Kota Kinabalu Trip Overview
There are a number of cultural houses to experience different tribes such as Traditional Papar House, Murut House, Penampang House, Bajau House and Tidong House. Each house was built by the descendant of the ethnic they represent. Each house has a unique activity where you can participate such as in Murut House-Blow Pipe; or Tidung House- start fire with just bamboo; Bajau House-playing musical instrument.
You can also try out local delicacies such as Ambuyat (made of Sago), Sago worms (not for the faint hearted) as well as local rice wine known as Tapai.
Among the inhabitants of the zoo (zoological component) are the Borneo Pygmy elephants, Proboscis monkey, Malayan tiger, as well as some different species of deer. The botanical component, on the other hand; offers visitors the opportunity to go jungle trekking along the botanical trail. The paved trail is about 1.4 kilometers long. However, for leisurely strolls, visitors are only advised to walk halfway along the trail.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
There are a number of cultural houses to experience different tribes such as Traditional Papar House, Murut House, Penampang House, Bajau House and Tidong House. Each house was built by the descendant of the ethnic they represent. Each house has a unique activity where you can participate such as in Murut House-Blow Pipe; or Tidung House- start fire with just bamboo; Bajau House-playing musical instrument.
You can also try out local delicacies such as Ambuyat (made of Sago), Sago worms (not for the faint hearted) as well as local rice wine known as Tapai.
Among the inhabitants of the zoo (zoological component) are the Borneo Pygmy elephants, Proboscis monkey, Malayan tiger, as well as some different species of deer. The botanical component, on the other hand; offers visitors the opportunity to go jungle trekking along the botanical trail. The paved trail is about 1.4 kilometers long. However, for leisurely strolls, visitors are only advised to walk halfway along the trail.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Borneo Cultural Village, Mai Aman, 89600 Papar, Sabah, Malaysia
Located in Papar, Borneo Cultural Village is about 50 minutes away from city centre, Kota Kinabalu. It offers a cultural experience like no other. Upon entering, the green scenery will quickly give you the feeling of visiting a village and will make you anticipate the journey you are about to have.
There are a number of cultural houses to experience different tribes such as Traditional Papar House, Murut House, Penampang House, Bajau House and Tidong House. Each house was built by the descendant of the ethnic they represent. Each house has a unique activity where you can participate such as in Murut House-Blow Pipe; or Tidung House- start fire with just bamboo; Bajau House-playing musical instrument.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, Jalan Pintas, Penampang 89500 Malaysia
Zoo housing tigers, monkeys & pygmy elephants & offering a jungle garden with a walking trail.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cocoa Kingdom KK Chocolate House, No. 1 Lorong Bunga Telur A, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
A local chocolate shop located at Tanjung Aru area, Kota Kinabalu. There is a DIY Chocolate experience here.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Sunset View front of the Tanjung Aru Beach.
Duration: 45 minutes
