Top Sabah Art & Culture - page 2

Unless you speak Malay, navigating the Kota Belud Sunday market can be a difficult task. Discover the best of the weekly shopping bonanza, and return home with the most memorable souvenirs, after a stress-free day trip from Kota Kinabalu. Exploring the market with a guide means that you'll have chance to practice your bargaining skills as well as gaining insight into the culture and history of Kota Belud. 

Malaysia’s deeply-rooted cultural heritage has long been a key reason for travellers exploring the Sabah side of Borneo. Spread across the vastness of the region, the cultural differences between the indigenous tribes and minorities, the awareness of the interesting sights and sounds of ethnicity slowly moves towards preservation. With Mari Mari Cultural Village, guests are now able to get a taste of the diversity of the Borneo side of the variety of Borneo without having to travel into all corners and directions and seeking out these interests. The set-up of this village is centralized around the values of Borneo minorities, each with their specific traditions and beliefs. With three departures each day, planned in such a way that engaged visitors will not miss some of the demonstrations of what is acclaimed to be one of the best set-ups of multi-cultural experiences.

The Borneo cultural village is located in a tropical orchard, offers an immersive experience where can learn about local tropical fruit plants, explore the diverse cultures of Sabah multiethnic population ,participate in activities and create unforgettable memories altogether!

If you’re visiting Kota Kinabalu—the capital city of the Malaysian state of Borneo—for the first time, opt for a tour that captures the city’s essence. This private tour reveals the cultural melting pot of KK by transporting you to top attractions that span mosques, markets, and lookout points.

Kota Kinabalu is equal parts exciting and exhausting, so heading into the Bornean countryside can offer a welcome relief after a few days of bustling markets and streets. Recharge during your time in Kota Kinabalu and Sabah on this full day rafting excursion, operating on rapids that are suitable for beginner rafters. Rafting is a popular day trip from Kota Kinabalu, although many rafters spend a lot of their day hiring a car and picking up gear. Avoid that, and spend more time enjoying the Kedamaian River on this tour.

Mari Mari Cultural Village is located deep in the countryside about 25 minutes away from modern and developing Kota Kinabalu City. The village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic culture. It aims to share the knowledge, history, culture and tradition of Borneo with you so that it is not forgotten. Afterwards proceed 2 hours south by road from Kota Kinabalu and located in the largest protected Wetlands Reserve in Sabah. This makes it a great location from Kota Kinabalu for spotting wildlife as you join a late afternoon river cruise along Klias River. Your trip ends with a sparkle as Fireflies normally come out on display after sunset in the trees surrounding the river.

Ever wanted to learn weaving the traditional way? You can now experience how the indigenous tribes used to weave and even make your own (blank) with our 2-day Indigenous Weaving Experience. For 2 days, you will enjoy learning how to set up weaving equipment and materials, and will spend most of your time weaving (blank) until it is completed. Don’t worry, you will have lunch and tea breaks in between!

Explore the sights of Kota Kinabalu on this approximately three hour guided tour of the city. Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, and then the tour will begin. You’ll stop at Menara Tun Mustapha that is 30 storeys high, then go on to the City Mosque, the Sabah State Museum, Signal Hill Observatory Platform, and then you’ll be taken back to your hotel.

At night, Kota Kinabalu delivers a new view on its bustling city life. Whether you aim to find souvenirs, watching life go by from the best viewing point and end your evening with an authentic dinner, this is captured perfectly in this fun-filled evening. • Taste the fabulous delicacies of Malaysia during dinner • Go souvenir hunting at the city’s main evening market • Gain a bird’s eye perspective of the city from Signal Hill • Witness life in KK when the sun has set • Return transfers from and to your hotel are included.

Make sure to check out the colorful sunset while you’re in Kota Kinabalu, and a fun, social way to do this is to hop on a sunset dinner cruise. Your guide will take care of all the logistics, like pickup and drop-off at your Kota Kinabalu hotel in Sabah, plus arrange your boat, captain, and buffet dinner. You can just relax, mingle, and enjoy the sunset.

The Tip of Borneo is located in Kudat district and one of the most popular attractions in Sabah. Enjoy the delightful scenery where it was used to be a watch-point for pirate invasion hundreds of years ago. Join us and explore the hidden gems at the Tip of Borneo for 3 Days 2 Nights.

Take the earliest ferry or flight to Labuan Island which lies off the west coast of Sabah. It came under Federal Territory jurisdiction on April 16, 1984. The only duty free port that is the nearest to Sabah and with business centre for barter trade with the Southern Philippines. Upon arrival, meet by the local guide for a guided tour to visit the Japanese Imperial Surrender Point, Commonwealth War Memorial and proceed for a sightseeing tour around town. Here, lunch will be served at the local restaurant. After shopping at the duty free shop, you will take the return journey to Kota Kinabalu in the late afternoon.

The Tip of Borneo. Home of renowned views across two seas meeting together, longhouses and artisans keeping handicraft traditions alive. It’s a day where nature and culture effortlessly meet and intertwine perfectly, away from Kota Kinabalu’s city life. • Admire traditional handicraft and agricultural techniques • Wander respectfully through typical Sabah villages • Lean how traditional long houses are built • Dream away at the Tip of Borneo – where two seas meet • Lunch is included inside a traditional longhouse

Explore Kudat area and learn about the Rungus people. Discover honey harvesting methods at a bee farm in Kampung Gombizau, and learn rich traditions at a Rungus longhouse. At the end of the day, catch the view from Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, or the Tip of Borneo - Day trip to the fascinating Kudat area of northern Borneo - Insights into the Bajau & Rungus peoples during your day - Chance to witness live beekeeping & learn about raw honey - Lunch & look into culture at a traditional Rungus longhouse - Views from Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, the Tip of Borneo

Explore Kudat area and learn about the Rungus people. Discover honey harvesting methods at a bee farm in Kampung Gombizau, and learn rich traditions at a Rungus longhouse. At the end of the day, catch the view from Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, or the Tip of Borneo - Day trip to the fascinating Kudat area of northern Borneo - Insights into the Bajau & Rungus peoples during your day - Chance to witness live beekeeping & learn about raw honey - Lunch & look into culture at a traditional Rungus longhouse - Views from Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, the Tip of Borneo