Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Situated within an eight-kilometre radius of downtown KK, the
five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TAR Park)
represent the most westerly ripples of the undulating crocker
mountain range. Largest of the park's islands is Pulau Gaya,
where a twenty-kilometre system of trails snakes across the
lowland rainforest. Most of these trails start on the southern
side of the island at Camp Bay, which also offers pleasant
enough swimming, but a more alluring alternative is Police
Beach, on the north coast. Boatmen demand extra for
circling round to this side of Gaya, but it's money well spent:
the dazzling white-sand bay is idyllic. Wildlife on Gaya
includes hornbills, wild pigs, lizards, snakes and macaques -
which have been known to swim over to nearby Pulau Sapi, a
25-acre islet off the northwestern coast of Gaya that's
popular with swimmers, snorkellers and picnickers. Though
far smaller than Gaya, Sapi too is ringed by trails.
Situated within an eight-kilometre radius of downtown KK, the
five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TAR Park)
represent the most westerly ripples of the undulating crocker
mountain range. Largest of the park's islands is Pulau Gaya,
where a twenty-kilometre system of trails snakes across the
lowland rainforest. Most of these trails start on the southern
side of the island at Camp Bay, which also offers pleasant
enough swimming, but a more alluring alternative is Police
Beach, on the north coast. Boatmen demand extra for
circling round to this side of Gaya, but it's money well spent:
the dazzling white-sand bay is idyllic. Wildlife on Gaya
includes hornbills, wild pigs, lizards, snakes and macaques -
which have been known to swim over to nearby Pulau Sapi, a
25-acre islet off the northwestern coast of Gaya that's
popular with swimmers, snorkellers and picnickers. Though
far smaller than Gaya, Sapi too is ringed by trails.
The park's three other islands cluster together
2.5km west of Gaya. The park headquarters is
situated on crescent-shaped Pulau Manukan, the
most developed of all the park's islands, but
boasting fine beaches and coral. Across a narrow
channel is tiny Pulau Mamutik, which can be
crossed on foot in fifteen minutes and has excellent
sands on either side of its jetty. Pulau Sulug is the
most remote of the islands and consequently the
quietest. Its good coral makes it popular with divers
2.5km west of Gaya. The park headquarters is
situated on crescent-shaped Pulau Manukan, the
most developed of all the park's islands, but
boasting fine beaches and coral. Across a narrow
channel is tiny Pulau Mamutik, which can be
crossed on foot in fifteen minutes and has excellent
sands on either side of its jetty. Pulau Sulug is the
most remote of the islands and consequently the
quietest. Its good coral makes it popular with divers
| Sabah - Bidayuh Women |
| Sabah - Kadazan maidens |
Some of the most spectacular dives in Malaysia are
off the island of Sipadan located off the east coast
of Sabah. Praised by renowned diver and film
maker Jacques Cousteau as one of the best diving
spots in the world, Sipadan island is an oceanic
island on a limestone pinnacle, abundant with
marine life.
off the island of Sipadan located off the east coast
of Sabah. Praised by renowned diver and film
maker Jacques Cousteau as one of the best diving
spots in the world, Sipadan island is an oceanic
island on a limestone pinnacle, abundant with
marine life.
| The Island Of Sipadan |
Clear waters, sun-drenched beaches and unspoilt
tranquility are the main attractions of Sabah’s
islands. Having one of the richest underwater
ecosystems in the world, Sabah is a prime
destination for dives and snorkeling. Marine life
here is absolutely stunning.
tranquility are the main attractions of Sabah’s
islands. Having one of the richest underwater
ecosystems in the world, Sabah is a prime
destination for dives and snorkeling. Marine life
here is absolutely stunning.
The waters around tiny Pulau Sipadan , 30km
south of Semporna in the Celebes Sea, teem with
turtles, moray eels, sharks, barracuda, vast schools
of tropical fish, and a huge diversity of coral. Not
surprisingly, it's a mecca for divers. The diving
highlights include a network of marine caves,
White-tip Avenue and Barracuda Point and
Hanging Gardens of soft coral. Snorkellers
accompanying divers to the island can expect to
see reef sharks and white-tips, lion fish, barracudas
and scores of turtles, without having to leave the
surface. The island itself is carpeted by lush forest,
and fringed by white sand beaches, used by green
turtles to lay their eggs.
south of Semporna in the Celebes Sea, teem with
turtles, moray eels, sharks, barracuda, vast schools
of tropical fish, and a huge diversity of coral. Not
surprisingly, it's a mecca for divers. The diving
highlights include a network of marine caves,
White-tip Avenue and Barracuda Point and
Hanging Gardens of soft coral. Snorkellers
accompanying divers to the island can expect to
see reef sharks and white-tips, lion fish, barracudas
and scores of turtles, without having to leave the
surface. The island itself is carpeted by lush forest,
and fringed by white sand beaches, used by green
turtles to lay their eggs.
| BERJAYA PALACE HOTEL Kota Kinabalu |
| Berjaya Palace Hotel is located at Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, a land rich in dense rainforest, powdery beaches, lush paddy terraces and water buffaloes and a culture filled with myth and traditions. Mount Kinabalu, South East Asia's highest peak, lies nearby. The hotel blends old architecture with modern facilities. A mere 15 minutes drive from the airport, the hotel stands majestically on a hill, overlooking the hustle and bustle of the city on one side and a serene mountain view on the other. |
Since 1946, Sabah's seat of government has been based at
KOTA KINABALU , or KK as it's universally known. Although
not pretty architecturally, it's got a unique buzz to it and is the
liveliest city in Malaysia after KL, with a plethora of markets,
cafés and bars. Most travellers grow fond of KK, not least as
its bright lights and excellent eating are gratefully received
after a spell roughing it on Mount Kinabalu or at Uncle Tan's
Jungle Sanctuary. Aside from the State Museum, KK's major
highlight is offshore Tunku Abdul Rahman Park , whose five
unspoilt islands are just ten minutes by speedboat from the
city centre.
KOTA KINABALU , or KK as it's universally known. Although
not pretty architecturally, it's got a unique buzz to it and is the
liveliest city in Malaysia after KL, with a plethora of markets,
cafés and bars. Most travellers grow fond of KK, not least as
its bright lights and excellent eating are gratefully received
after a spell roughing it on Mount Kinabalu or at Uncle Tan's
Jungle Sanctuary. Aside from the State Museum, KK's major
highlight is offshore Tunku Abdul Rahman Park , whose five
unspoilt islands are just ten minutes by speedboat from the
city centre.
| Kota Kinabalu |
| All Rights Reserved. 2005 Fantastic International Inc. |
Visit the Blue Mosque
in Selangor
Go there.....
in Selangor
Go there.....
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Fantastic Malaysia |
| Step into a truly Asian experience Step into Malaysia |
Travel Websites