Places I Longed To Visit

No matter how long it takes to realized my dreams i will not lose hope. Keep on dreaming and in meanwhile keep watching these :

1. Jiuzhaigu Valley, China

 Just too much for the eyes to see

2.  Guilin China

3. Angkor Wat Cambodia

4. Maldives

5. Kyoto Japan

6. St Petersburg Russia

7. more

Titip Rindu Buat Ayah - Ebiet G. Ade

Missing my late father. May Allah blessed his soul.

Sabah Malaysian Borneo Attrcations Part 3

Part 2

03. Sabah Islands Of Delight

From the protected islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park*, just minutes from Kota Kinabalu, to some of the world's top dive sites, its ALL HERE.

*Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park comprises a group of 5 islands located between 3 to 8 km off Kota Kinabalu. The park is spread over 4,929 hectares, two-thirds of which cover the sea. Wikipedia

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Find your own paradise of white sandy beaches backed by shady trees, then go snorkelling over coral reefs, ride a banana boat, water-ski or simply lie back and watch hornbills flapping overhead.

My Trip To Manukan Island

Sandy beaches are strung along Sabah's west coast. Just ten minutes or so from downtown Kota Kinabalu, take a stroll along the popular Tanjung Aru Beach to see the sun setting into South China Sea in a blaze of glory.

Sabah Island & Beaches ~ Where To Go

"Maldives of South East Asia"

Kapalai Island ~ A pearl in the Celebes Sea of Semporna

Sipadan Island ~  One of the top 3 diving sites in the world

Lankayan Island ~ Well-known for whale shark sighting and turtle nesting

Manukan Island ~ Most Visited and Developed

Mabul Island ~ An island full of coral reefs, even a few feet away from shore

Pom-Pom Island ~ Sea turtles call this island their paradise

Mataking Island ~ Famous honeymoon destination for Europeans

Mantanani Island ~ The mermaid island of Sabah

Pulau Tiga Island ~ The filming site of first TV reality show named “Survivor”

Pulau Sapi (Island) ~ One of the islands of marine park nearest to Kota Kinabalu

5 Less-Known Sabah Beaches

1. Kalampunian Beach, Kudat

The gorgeous azure blue waters of Kalampunian beach is another breathtaking view from the Tip of Borneo. As you descend from the Tip, you won’t be able to miss the alluring stretch of white sandy beach by the roadside. Kalampunian is impeccably beautiful and clean—and perfectly quiet and serene.

2. Kelambu Beach, Kudat

Located in a more secluded part of Kudat, Kelambu beach is named after its shape, which allegedly resembles a mosquito net (kelambu). For additional fun adventure, explore up to a hill on the other side of the beach during low tides. The aerial view of the beach is simply amazing!

3. Mantanani Beach, Kota Belud

Being remotely tucked away from the city, the Mantanani beach retains its idyllic beauty with colourful corals and frolicking marine lives—set against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Kinabalu. Also known as ‘Mermaid Island’, there have reportedly been sightings and encounters of dugongs and dolphins around the Mantanani waters.

Mantanani Islands 美人鱼岛 is a group of three isolated islands located northwest of Kota Belud, about an hour’s drive from the state capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. These islands are approximately 60 minutes boat-ride by speedboat from the mainland (depends on sea condition).

4. Tempurung Beach, Kuala Penyu

Escape for the weekend to the idyllic Tempurung beach for a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Situated in Tempurung village, Kuala Penyu, Tempurung beach welcomes you with its swaying coconut trees and a rustic atmosphere. You can also choose to stay at the Tempurung Seaside Lodge.

 

5. Si Amil Beach, Semporna

A fairly recent discovery, Si Amil Island is mainly famous as a scuba diving destination for underwater macro photography enthusiasts. But while you’re on land, don’t forget to explore the steep hill-covered rainforest which surrounds the beach. A word of caution: beware of pestering monkeys when chilling on the beach.

Scuba divers from around the world are drawn to Sabah, which is right in the heart of the world's most diverse marine environment. Sipadan, hailed as one of the world's best dive sites, was praised as "an untouched piece of art...... a jewel" by none other than the late famed diving legend, Jacques Cousteau. A limestone pinnacle rising 600m from the ocean floor off Sabah's southeast coast, Sipadan offers an ever-changing underwater spectacle including giant schools of whirling baracuda, turtles, astonishingly varied reef fish and colorful corals.

 

 

Located northwest of Kota Kinabalu, the Layang-Layang atoll offer divers unbelievable visibility, pristine reefs and a rich pelagic marine life. The wonders of nature aren't restricted to the deep, with thousands of migratory birds nesting on the rocky land each year.

The weird and wonderful "critters" of Mabul, Kapalai and other Semporna Islands make them a 'muck diver's' delight. North of Sandakan, secluded Lankayan offers some corals, wrecks. a fascinating marine life found only on tiny tropical island.

