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mt. kinabalu at the back

Sabah, which is also popularly known as the Land Below the Wind, does not have a long history. It is relatively unknown to the rest of the world. But today with it’s well organised tourist industry and it’s speciality in eco-tourism, people from all over the world are coming to Sabah to experience the wonder of it’s nature and wildlife.

evening at mt. kinabalu

One will need at least two weeks to visit all the tourist attractions in Sabah, but if time does not permit 3 days are all you have. Then it will be best spent in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Sabah. Kota Kinabalu (KK) is also the gateway to the rest of the State. Three days at KK will be a good introduction to this wonderful place, its weather, its people, and its eco-treasure. By statistic about fifty percent of all visitors to Sabah will come back for more. Yes, Sabah is fun and exciting.

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The whole world is now feverishly voting for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The good news is that every citizen of the world is elegible to vote, all you need is an internet connection and an email account. Presently the New 7 Wonders is in the second phase of voting and many contesting places are vying for the next round of competition. Sipadan Island was voted in in the previous round, now it needs all the vote it can get, to ensure Sipadan qualifies for the next round. Everyone, KK Lites, Sabahans, Malaysians, and Citizens of the Worlds, let us all vote for Sipadan Island.

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Most travellers to Kota Kinabalu will not miss the chance to enjoy a good day of sand, sea and sun on the marine park just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu city. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park consists of five islands altogether. The largest being Gaya Island, while Mamutik is the smallest island in the group. Meanwhile Manukan Island, Sapi Island and Sulug Island make up the rest of the marine park. Mamutik island has an area of 60,000 square metres and shapes like a triangle.

Compare to Manukan and Sapi, Mamutik is the least crowded, yet it offers almost everything the other two have. Mamutik Island is also very close to the Sabah mainland, just about 3km. If one departs from the Tanjung Aru Beach Hotel jetty, the speed boat ride is just five minutes or less at times. Once arrived at the Mamutik Island’s jetty, schools of fish can be seen crowded around the jetty. Being a great host they seem to welcome all the visitors to have fun and a relaxed time on this beautiful tropical island.

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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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