Tamparuli Town

Tamparuli is a small town and a sub-district of Tuaran on the west coast of Sabah, Malaysia. It is populated mainly by native Dusuns, while a sizeable Chinese community (of whom most are Hakkas) runs most of the shops in the town proper.

Tamparuli Town

The origin of the name ‘Tamparuli’ has over the years, been subject to many different narrations. One of the most popular and amusing versions is that the town was named after a temporary bridge built by an unnamed British officer to replace a previous hanging bridge damaged by floodwaters. According to folklore, the British officer turned towards the locals and said ‘This bridge is temporary’. Thus the word ‘Temporary’ gradually became known as ‘Tamparuli'.

Tamparuli Town

As with many other small towns in Sabah and indeed Malaysia as a whole, the town itself consists of both newer concrete shoplots as well as old wooden ones, which are particularly prone to destruction by fire as evidenced in the destruction of one of the wooden shoplots in recent years.

Tamparuli Town

The most famous landmark in Tamparuli is a long hanging bridge which is immortalised in the song Jambatan Tamparuli, a popular Kadazandusunsong

Tamparuli Town

Another bridge, built for motor traffic, spans the river far below the hanging bridge and is frequently flooded during heavy rain.

Kinabalu Park

To the Mount Kinabalu trail start from the Kinabalu Park.

Kinabalu Park

View of mount Kinabalu. the highest mountain between New Guinea and Himalaya

KInabalu Park

Kinabalu park also offered a homestay for those who wants to stay there to feel the fresh air of Kinabalu mountain.

Kinabalu Park

In Kinabalu Park,they also have a rare flora such as this rafflessia.

Kinabalu Park

At Kinabalu park, the Poring hot spring will catch your eyes with their stunning view of the waterfall.

Kinabalu Park

View from the top of Mount Kinabalu.

Treetop Canopy Walk

The Ticket Inspection and Registration Counter of Canopy Walk. Please note this is NOT a ticketing counter. If you didn’t buy any ticket, you will have to turn back to buy it at park entrance, or you can buy the 2-in-1 entrance ticket (Canopy Walkway + Butterfly Garden) from Butterfly Farm about 20 Meters away.

Treetop Canopy Walk

This is the highest of its kinds at Sabah. The length of the canopy is more than 175 metres and its height remains between 41 and 43 metres. The height of the Treetop Canopy Walk is more than a building with eight storeys. The walkways offer exquisite view of the surroundings. The distance between the entrance and Poring Treetop Canopy cover eight hundred and thirty five metres. The canopy walk is open between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm daily.

Treetop Canopy Walk

The entrance fee of Canopy Walkway is RM3 (≈USD0.90) for Malaysian adult, RM5 (≈USD1.50) for foreigner. Add another RM5 (≈USD1.50) camera fee if you bring a camera with you.

Treetop Canopy Walk

The entrance fees and the rules are mentioned on this board.

Treetop Canopy Walk

A small shelter (named “Pondok Tagaut”, Pondok means Hut) for you to sit down and rest.

Treetop Canopy Walk

Pondok Tegaut.

Treetop Canopy Walk

After the ticket inspection, you still need to walk 550 Meters on a gravel trail to go to the starting point of the Canopy Walkway.

Treetop Canopy Walk

Trees labeled with species tag.

Treetop Canopy Walk

Forest path before the tourist can reach the Treetop Canopy Walk.

Treetop Canopy Walk

The forest walk.

Treetop Canopy Walk

The suspended bridge above our head.

Treetop Canopy Walk

A tall tree with huge canopy.

Treetop Canopy Walk

The place where you start your first step The canopy walkway is narrow and only can take 6-people load at a time.

Treetop Canopy Walk

A narrow entrance.

Treetop Canopy Walk

The walkway is an elastic structure, so it will bounce and swing when we walk on it. Some find this thrilling, while some think it’s scary.

Treetop Canopy Walk

The canopy walkway is a suspension bridge constructed with ropes, steel cables and a series of aluminum ladders bolted together. Laced with polyester ropes, the open rungs of ladders are covered with walking plank. Netting enclosed both sides for additional security.

Treetop Canopy Walk

The bridge is connected between 3 super-big trees of Borneo rainforest such as Menggaris (species: Kompassia excelsa) and Seraya (Shorea sp). This is the first tree-top platform.

Treetop Canopy Walk

Isn’t it exciting to see tree crowns at your eye-level?

Treetop Canopy Walk

This is what it looks like when you are over 40 Meters off the ground. That’s why people with height phobia, hypertension or heart problem are not advised to try this, though it’s a safe activity. It’s the worst nightmare for height phobia.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Named after Malaysia’s first prime minister, covering and area of 50km², the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park was gazetted as a national park in 1974.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Five beautiful tropical islands make up the land mass of the TAR Park, a 49km² national park: Pulau Sapi Pulau Manukan Pulau Mamutik Pulau Sulug Pulau Gaya At 15km², Pulau Gaya, or Gaya Island in English, is the largest of the 5 islands and home to a local stilt village on the eastern shore nearest to the city.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TAR Park) The TARP offers excellent diving on Kota Kinabalu’s doorstep.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TAR Park) The TARP offers excellent diving on Kota Kinabalu’s doorstep. There are not many places in the world that offer a bustling city full of modern facilities and then right on the doorstep, just 8 minutes by speedboat from the central entertainment district, a stunning tropical marine paradise.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Gaya Island is surrounded by tropical waters, abundant with diverse and fascinating marine life and sheltered reefs with year round dive access.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Many species of crustaceans, scorpionfish, pipefish, demon stingers, cuttlefish and stonefish are also usual suspects.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

The flora and fauna of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Mesmerizing view of the combination of 5 island Pulau Gaya, Pulau Manukan, Pulau Sapi, Pulau Sulug and Pulau Mamutik.

Mari Mari Cultural Village

The Mari Mari Cultural Village is situated amidst a remote forest setting in Kionsom, Inanam; away from the hustling and bustling city. Its surrounding atmosphere may faintly remind you of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Lost World’; in the Sabahan sense.

Mari Mari Cultural Village

For a more hands-on experience, check out the little huts in the village where daily routines of traditional Sabahan life come alive. Grab the chance to see blowpipe-making demonstration, fire-starting demonstration using bamboo, tattoo-making demonstration, and get an in-depth look at the mystical symbolisms behind them. Visitors will also get chance to sample Sabahan traditional delicacies from each ethnic group.

Mari Mari Cultural Village

A visit to the Mari Mari Cultural Village will be a cultural excursion of a lifetime! See, taste and feel the essence of Sabah presented to you as it was and as it is.

Mari Mari Cultural Village

The locals showing their cultural dance to the tourists.

Mari Mari Cultural Village

In the village, you will be introduced to various traditional homes of Sabahan ethnic communities—the Bajau, Lundayeh, Murut, Rungus and Dusun—which are built by descendants of the tribes which they represent.

Mari Mari Cultural Village

You may try blowpipe by yourself.