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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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Sabah formerly known as North Borneo is the wildlife destination of South East Asia, and the Kinabatangan River area is known to have the highest concentration of wildlife in Borneo, Malaysia. Sabah is also home to the extremely cute Orang Utans, and the very unique Proboscis monkeys. Last December some 60 diplomats from around the world voted Sabah as the best tourist destination in Malaysia. These votes do speak volume, and finally the world has come to recognise Sabah as a top tourist destination.

To visit all the tourist destinations of Sabah, one will probably need a month to do so. If time does not permit below is a seven day itinerary tour programme by Wildlife Expedition, which combines the best of west and east coast of Sabah. Guest will travel by air, canoe, boat, and coach to reach various interesting places.  The followings are excerpts from a Wildlife Expedition brochure.

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hot spring water hole

The Poring Hot Spring story began with this small little water hole, that was first discovered by a British Geologist back in the Colonial time, when Sabah was known as North Borneo. During the Second World War, Poring Hot spring was well visited by the Japanese soldiers, where at their mother land bathing at hot springs is a great past time. Thus the beginning of visitors coming to the Poring Hot Spring.

Poring Hot Spring

In 1964 together with Mt. Kinabalu, Malaysia’s first world heritage site, Poring Hot Spring was established as a National Park. Poring Hot Spring is located at the northeast side of the park, and takes about 45 minutes drive (40 km) from the Mt. Kinabalu park headquarters. The drive also passes through a small town called Ranau, a very good place to stock up some essential supplies.

entrance to poring hot springs

By the early 90s a highway that leads to Poring Hot Spring was finally completed, hence the beginning of mass tourists and locals invasion. Today Poring Hot Spring is arguably the second most visited destination in Sabah after Mt. Kinabalu. Day trip from Kota Kinabalu City to Poring Hot Springs and together with Mt. Kinabalu tour is one of the most popular tourist package and nearly all of the tour agents will have this package, so price can be quite competitive.

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