largest island in the world, in the easternmost part of Malaysia, bordering the South China Sea in the west, the Suhai Sea and the Celebes Sea in the east, covering an area of 72,500 square kilometers. Sabah is a multicultural society, consisting of more than 30 ethnic groups, among which three ethnic groups are Dushun, Bayao and Mulu in Kadashan. They believe in Islam and use Malaysian, Chinese and English. There is a simple life here and a prosperous and progressive economy.

Before independence, Sabah, formerly known as North Borneo, was under the jurisdiction of British North Borneo Company. After World War II, Sabah and Sarawak (then under the control of the Brooke family) were handed over to the British government, and they finally gained independence. 1963, they joined forces with countries on the peninsula to establish a new country for Malaysia.

Sabah is the most exciting stop in Malaysia for tourists who respect nature. If you like adventure, you can trudge into the virgin forest, explore caves, cross the river by raft, see the life of proboscis monkeys, go fishing in the deep sea, or dive to watch colorful marine life; If you like to challenge yourself, you can climb Mount Kinabad Lu (410/m), the highest peak in Southeast Asia. If you love the local customs, you can visit the tribal longhouse and experience the authentic "polishing" market; If you cherish life, you can get in touch with Borneo forest apes at zero distance in the world's largest forest reserve and enjoy the world's largest flower-Levoceania flower; If you advocate sports, you can enjoy windsurfing, water skiing, yachting, or playing tennis or golf. In fact, the seascape of Tengku Adulaman National Park here is even more unforgettable, and all major hotel groups have built five-star resorts here.

It is worth noting that the scenic spots on the east coast of Sabah are far away from those on the west coast, and it takes more than 40 minutes by plane, so it is necessary to arrange the scenic spots reasonably when planning the route.

Na Ba Road Park is 83km away from Kota Kin Na Ba Road, commonly known as Shenshan Park, and is one of the scenic spots in Sabah. The park covers an area of 754 square kilometers, and the ecological protection in the park is very good. From tropical plants to cold plants, we can say that there is no such intersection of plant ecology in the world. Many nature lovers come here to study and appreciate the wide variety of natural resources here.

Lushan-Na Ba Park in Beijing is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia and the pride of Sabah, and the state capital is named after it. The mountains and seas are 4000 meters high, with rough lines and masculine beauty. There are many kinds of animal and plant resources on the mountain and the scenery is pleasant. Moreover, the hiking trail has just been renovated in recent years, which is convenient for climbing mountains. Climbers can reach the summit in two days without special training, with a total distance of 14.5 km. There is an inn halfway up the mountain. Visitors can come to this mountain to escape the heat in summer, or take a hot spring bath in winter, which will be very pleasant. There is also an ecological botanical garden in the mountains and Shanghai, which is more than 500 meters away from/kloc-0. You can go and have a look.

Transportation:

1. Every day, the shuttle bus between Na Ba Road and Lanao in Kota Kin will pass the park gate, depart from Na Ba Road in Kota Kin at 7: 30, and arrive at the park in 2 hours. The fare is about RM 10. The shuttle bus will return to Kota Kin Na Ba Road at 8: 00, passing through the park. There are also mountain bikes and their tourist buses for rent, as well as small planes and helicopters for rent.

2. There is a shuttle bus to the reception desk of Lushan National Park in Kinabalu, the provincial capital (the shuttle bus to Sandakan also passes by), which takes about 2 hours. 15Ma. However, the bus may not leave on time. It is best to take a bus before 8 am. The park generally requires visitors to arrive before 1 1: 00. You can also take a taxi or minibus, and the price can be discussed. There is a 5 km expressway from the mountaineering reception to the mountaineering entrance, and you can also walk by car.

Accommodation: Labanta on the mountain can provide accommodation, with 34 yuan/bed with heating and 17 yuan/bed without heating, and there is often no hot water when there are many people. The restaurant on the first floor of La Banlata is the only place on the mountain where you can buy food. Service hours are: 7: 00- 19: 00 (including RM20/ person buffet) and 2: 00-3: 30 (only drinks, bread and other foods are provided). The best travel time is from February to April, and August is the coldest season on the mountain.

Tips:

1. If you want to stay on the mountain, you'd better make a reservation in advance.

Take raincoats, flashlights, gloves, crutches and other appliances when going up the mountain. Prices on the mountain are very expensive.

If you want to save money, you'd better gather more people, so that you can share the tour guide fee and save a lot of money.

There is little water on the mountain, so you'd better prepare some water before going up.

Donggu Abdulaman Park

Don't think that Sabah has only Sammi, it is also one of the classified diving places in the world! You can hug coral here and become a fish. If you don't want to exercise, you can spend your leisure time in a quiet resort on Coral Island!

Transportation: Starting from Beijing? Q Lu Wharf takes only 10 to 20 minutes by speedboat. The fare is about 50 yuan per island, so you can bargain with the boatman. The registration fee is 25 yuan per person.

Geographical location: On the coast about 3-8km away from Kota Kinabaluhai, the capital of Sabah, it consists of the following five islands: Sapi Island, Mnukan Island, Kaya Island, Mamutik Island and Sulu Island.

