MOUNT KINABALU
'Gunung Kinabalu' is one of well known place.The Mount Kinabalu is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site.
this is the view of 'Gunung Kinabalu'
Before arriving in Ranau, We have to go through Kundasang first. At the edge of the road we will see a lot of Challet and lodges that offera cheap prices for the visitors.
A Visit to kinabalu Park will never be perfect without swinging by Poring Hot Spring. It is Situated 40 km slightly northeast from the parks HQ. Poring is located in the lowlands, a contrast to the Parks HQ. The Poring Hot spring is a place where people can de-stress and soak away all the sore and aches of muscles in the springs hot sulphuric minerals, deemed to have properties and very popular aming the locals. Other than the nature hot spring main attraction at Poring Hot Springs, there are also other interesting areas in the park to visited such as the butterfly farm, the poring orchid conservation center, the tropical garden, the poring canopy walkway, and the rafflesia flower site.
Poring Hot Spring
The Tip of Borneo - Tanjung Simpang Mengayau
Kudat
This dramatic headland is situated in the northern-most tip ofBORNEO, 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 kilometres) drive from Kota Kinabalu City.
Simpang Mengayau
menas 'lingering jusction' as it is here that the South China Sea lingers and meets the Sulu Seas flowing from the east. People can enjoy the stunning view. The sunsets and full moons are just beautiful. The Pulau Kalampunian lighthouse is a reminder of treacherous coastline and past shipwrecks.
It's a lovely easy stroll to the flagpole, the Globe and the rocky outcrop that forms the "Tip of Borneo".
Facilities:
You can go by taxi, self-drive or with a tour agent. Four-wheel drives and saloon cars with permits are stationed near the Indian Restaurant opposite the Health Clinic in Kampung Air. Four-wheel drives can take between 7-8 passengers at RM20.00 - RM25.00 per pax return, while saloon cars take up to 4 passengers and charge RM240.00 for a return trip to Simpang Mengayau. Check with the Car Rental services for their charges.
A bronze globe marks the location of Tanjung Simpang Mengayau at latitude 7 degrees north and longitude 116 degrees east. A map featuring the island of Borneo is embossed in bronze and laid on a flat surface at an angle with inscriptions to mark the Tip of Borneo.
The Bronze Glob
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