Chills!

 

Next : Adventure Unlimited 

Sabah Malaysian Borneo Attractions - Part 2

Part 1 The Majestic Mount Kinabalu

02. The Natural Wonders Of Borneo

The rainforests, wetlands and seas of North Borneo offer an exciting world of living treasures - and surprisingly accessible.

Everyone want o meet the orang utans, the gentle red ape whose name means "Man Of The Forest". Boardwalks through the forest at The Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre just outside the city of Sandakan make it easy to see how rescued orang utans are being cared for before being released back into the wild. photo opportunities abound as they swing cautiously through the trees to a platform for twice-daily feedings.

 

Swinging

Posing For The Cameras

Enjoying the attention from tourists

What are you two doing honey?

Love me gently

Orang utans can also be seen in the wild along the floodplain of the Kinabatangan River and in the wildlife sanctuaries at Danum Valley Conservation Area and Tabin Wildlife Reserve. 

Another astonishing primate living in the wetlands is the Proboscis Monkey, an unforgettable sight with its huge dangling nose and pot belly.   Groups of these primate, found only in Borneo, can be seen along the Kinabatangan River and in the Klias Wetlands, less than 2 hours from Kota Kinabalu (Sabah Capital City).

Huge Dangling Nose

Feeding Time

From tree to tree

Loving Instinct

The Famous Proboscis Male Sex Maniac

Male

Proboscis monkeys are among the larger colobines and are sexually dimorphic, with males' head-body length measuring 75.5 cm (29.7 in) (range 73-76 cm (28.7-29.9 in)), and females measuring 62 cm (24.4 in)(range 61-64 cm (24.0-25.2 in)) (Napier & Napier 1985; Bennett & Sebastian 1988; Ankel-Simons 2007). Males weigh around 20kg (44.1 lb) while females weigh half of that (Napier & Napier 1985; Bennett & Gombek 1993). The face of adults is orange-pink. Females have a very large nose for a primate, but the noses of males dwarf even those of the females and often hang lower than the mouth (Payne et al. 1985; Ankel-Simons 2007). The nose of an adult male can exceed 10cm (3.9 in) in length (Ellis 1986). Overall, the pelage is somewhat long, and is bright orange, reddish brown, yellowish brown, or brick-red dorsally (Kern 1964; Payne et al. 1985; Groves 2001; Ankel-Simons 2007). The ventral surfaces are light-gray, yellowish, or grayish to light-orange (Kern 1964; Payne et al. 1985; Ankel-Simons 2007). The penis is red and the scrotum is black. Several of the toes are webbed (Kern 1964; Ankel-Simons 2007). Adult males have a dark brown mane on their back (Bennett & Gombek 1993). The species possesses large ischial callosities and both sexes look perpetually pregnant, due to oversized, protruding stomachs (Bennett & Gombek 1993; Groves 2001; Ankel-Simons 2007).

Read More About Probosics Monkey 

Other rare creatures found in Sabah include the world's smallest elephant, the Borneo Pygmy Elephant, the highly endangered Sumatran Rhinoceros, the world's smallest bear, the Sun Bear and marine turtles.

Bornean  Pygmy Elephant

 About Borneo Pygmy Elephant 

 

The Sumatran rhino has been on earth longer than any other living mammal.

The Hairy Rhino. Critically Endangered. Less than 100 Population

 Read More About These Endangered Mammal

Cute Sun Bear

The sun bear is a bear found in tropical forest habitats of Southeast Asia. It is classified as Vulnerable by IUCN as the large-scale deforestation that has occurred throughout Southeast Asia over the ... Wikipedia

The Green Turtle

Only in Sabah.

Turtle Islands is one of the best destinations in Malaysia for its unique marine wildlife and also not forgetting the most important role as the breeding ground for Green turtles in all of South East Asia.  On most evening, scores of turtles crawl onto the soft sand that fringes the islands to lay their eggs.  Among the three islands, Pulau Selingan is the main nesting area for the Green turtles (Chelonia Mydas), while another species called Hawksbill turtles prefer Pulau Gulisan.  Both species lay their eggs on these shores throughout the year although the best months are between July to October.  In 1977, these islands were gazetted as Marine Parks for the protection of the two species in order to save them from extinction.  The islands are built over shallow rocky shoals from coral shingle from the surrounding reef on the fringes covered with a variety of plant life, which includes mangrove, lantana, the yellow-flowered sophora and the furry silver-leaved Tournefortia.

The Turtle Islands Park, reached via speedboat from Sandakan, offers the moving experiance of watching turtles lumber to shore to lay their eggs, and of cheering on newly hatched turtles as they race for the safety of the sea.

Next : Sabah Islands of Delight