Picture of Sabah

Picture of Sabah

Tuesday 23 July 2013

Upside Down House(rumah terbalik) at Tuaran, Sabah.

Turn your world upside down when you visit this unique house in Tamparuli – literally! The ‘Rumah Terbalik’ (which translates to Upside Down House) is the first of its kind in South East Asia and among the five upside-down structures in the world (3 are found in Europe and another in Japan).
The house was opened to the public in early February 2012 and has since been attracting visitors from near and far. The house itself is hard to miss, having been flipped upside down, with its floor facing skyward. Everything inside the house, from furniture to household appliances, hover above your head, as the ceiling is actually the floor. Visitors will notice some distinguishing Sabahan décor and features showcased in this house. In the garage, a car is parked upside down. It might seem disorienting in the first few seconds, but the fascination of it all takes over. This architectural wonder has also been included in the Malaysia Book of Records for being the first of its kind in the nation. Visitors can enjoy a meal or afternoon snack at the Rumah Terbalik Café or pick up a souvenir at the Gift Shop. Guided tours are available.
Getting There
The house is located along Mile 21, Jalan Telibong, Tamparuli. The journey by road takes approximately 40 minutes. Taxis can take you from the city centre but be sure to make return arrangements as taxis on standby may not be readily available at this location.
Opening hours
Daily (including public holidays): 8:00am to 10:00pm
Admission fees
MyKad holders: RM10.00
Others: RM18.00
Students/Children below 12 years: RM5.00
Children below 3 years: Free of charge 

'Taman Pertanian' At Tenom, Sabah.



The Sabah Agriculture Park (Taman Pertanian Sabah) is situated on a 200 hectare site and was developed and maintained by the Agriculture Department. It is a park that offers visitors both recreational and educational activities.




Getting There
Visitors to the park can choose three routes to travel:

 Kota Kinabalu - Tambunan - Tenom : 3 hours
 Kota Kinabalu - Papar - Tenom : 2½ hours
 Kota Kinabalu - Sipitang - Tenom : 3 hours

Visitors can also travel by train to Tenom via Beaufort from Kota Kinabalu, a journey that will take four hours. There are taxis, buses and other forms of public transportation which you may wish to use and they are easily available in Kota Kinabalu.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday - 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Closed on Monday ( unless a Public Holiday falls on a Monday)

Klias Wetland River Safari at Beaufort,Sabah.

Located on the Klias Peninsula is the Klias Wetland, a Mangrove Forest Reserve. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkey gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the orang utan, the Klias Wetland with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism                                                                destination in Sabah.These tree-dwelling animals normally hunt for food in the evenings so many boat cruises depart the Kota Klias jetty at around 3.00pm.Other riverside residents that may be spotted are macaques, crocodiles, moniter lizards, tree snakes and birds such as the eagle.


Poring Hot Spring At Ranau, Sabah.


Poring hot springs is about 13 kilometers from Ranau or about 40 kilometers from the Kinabalu National Park headquarters in Kundasang. The hot springs is actually part of the huge kinabalu National Park. The poring hot springs was first developed by the Japanese during world war II and has progressed                                                                                         gradually to become one of the tourist destinations.

Mahua Waterfal at Tambunan, Sabah.


Mahua waterfall is a pristine natural fall that nestled deep in the tropical forest of the crocker Mountain  Range. This spectacular waterfall is approximately 17 meters tall and has a pool depth of 1.3 metres. One of the most accessible beautiful fall in sabah, the drive up to mahua takes an approximate 1 ½  hr drive from kota kinabalu.

Simpang Mengayau at Kudat, Sabah.

Simpang Mengayau, Sabah.
The Tip of Borneo
This dramatic headland is situated in the northern most tip of Borneo, the third largest island in the world, after Greenland and new guinea. It is located in the kudat peninsula, about three and a half hours (or  215 kilometers) drive from kota kinabalu city.                                                                                                                                                            

Pulau Manukan at Sabah.





    Pulau Manukan is the second largest island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Malaysia's first marine national park. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah, just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu and is easily accessible by boat.


Manukan is the most popular island with Kota Kinabalu residents. Manukan has some good stretches of beaches on the southern coastline. The best beach is on the eastern tip of the island. Offshore of Manukan are coral reefs, which is ideal for snorkeling, diving and swimming.
Out of the 5 islands making up Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Manukan features the most developed tourist facilities that includes 20 units of chalets, a clubhouse, and few restaurants and a diving centre. Recreation facilities include a swimming pool, football field, Volleyball and Sepak Takraw courts. Infrastructural facilities include support-water, electricity, desalination plant, sewerage system, and even a solar public telephone. It is covered in dense vegetation and has hiking trails.
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal in downtown Kota Kinabalu is the ferry terminal for those heading to the islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. This ferry terminal is also the departure point for patrons staying at the Manukan Island Resort.