Going to Sabah for backpacking can be said very suitable for Taiwanese, there are natural beauty and not too backward, the urban area is easy to walk around and shopping, beach resorts aren't too expensive, food taste is suitable for Taiwanese tastes. There are also a variety of direct flights from Taiwan. With a 30-day visa-free, it is a perfect place to go on holiday!☺

Today, I will tell you how to prepare for going to Sabah!

The following will mention airfare, money-exchange, internet, transportation, visa, currency, language, travel season, voltage, tip, map, attraction, accommodation, etc., as well as many sweet reminders!

Sabah map overview

Sabah tourist season

Sabah is suitable for travel throughout the year.

The rainy season is from October to April, but the raining time will not be too long, at most two or three hours, which is completely different from the rain in Taiwan for the whole week.

 

Sabah Flights

At present, China Airlines, AirAsia AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines have direct flights to Kota Kinabalu, and the flight time is about three and a half hours.

The journey is currently one flight a day, all three flights departure early morning, you can arrive in Sabah around noon, the return journey, except AirAsia is early time, China Airlines and Malaysia Airlines are good time schedule!

➔ Booking flight tickets can try Skyscanner

 

Visa

Taiwanese are exempt from visas within 30 days of going to Sabah, and no additional immigration cards are required.

 

Money-exchange

The exchange rate currently is about 1:7.9

➔ Refer to Taiwan bank rate

 

Malaysian currency have RM100, RM50, RM10, RM5, and RM1. The exchange rate between Taiwan and the airport is not as good as local. If time permits, you can arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport or change to the urban area.

➔ Sabah is cheaper than Taiwan. It costs less than NT$100 for a person per meal. It is recommended to bring more changes. Because of the taxi or the vendor, it's more easy to spend.

 

Sabah Internet

Sabah also has erected counters at Kota Kinabalu Airport. There are several telecommunications options to choose from. You can go directly to the counter to ask about the price and plan, and choose the network days and usage that suits you best.

 

➔ It is also very important that the mobile power supply must be taken more, because it is in foreign countries, and the information of the mobile phone is needed all the time. Using google map navigation is very power-consuming, remember!

 

Language

There are  25% Chinese in Sabah, the opportunity to speak Chinese is still quite big. Otherwise, as long as you speak English in the sightseeing area.

 

Sabah Voltage

Sabah's voltage is 230V, and it is a three-legged square plug. When using the UK, Taiwanese must prepare your own transformers.

 

Time zone

Sabah and Taiwan are in the same time zone and there is no time difference.

 

Airport Transportation

There are several options from the Kota Kinabalu Airport in Sabah to the urban area. Airport buses are a more economical option. However, if you take a red-eye flight, it is recommended to choose a chartered car from Taiwan to be safer and more convenient.

➔ Chartered Car Info

 

City Transportation

In order to save time, general tourists will choose taxis or chartered buses. The taxis in Sabah City are not too many. Most of them need to negotiate with the drivers. If you want to take the advice, you need to make a clear price and get on the bus! In the official website of the Sabah Tourism Bureau, there are listed taxi prices from the urban area to the suburbs for reference.

➔ Chartered Car Info

 

Emergency contact

Emergency contact number in Sabah: police station and ambulance: 999, fire station: 994, emergency service for foreigners: 0800-085-095

【Malaysia Office】

Add：Level 7, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak, 200 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel：(002-60) 3-2161-4439；2161-5508

Phone：(002-60) 19-381-2616

(For non-emergency help, such as car accidents, robberies, emergency situations related to life and safety, etc., please do not call; general passports, visas, etc., please call the office during business hours.)

 

Sabah tax refund

If you spend more than RM300, you can apply for a 6% consumption tax!

Remember to ask for a tax-inclusive invoice or the original receipt, and return the tax return with the merchant to complete the refund.

➔ The tax refund location is on the third floor of Kota Kinabalu Airport. Remember to bring the goods to be refunded with you. The Customs may check the goods and receive a 15% refund amount as a handling fee.

 

Tips

Malaysia does not need to tip.

General consumption has been added 10% service fee, it is OK to go to the massage really want to tip, but basically do not have to give, not mandatory, so it will not be strange!

 

Sabah Attractions Recommended

Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain of Malaysia

Located in the Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Malaysia, it is the highest peak in Borneo and the highest peak in Malaysia. The highest point is Roche Peak, which is 4,095.2 meters above sea level. It grows at a speed of 0.5 cm per year and is the highest or the highest in Malaysia or Fourth peak.

Mantanani Island

Kawa-Kawa Mangrove

Watch proboscis monkeys and fireflies

Floating mosque

➔ Sabah day tour

 

Sabah accommodation recommended 

City central: HOTEL SIXTY3

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