Kota Kinabalu
Sabah’ s main city is Kota Kinabalu. Razed to the ground by the British and occupying Japanese, the city was effectively rebuilt in the late 1940s. Many of Sabah’ s main attractions are within an easy day trip from the city, making it ideal for exploring. The city itself is based on the coast, overlooking a cluster of islands in the South China Sea. To the other side it is backdropped by the towering Crocker Mountain Range with Mt. Kinabalu in the far distance.
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Shangri-La’ s Rasa Ria Resort
Shangri-La’ s Tanjung Aru Resort
An undoubtedly special resort just 45 minutes from the airport. Featuring their own orang utan education centre and canopy walk along with a stunning 3 kilometre beach with fantastic water sports, there is fun for the whole family. Or if you want a quiet escape, there’ s lots of space to get away from it all. A fabulous choice of restaurants and a beach bar offer popular western cuisines, as well as Malaysian and Asian favourites.
Just 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport the resort is set in 25 acres of award-winning gardens along the sweeping bay, with a private beach overlooking the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. The contemporary rooms have been recently renovated to provide modern luxury and are situated in two separate wings overlooking the mountain or stunning South China Sea.
Treat the kids to a hands on experience with nature and wildlife as they become a ranger for a few hours.
Mt Kinabalu and Poring Rainforest
Visit the World Heritage-site, Kinabalu Park – a natural wonder that offers a glimpse into the fascinating and often unique world of flora within the park. The jagged granite peaks of Mt. Kinabalu tower above one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world.
Rungus Longhouse & Tip of Borneo 2 Days / 1 Night
Experience the simple things in life with a Rungus Native. Stay in a Rungus Longhouse overnight and learn about their fascinating lifestyle by joining in on their daily rituals and enjoying their local food. On day two proceed to the northern tip of Borneo, where the South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea and the inhabitants have retained much of their traditional way of life.
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