Sipadan Island is a famous diving spot in Sabah and one of the top diving resorts in the world. She is a deep-sea island with an area of about 40,000 square meters. It extends directly out of the sea from the seabed 600 meters deep, and the underwater part is like a chimney. Therefore, at the edge of Sipadan Island, as long as one step is taken, the water depth will directly change from 3 meters to 600 meters.

The underwater world of Sipadan Island is undoubtedly fascinating. Due to the distribution of water depth, you can see corals, anemones, sponges of different shapes and huge fish schools composed of thousands of white fish and Soviet troops from the deep water of shallow islands! In addition, you can also see turtles and so on!

Transportation: There is a shuttle bus from Douhu to Semporna, then take a boat to Sipadan, and there is a flight from Douhu to Kota Kin Na Ba Road.

Accommodation: There are floating houses on the island to provide accommodation.

Tip: All divers must carry and show all levels of diving certificates issued by recognized diving associations.

Overview of accommodation in Sabah

There are many four-and five-star hotels and resorts in Sabah to choose from, but the prices are slightly higher. If you want to get closer to nature, the tree hostel next to Tambunan Highway is the best. The tree hotel is built on a big tree 12 meters above the ground. The tree house surrounds the tree body, and then supports the house body with iron columns, which is very strong. From the outside, the trees stand in the house and the hut is hanging in the air, which is very novel and interesting. Tree House * * There are 19 tree houses, which are divided into economical, single, double and family types. Each type has basic accommodation facilities. In addition to the economic tree house, toilets are necessary, and other types have their own toilets.

In addition, there are many unique resorts in Sabah, such as Golf Resort, Shangri-La Resort, Gaya Island in Raman Park (accommodation here must be booked in Sabah Park Office in the city), shellfish farms in resorts and birds in the forest, which are very lively.

Sabah has a variety of cuisines to choose from, which is probably the best city in Borneo. There are Chinese food, Indian food, Indonesian food, Spanish food, Filipino food, Japanese food, Korean food and Western food in the city center.

The best night market in Sedco Kompleks features seafood, but there are also other kinds of food. Most of these merchants sell second-hand goods from the Philippines, but there are also many good snacks. You can even eat Indonesian coto Makassar (buffalo belly soup). If you dare to try it earlier, there are also good food stalls on the top floor of the central market.

The shopping center in Sabah is a good place to find bargains. There are all kinds of food streets downstairs in the central point, such as Chinese food and Malaysian food. Western food includes Pizza Hut and KFC. There is also Burger King on the first floor. There are some slightly more expensive restaurants on the second floor of Yoahan department store, and the environment is fresh and quiet. On the second floor of Wisma Merdeka, there is a small and exquisite dining center with a panoramic view of the sea, as well as other restaurants such as Talia and KFC.

If you want to find Indian Muslim food, you can go to the newly opened Arafat restaurant in Sinsuran Kompleks. Open 24 hours, run by friendly Indians, providing delicious curry, barbecue and other food. In Area E of Complake, there is an obscure China restaurant-Dyke Kobe Moring. There is a famous shrimp soup in Chinese food. Highly recommended!

Any beach is like a fairyland. When you stop on the shore, the sea is crystal clear, colorful corals are looming, and all kinds of tropical fish swim around. Diving is an entertainment that must be tried here. Dive into the bottom of the sea, and many invisible schools of fish pass you by.

Sipadan Island on the coast of Semporna on the east coast of Sabah is one of the best diving paradise in Southeast Asia. It is the only ocean island in Malaysia. The whole island is shaped like a big mushroom, and all kinds of marine life are amazing. In addition, there is another diving paradise in Sabah-Rayang-Rayang Atoll, which is located in the South China Sea, more than 200 kilometers northwest of Labuan Island. The sea is crystal clear all year round, suitable for windsurfing, diving, fishing or watching thousands of birds nest and hatch.

At night, Sabah, from western-style bars to discos with live performances to karaoke lounges, is brightly lit and full of enthusiasm.

Overview of shopping in Sabah

Prices in Sabah are relatively high. The famous Philippine market in the city is located behind the central shopping center, where stalls are next to each other and goods are dazzling. It is recommended that ladies with good figure buy a sarong (skirt), which is very effective to wear, and the price is about RM 30.

Traffic survey in Sabah

There are many flights from all over Malaysia to Na Ba Road, the capital of Sabah. The airport is located 8.5 kilometers southwest of the city, near the coast of Cape Aru. The shuttle bus from the airport to the city runs at 6:00-2 1:30, 10-30 minutes. The whole journey takes 25 minutes, the fare is 1 Ma, and taking a taxi is about 10- 13 Ma. If you take a taxi to downtown in the middle of the night, the fare is about 20 Ma Yuan.

Every day, there is a liner from Lugotakin to that island, and the sailing time is 3 hours.

Sabah's expressway can reach Sarawak and Sandakan, with good traffic conditions and no traffic jams. There are big buses running between Kota Kingking, Na Ba Road and Sandakan, while there are basically small buses going to other places. This kind of minibus runs very frequently in the morning, so it is best to start in the morning.