Turtle Islands
The Turtle Islands (Selingaan, Bakkungaan, Kecil and Gulisaan) are located on the northeast coast of Sabah. From Sandakan, they can be reached in 2-3 hours. It is here, in the coastal waters, that the famous green and hump-nosed turtles are found in abundance, which throughout the year go out to the deserted beaches of the islands to lay eggs.
Here is the Gomatong Cave, known for a huge cluster of bird nests.
Clear water and clean pristine beaches call here true admirers of virgin nature.
Coordinates: 5.97394900,118.04700900
Kinabalu National Park
Kinabalu is a national park located on the island of Sabah. On its territory there is one of the highest mountains of Malaysia, in honor of which the park was named after him. There are many legends associated with this mountain: it is believed that spirits live here.
And at the foot of the mountain stretched the most ancient jungle. These are evergreen dense tropical forests, where the most interesting plants are found at every step. Here, for example, there are more than 1000 species of beautiful orchids, as well as carnivorous flowers and the largest and most unusual flower in the world – rafflesia, reaching a meter in diameter and feeding on insects. Most of the local plants are endemic – that is, they can only be found in these places. And among the wildlife here you can see different monkeys, deer and a Malaysian bear.
On the territory of the park, the Poring Hot Springs nature and wellness complex was opened especially for tourists, where park visitors can enjoy relaxing and relaxing in hot springs.
Coordinates: 6.13361500,116.64073000
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Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a temple of the Catholic Archdiocese of a wonderful place called Kota Kinabalu.
The structure took the place of a building that was erected in 1953. Due to the irreparable damage, it was decided to reconstruct the entire structure of the old building from beginning to end, since it was not an archaeological or historical value of the city. Therefore, the preservation of the old building did not even make aesthetic sense.
The current building of the Sacred Heart Cathedral impresses with its beauty and aesthetic taste. Also, the elegance of the bell tower, whose height is about 40 meters, impresses with its beauty.
Coordinates: 5.96437200,116.07270700
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Bako National Park
Bako National Park was established on the island of Borneo in 1957. Its area is more than 10 square kilometers, while it is one of the smallest parks in Sarawak State. The territory of the park is rich in wildlife, waterfalls and streams, mysterious jungles, beaches and routes for fascinating excursions. It is so beautiful and fascinating here that Bako has become one of the most attractive parks on the island.
Almost all kinds of plants that you can meet on the island of Borneo are present in this small park. There are 25 different types of plants and as many as seven ecosystems that attract attention.
There is also an extensive fauna. You will be able to meet monkeys, squirrels, monitor lizards and cute otters. In addition, in the park you can see various species of birds that surprise with their bright colors.
Coordinates: 1.71672200,110.46666000
Deer Cave
Deer Cave is the largest cave in the world and the main attraction of Gunung Mulu National Park. Once upon a time, hunters of the Penan and Barawan tribes drove deer into the cave, which, in fact, was the reason for this name.
The largest cave in the world would easily accommodate five churches of St. Paul or 20 Boeing-747 aircraft in its immodest dwelling (scientists estimate that it is 2 km long, 150 m wide and 80 to 120 m high), but so far the apartment has been occupied by bats in the amount of 3 million individuals. The massive evening departure of the folded-faced leads the audience into wild delight. Therefore, the time when mice fly into the jungle to eat is a favorite time of many tourists.
Inside the Deer Cave there is a river in which there are translucent fish and cuttlefish that have lost their sight due to constant darkness. There are also colorful stalactites and stalagmites.
And one more thing: when you enter the cave, do not forget to look back – in the contour of the cave you can see the famous profile of Abraham Lincoln.
Coordinates: 4.13892800,114.91836500
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Poring Hot Springs are located 40 kilometers from Kinabalu Park and are considered healing springs that are very popular among locals and tourists. The roads on the way to the springs are simply magnificent: wooded soaring mountains rise above the asphalt.
The water in the springs is not just hot, it is boiling water, which has to be diluted with cold water so that you can sit in the springs. To do this, water from the springs is collected in small baths. The water smells of sulfur and has a cleansing effect. Green trees and gazebos around create a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.
Next to the baths there is a pool with ice water, which creates a great contrast. Entry for foreigners is three times more expensive than entry for locals, but visiting the springs is worth it. Toilets and changing cabins are located on the territory of the springs for the convenience of tourists.
Coordinates: 6.04633300,116.70089700
Gomantong Caves
Gomantong Caves is a complex cave system inside Mount Gomantong, which is located in the Malay state of Sabah. This territory is a forest reserve inhabited by wild animals, mainly orangutans.
The cave system is divided into two main parts: a more accessible “Black Cave” and a distant “White Cave” with a height of 40 meters, which lies above. Many animals live in the caves, including a huge population of cockroaches and bats. Inside the caves, high above the arches, there are nests of swifts, whose eggs are very valuable. Outside the caves there are eagles, snakes, kingfishers, Asian bluebirds.
The caves can be reached by boat, swimming across the bay, and then driving 16 kilometers by jeep through the jungle. At the entrance to the cave there is a village, the inhabitants of which remove the nests of swifts several times a year. This event has already become a kind of ritual, which attracts a lot of people.
Coordinates: 5.53876200,118.06938200
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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center was founded in 1964 as a rehabilitation center for orphaned orangutans. The territory of the center includes 43 square kilometers of protected land on Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve. Today, 60 to 80 orangutans live freely in this reserve, and about 25 young orphaned orangutans live in nurseries.
In addition to orangutans, other animals live in nurseries: bears, gibbons, Sumatran rhinos and an elephant, which receive medical care.
Visitors are not allowed to approach and communicate with monkeys, so special paths are equipped to inspect the animals.
The center is engaged in the protection and rehabilitation of animals that have fallen into the networks of poachers or have become victims of illegal trade.
Coordinates: 5.86535400,117.94891800