City: Sabah
Top Things to do in Sabah
Top Hotels in Sabah
- 1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
- 2. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
- 3. Hotel Grandis
- 4. The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Sutera Harbor Resort
- 5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu
- 6. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
- 7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
- 8. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
- 9. The Magellan Sutera Resort
- 10. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabulu
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Things to do in Sabah, Malaysia: The Best Museums
Sabah (Malay pronunciation: [saˈbah]) is a state of Malaysia located on the northern portion of Borneo Island. Sabah has land borders with the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest, and Indonesia's Kalimantan region to the south. The Federal Territory of Labuan is an island just off the Sabah coast. Sabah shares maritime borders with Vietnam in the west and the Philippines to the north and east. Kota Kinabalu is the capital city, the economic centre of the state and the seat of the Sabah state government. Other major towns in Sabah include Sandakan and Tawau. As of the 2015 census in Malaysia, the state's population is 3,543,500. Sabah has an equatorial climate with tropical rainforests and abundant animal and plant species. The state has long mountain ranges on the west side which form part of the Crocker Range National Park. Kinabatangan River, second longest river in Malaysia runs through Sabah and Mount Kinabalu is the highest point of Sabah as well as of Malaysia.
Restaurants in Sabah
1. 3D Wonders Museum
2. Ensera Art Gallery
3. Murut Cultural Center
4. Sandakan Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 775 reviews
Reviewed By OrderintheHouse
In September and October 2017 my wife and I visited delightful Malaysian Borneo visiting attractions in both Sarawak and Sabah. Included in the Sabah section was a visit to Sandakan Memorial Park. A visit to the Sandakan Memorial Park is a reflective and very solemn experience for any visitor to Sandakan. It dedicates the memory of 1793 Australian and 641 British members of the armed forces whilst prisoners of war (POWs) in Borneo during World War II. It highlights the terrible atrocities inflicted upon those POWs who lost their lives on the infamous Death Marches from Sandakan to Ranau, around 220 kilometres inland and close to Kinabalu Park. Only 6 prisoners, all Australians, survived. To my mind it is an essential visit for any Australian traveller to Malaysian Borneo to gain an insight into this important aspect of Australian war history. The Park is adjacent to the site of the original Sandakan POW camp. There are several memorial and interpretive stations around the park for visitors to explore at their own pace via an impressive walking track. The landscaping of the Park including the lake, gardens and trees is very beautifully maintained. The Commemorative Pavilion is also an important aspect of the Park displaying photographic exhibits that tell countless stories of the atrocities inflicted upon these brave POWs by their Japanese captors. A feature in this Pavilion is the decorative gates depicting flowers representing people of the three nations who suffered at Sandakan during the Second World War. Above all, the Park is a chilling reminder to all that in learning to forgive the wrongs of the past we must maintain Memorials such as Sandakan Memorial Park to make sure we never allow these wrongs to be repeated. It’s this reminder that makes this Park so essential to include in any Borneo visit. Equally impressive are the memorial stain glass windows installed since 2005 in St Michael’s Church, Sandakan in memory of the POWs imprisoned in Borneo. I would recommend a visit here also. You need to make arrangements with the Church Office to gain access inside the Church, for a small fee. Another must for travellers interested in this chapter of World War II history is the Sabah Tea Plantation at Ranau. The Plantation is on the very site where the Death Marches ended and viewing further impressive POW memorials is an added bonus to simply buying Sabah tea or enjoying lunch in the Plantation Restaurant. We were deeply moved by all three experiences. .
5. Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 996 reviews
RDC is first and foremost an environmental education centre managed by the Sabah Forestry Department. It has been operating since 1997 but mainly for school visits and organising events for school students and also teacher training courses on environmental education.It was later developed for visitors mainly to sustain the environmental education programme for the future. We formally opened to visitors in August 2007 and is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. However, visitors are allowed to stay until 7 pm for viewing of the flying squirrels at the 347-m long Canopy Walkway, the only such structure in Southeast Asia.The newly revamped Birders Rest is now with a 90 m-long walkway, an open hall, a small centre and toilets. As of Nov 16th 2013, we have a new operator for the Keruing Cafe whom we hope will provide better services for our visitors.
Reviewed By ROSSHX - Melton Constable, United Kingdom
We sent 3 wonderful days in the Sandakan RFC using the trails, the canopy walk, the towers, early morning walks, night walks as well as lots of time walking forest trails, saw lots of Bornean wildlife, Orangutan, tarser, monkey, otter, snake, hornbills, snakes, flying squirrels and so much more, sorry to leave and defo hope to go back.
6. Sabah State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 637 reviews
Reviewed By klY9115ID - Saar, Bahrain
Took a grab. A few interesting exhibits inside and then enjoyed walking around the gardens and heritage village, which was much cooler. We managed to get a few insect bites so bring repellant just in case. Spent two hours in the end before taking another grab to imago for lunch. 60 myr for a family of four (kids are same price as adults for non-Malaysians).
7. Borneo Trading Post
8. Labuan Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By miyuiaripin - Labuan Island, Malaysia
The place that need to be visited by the tourist. Labuan Museum show the culture of Labuan people such as the ethic and the origin.
9. Chanteek Borneo Indigenous Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 30 reviews
A mini museum specialising on Malaysian traditional costumes ini miniature Barbie sized. Costumes are creatively made to scale the actual human costumes. More than 300 costumes in different fashions and style are exhibited in a miniature scenes of the Bornean culture and lifestyles. The museum is open daily to all visitors with entrance fee. The museum offer services to visitors who wished to experience the traditional costume from the Borneo Island too.
Reviewed By siennylovesdrawing - Malaysia, null
Highly recommended ???????????????? when you are travelling to Sabah, you have to visit to this ~ The Malaysia ???????? 1️⃣st Book of Records ????, the Malaysia ???????? ‘s 1️⃣st miniature indigenous costume museum ???? You have to be at this museum ???? personally to view with you own sight ???????????? the great ???????? detailed works done on each costumes Guess what❓⁉️ During your visit, you will gain in depth understanding about Sabah’s people ???????????????????? & their heritage culture in miniature scenes & dolls ???? which all dressed up in traditional costumes????????, houses ???????? & structures which all scaled to depict scene based on local folklore & legend ???????? You may redeem an exclusive printed postcard ???? as souvenir ???????? after simple activity from your visit Admission fee ???? is required ✅ All guests ???????????? are welcome ???????? to dress ???????????????? up in the traditional costumes with accessories for photos ???? / videos ???????? opportunity Not just with its physical souvenir ???? stalls within the museum ???? , this creative arts museum ???? also owns an online shop ????????????????????????????????of local gifts ???????? & souvenirs in particular the Kain Chanteek (locally made textile) via ???? shopinborneoDOTcom , plenty of promotions avilable for your happy ???? online shopping ???????????????????????????????? More of my lifestyle & travelling blogging ???????????????? via my blog, link ???? at profile ????????Welcome to check out my blog ????????
10. Sabah Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By pashady
A wonderful building housing changing artwork.well worth a visit plenty of car park and not far from town.
