Top Sabah Culture - page 2

Explore the vibrant city of Sandakan on this immersive day tour. Start with the serene Puu Jih Shih Temple, soaking in panoramic views before delving into the rich history at St. Michael's Church. Experience local life at Sandakan Central Market, savoring authentic dishes under your guide's expertise. Wander through the unique Sim-Sim Water Village and visit the Agnes Keith House for a touch of colonial history. Cap off your day with a scenic mangrove cruise, followed by an enchanting firefly experience that illuminates the night sky. - Visit Puu Jih Shih Temple for stunning views of Sandakan Bay - Enjoy lunch at the bustling Sandakan Central Market with local dishes - Explore Sim-Sim Water Village, a unique stilt village experience - End the day with a magical firefly cruise and sunset views

Visitors to Kota Kinabalu love venturing out of the city to get amongst nature and see the daily life of Malaysia’s indigenous communities. This 3-hour tour of the Mari Mari Cultural Village lets travelers explore tribal homes and watch a range of interactive demonstrations. With an expert guide to accompany you, this is the ideal activity for those who want to learn more about Malaysia’s rich history and culture.

If you want to experience nightlife in Kota Kinabalu but are unsure of where to start, this small-group evening tour is a great introduction. In addition to sightseeing in the city by night, you'll enjoy dinner and a cultural dance performance. You won't have to make any reservations or deal with any language barriers—all the logistics are planned for you.

Explore the sights of Kota Kinabalu on this approximately three hour guided tour of the city. Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, and then the tour will begin. You’ll stop at Menara Tun Mustapha that is 30 storeys high, then go on to the City Mosque, the Sabah State Museum, Signal Hill Observatory Platform, and then you’ll be taken back to your hotel.

When you go on a city tour in Kota Kinabalu, enjoy the city's famous food scene while diving into a tasty mix of culture, history, and nature. Your live tour guide will tell you all the interesting facts and stories about the history, nature, culture, and food of the area. Enjoy lunch, take a walk around the interesting sites, and watch a live show led by your guide. It includes both well-known places and unique experiences, making it the best city tour in Kota Kinabalu. *Tours help you see the main sights without getting lost, so you don't have to spend time looking at maps. * Into the culture and way of life of the area by going to cultural towns, markets, and landmarks *Uncover the city's history and past, and be amazed by the remains of the past at different places. *Get ready to go on a taste adventure as you eat your way through the city's favorite foods, from busy markets to exciting flavors.

Experience Borneo’s wild nature on this 2-day tour of Sandakan. In the company of a guide, travel from the airport to Sepilok, where you can admire orangutans in their natural habitat. After a hearty lunch, head to the countryside and take a cruise on Kinabatangan River. Spend a night at a rustic lodge.

Discover the capital of Borneo’s Sabah state, Kota Kinabalu, on this half-day sightseeing excursion. Enjoy visits to several cultural sights including the city mosque, the Buddhist Pu Toh Tze Temple, and the Sabah State Museum. You also have ample time to explore the Filipino Market on your own where you can purchase souvenirs and other knick knacks.

Get onto a stand up paddleboard in Kota Kinabalu, and enjoy the beauty of Borneo at sunrise or sunset. Before you start, you’ll get a lesson with your guide to make sure you can handle the equipment. You’ll learn how to stand, paddle, and turn properly, and then off you go. This is a group tour, so you might make some new friends as you go along.

Unless you speak Malay, navigating the Kota Belud Sunday market can be a difficult task. Discover the best of the weekly shopping bonanza, and return home with the most memorable souvenirs, after a stress-free day trip from Kota Kinabalu. Exploring the market with a guide means that you'll have chance to practice your bargaining skills as well as gaining insight into the culture and history of Kota Belud.

Night glow stand up paddle will take you into another level of experience from any day time paddle boarding experience. The ambience and atmosphere being on the ocean during twilight while paddling on a paddle board with colourful LED light lighting up the ocean beneath your board makes the ocean floor visible, is something special that you can get from this tour activity

Check off Kota Kinabalu’s key sights in just half a day on this comprehensive guided door-to-door tour. Soak up sweeping views of the city from Signal Hill, learn about Chinese Buddhism at Pu Toh Tze Temple. Along the way, see the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, and the 30-story Menara Tun Mustapha.

Discover Kota Kinabalu with this 3-hour tour with an English speaking guide. Travel around in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and visit the Tun Mustapha Tower (Tallest Building in Sabah), City Mosque ("floating" mosque); Puh Toh Tze Temple and enjoy sweeping views of the city from the top of Signal Hill.

Discover the beauty of the Kudat Peninsula on this Tip of Borneo day trip from Kota Kinabalu. Mingle with the locals in the town of Kota Belud, and learn of the indigenous Bajau and Rungus peoples. Gain insight into local bee-farming and honey-harvesting at Kampung Gombizau, and visit a traditional Rungus longhouse to learn of their cultural traditions. Enjoy breathtaking views over the South China Sea from your vantage point at the Tip of Borneo, the island’s northernmost edge. Capture the views on camera before returning to Kota Kinabalu.

Trip Highlights: *Venture into Kinabalu biodiverse rainforest that formed 130 million years ago. *Multiple river cruises to track Borneo BIG 5, the island’s five most iconic wild animals. *Take a thrilling canopy walk in Danum Valley and spot night wildlife. *Unwind on Dalit Beach by attending activities close to nature.

Explore Kudat area and learn about the Rungus people. Discover honey harvesting methods at a bee farm in Kampung Gombizau, and learn rich traditions at a Rungus longhouse. At the end of the day, catch the view from Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, or the Tip of Borneo - Day trip to the fascinating Kudat area of northern Borneo - Insights into the Bajau & Rungus peoples during your day - Chance to witness live beekeeping & learn about raw honey - Lunch & look into culture at a traditional Rungus longhouse - Views from Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, the Tip of Borneo

3 nights in Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort,  surrounded by 2km long Tanjung Aru beach, the best beach in Kota Kinabalu, a place taking its name from the casuarinas trees that fringe the fine sands, well known as the best sunset beach in Malaysia.  Hand in hand with your loved one, witness the crimson sun dips slowly into the horizon, leaving the vast skies a brilliant red.  And make a wish.   Explore the thrills of the ocean with some motorised and non-motorised water sport activities at STAR Marina, visit a remote island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park via the resort's boats.  Enjoy an afternoon tour to Klias Wetlands and River Safari is another highlight.

Our friends from Peninsular Malaysia are always surprised to find that Sabahans are fond of Tea break and high tea too. Besides asking our friends to go Yamcha (drink tea). Sabahans would say ‘Let’s go High-Tea’. Tea drinking is definitely part of our culture and it fits well into our laid back lifestyle. Located 2,272 feet above sea levels, the harvests are 100% pesticide free as insect are drawn towards the 130 million year old rainforest surrounding the plantation. Afterwards head towards to the World World II Memorial Site also known as Kundasang War Memorial by the locals. The scent of Roses lingers in the air and the serene atmosphere makes the Kundasang War Memorial an ideal place to contemplate and remember the heroes of the war.

The Tip of Borneo is located in Kudat district and one of the most popular attractions in Sabah. Enjoy the delightful scenery where it was used to be a watch-point for pirate invasion hundreds of years ago. Join us and explore the hidden gems at the Tip of Borneo for 3 Days 2 Nights.