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the chalets

The location of Mount Kinabalu Holiday Home is situated almost at the boundary of Kinabalu National Park. This holiday home is not very far from the Timpohok Hut, which is the starting point for the climbers. About 260 degree of Mount Kinabalu holiday home is surrounded by green forest hills, and has Mt. Kinabalu as the back drop. The front part of the holiday home has a great view that looks out to the Kiau Valley, passing many rolling hills before reaching the horizon, which is the South China Sea. This place also offers great privacy, as it is hidden away from the public eyes. Only a small 300 metre road, which turn in and up over a small hill from the main road, will lead you to this quiet and serene holiday home. At times this place seems like paradise in a lost world.

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Kundasang has slowly but steadily becoming a resort town of Sabah, the cold climate, beautiful scenery and Mt. Kinabalu are a big draw for locals and tourists alike. The cabins, chalets, lodges, and resorts in and around Kundasang town are often full during the weekends. During school holidays these accommodations are always booked to its limit. Staying at Kundasang area also allows visitors easy access to the nearby Kinabalu Park Headquarters, and Poring Hot Spring. Located about 5km away from Kundasang, Golden Kundasang Highlands is one of the few accommodations built near the Mesilau area, the other being Mesilau Resort and Philip Garden Chalets. The Mesilau area is much higher in altitude, about 6,000 feet above sea level, and so the temperature is colder (14°C-16°C) and the place is more windy too.

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celyn resort kinabalu wing

Fancy of getting away for a few days from the busy and some time chaotic life of the city? Celyn Resort Kinabalu, a 3 star establishment, is a perfect hide out for such a need, and it also comes with a great view of Mt. Kinabalu. Many people, even the local Sabahans, do not know about this place, as it is hidden away from the public eyes. About 3 km away from the Kundasang – Ranau main road, and nestled high on a hill which is sandwiched between two valleys, one being Samathan valley and the other one is at the foothill of Mt. Kinabalu, Celyn Resort has a peaceful, serene and natural setting atmosphere. Temperature is around 18° to 20° C during the night time. Guests will get to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the surrounding areas without sacrificing the comfort of the city lifestyle.

reception office and the valley wing (right)

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the balcony restaurant

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort is a small and cosy little resthouse in Kinarut. It has a small beach that looks out to the calm and serene South China Sea, and also has a good view of the pyramid shaped island, Dinawan . Located approximately about 30 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu, and only 15 minutes from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Langkah Syabas Beach Resort is close enough for a day trip to Kota Kinabalu, but far enough to get away from the hustle and bustle city life style.

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