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《Sabah》First time in Sabah?

Malaysia

2018-11-29

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Sabah, located in the northeastern part of Borneo, Malaysia, faces the South China Sea, the East Sulu Sea and the Celebes Sea, and is outside the northern hemisphere typhoon circle. It is known as the “hometown of the wind”.
Malaysia was selected as one of the
“Best Tourism Countries” by Lonely Planet in 2014.
Lonely Planet also introduced Sabah: "The distance between the attractions is not long. Watching the orangutan baby learn to climb, go to the mountain to hunt, go to the beach to dive or hike.

These trips may take 5 holidays elsewhere, but in Sabah, you You can finish it all in one day."

Now, it is very cheap and affordable to take the cheap air. Let’s pick a day and come to Sabah!

Going to Sabah for the first time? It doesn't matter, follow us to the classic itinerary!
4 days Tour Itinerary (Photos at the end)

Day 1 : Taoyuan Airport / Kota Kinabalu Airport / Hotel Check in / City Sightseeing / Sabah Fundation Building  / Floating Mosque Exterior / Putuo Temple / Back to the hotel.

▎ Bought the mobile network card in the airport.

▎ Atrraction Transportation : After leaving the airport, take the private chartered car and go to the city to eat the Bak Kut Teh shop. City tour for a short round, then check in the hotel, take a break in the hotel and set off for dinner. And shopping of course.

▎ Lunch: Dao Sabah Bak Kut Teh.

▎ Dinner: Seafood-style meal.

▎ Accommodation: Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

 

Day 2 : Going to Mermaid Island / Snorkeling and Feeding Fish / Beach BBQ / Snorkeling and Feeding Fish / Beach Walking / Watching the galaxy.

▎ Atrraction Transportation : This morning, we will take a shuttle bus to the port to the Mermaid Island. Take a 45-minute boat ride to Mermaid Island to prepare for a day away from the hustle and bustle.

▎ Breakfast: Breakfast buffet.

▎ Lunch: Beach BBQ.

▎ Dinner: Eat in the resort.

▎ Accommodation: Mantanani Touch Borneo Resort Mermaid Island Resort

 

Day 3 : Back to Kota Kinabalu / Coconut Pudding Experience / Kawa Proboscis Monkey + Firefly's Mangrove Tour.

▎ Atrraction Transportation : In the morning, take a boat back to the island, transfer another bus to the mangrove cruise, spend the afternoon in the leisurely rainforest, and eat a coconut for afternoon tea. After the trip, take a private car to enjoy dinner.

▎ Breakfast: Breakfast at the resort.

▎ Lunch: Beach BBQ.

▎ Dinner: Malay-style buffet on the river.

▎ Accommodation: Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

 

Day 4 : Hotel check out / Souvenir selecting / Kota Kinabalu Airport / Taoyuan Airport.

▎ Atrraction Transportation : Go final shopping and ready back to Taiwan, like a bone tea bag. Sand carp. Kaya sauce. The baby's delicious fish and nutmeg is a popular gift, and then you are ready to go to the airport to take the plane home.

▎ Breakfast: Breakfast buffet.

▎ Lunch: On board.

Sabah Map

Tour Photos

City Tour and Gaya Street

Gaya Street is the main street in the city of Kota Kinabalu. There are many gourmet snacks and restaurants nearby.

On Sundays, you can also meet the Sunday Market, and the Wisma merdeka is also a walk!

City Map

Sabah Foundation Building

Floating mosque

Sabah has three major mosques, a floating mosque, a pink mosque in the University of Sabah, and a very imposing state mosque in shiny gold.

This trip includes the most special floating mosques, and if the free time allows, you can collect the other two.

Putuo Temple


Mantanani Island 

Located in the South China Sea, the Mermaid Islands are named after two manatees known as mermaids in the nearby waters.

It takes about 45 minutes by boat from the estuary to the mermaid island on the 2,500-meter-long beach. It is a year-round sun, the sea breeze is boasting, and the fine sand is clean and clean, which is definitely a pleasant island holiday.

Unlike other sightseeing islands, the water quality of Mermaid Island is crystal clear, allowing people to enjoy the fun of swimming at sea. Tons of fish.

Snorkeling and fish feeding(2 spots)

Beach BBQ

Walking along the beach

Sabah, which is mainly based on the coastal style, the most not to be missed is to go to the island for snorkeling and see the beauty of the seabed.

It is also necessary to come to the beach in the evening to watch the setting sun and the sunset, accompanied by a cup of cold drink, leisurely. This is what the life ~~~ (cheers)

Accommodation recommendation: Mantanani Touch Borneo Resort

Touch Borneo Resort is the highest specification resort in Mermaid Island, 24 hours a day water supply, air conditioning

Large space independent wooden house, private balcony, multi-faceted sea long beach, exclusive island!

Coconut Pudding Experience

Southeast Asia can be said to be a paradise for coconut lovers. The coconut drinks here are not only cheap but also fresh and good. It is the Sabah must eat Taizi coconut dessert shop that local talents know!

There are not many items here, only six kinds, including coconut juice, smoothies, puddings, etc., the store is very proud to use a whole coconut to carry!

Coconut pudding eats coconut flavor and can also eat coconut meat. In addition, special coconut smoothie is also recommended!

Kawa Proboscis Monkey + Firefly's Mangrove Tour

The proboscis monkey is a creature that is only visible in Borneo. It is characterized by a large, long nose, white buttocks and tail. The Kawa Kawa River is the most perfect mangrove forest in Sabah. It has the best chance to see long here. Nasal monkey figure!

Sabah's fireflies are the world's smallest fireflies, probably only the size of the rice, so a whole piece is lit up on both sides of the mangroves. It really looks like a starry sky in front of you, super beautiful!

Accommodation recommendation: Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

Designed for both business and leisure travel, Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam is a popular pick for both business and leisure travelers.

Here, travelers can easily access the major tourist, shopping and dining locations in the city.

The location of the accommodation makes it easy to get to the popular attractions in the city.

Ibis Lobby

Room

 

Recommended itinerary: Malaysia - Sabah