3 Star Places To Visit in Sabah, Malaysia (50)

3.5 Sapi Island (2.301 reviews)
- Zipline is a must
Islands

Quite pack with tourist; especially tourists from China & Korean. You can see local too but foreign tourist outnumbered the locals! Awesome experience trying island to island zipline. Buy the ticket at the island, please dont buy the slots at the jesselton jetty as some of them will take advantage on you! Local is RM68 & Foreign is RM86. U will fly from Gaya to Sapi island; a boat will takes u from Sapi to Gaya. See more..
3.5 Poring Hot Springs (1.406 reviews)
- Worth the Dip
Hot Springs & Geysers

Takes about 2.5-3 hours drive from KK city depending on traffic as the road is single lane to and fro with many heavy trucks going this route and slowed the journey. Would need to spend 3-4 hours here tracking within the park and enjoy the multiple hotspring. Water is clean and not too crowded in the afternoon. It closes by about 3pm. Would recommend to put a night in Kundasan to fully enjoy the trip around the area. See rafflesia, Kinabalu park, dairy farm which a single day trip along the route would be too short to leisurely enjoy. See more..
3.5 Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (743 reviews)
- On the way back.......hopefully!
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos

Spent a morning here, return taxi fare 150 MYR. It was a bit disappointing, but there were some amazing (to me) animals. The majority of the enclosures appeared satisfactory to my amateur eye. My understanding is that the majority of the animals and birds have been 'rescued' but having too much contact with humans, would not survive in the wild. If this is true, surely this is a good thing? I especially enjoyed the elephants and to my mind they have an excellent enclosure. Another highlight for me were the Borneo Gibbons, I spent a long time watching them and listening to them 'sing' Really noisy! The one Tiger appeared to be in excellent condition. The signage could be better. There are a lot of empty and roped off enclosures They really need to reopen the cafeteria......... Entry for a non Malaysian was a mere 20 MYR See more..
3.5 Signal Hill Observatory Platform (598 reviews)
- Place closed for upgrading
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM Observatories & Planetariums

I took the easy way, went to the observatory area via Grab and walk down the main staircase downhill. The staircase is really in bad condition with missing/worm out planks event 10m or so. Though the lookout area is blocked off for upgrading, I am still take to catch a vantage view from the bench area. Walked to the stairs to a sumptuous breakfast to Gaya St, a short 10min walk away. See more..
3.5 Filipino Market (458 reviews)
- Worth the return to dine at Welcome to Kinabalu Seafood Stall !!!!!
Flea & Street Markets

After walking through the Filipino Market , we sat down at Welcome to Kinabalu Seafood Stall for our dinner . Selecting our choice of various seafood and vegetables , the staff took it to the Chef to cook to our preferred receipes. We then proceed the order juices and drinks. Food service was fast, We enjoyed the juicy, succulent, tasty, tender, savory and delicious food.. Surely it is a great choice to have return again to this stall and it is highly recommened if you ever drop by the Filipino Market Food Stalls !!!!! See more..
3.5 Jesselton Point (415 reviews)
- Hassle city
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent More than 3 hours Marinas

Jesselton Point is jetty and ferry terminal. Here you can find jetty to islands in Kota Kinabalu, ferry terminal for people to go to Labuan island, many food and beverages outlets with so many selections, indoor soccer field and taxi station. See more..
3.0 Atkinson Clock Tower (321 reviews)
- One of the landmarks of Kota Kinabalu
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

This clock tower is somewhat hidden on the hill. When we were there, the tower is currently in the process of painting so we only briefly there. The tower is one of the landmarks that you should visit while in KK .. See more..
3.5 Centre Point Sabah (262 reviews)
- Check out the food court
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls

Centre Point Sabah is a shopping centre located in the city of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. It is one of the earliest shopping mall in the city, together with Karamunsing Complex and Wisma Merdeka See more..
3.5 Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre (225 reviews)
- Wet trash lands
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

All in all it was an nice experience. We saw a lot of crabs and some birds. We were there around noon, but I think that it would haven been better to be there early in the morning or in the evening to see more birds. The downside was that the structural integrity of the pathway was questionable and that there is trash everywhere (bottles, styrofoam, cups, everything). I don’t know if the thrash is from the visitors but anyhow they should do something about it. It’s really sad to look at. See more..
3.0 Rumah Terbalik (200 reviews)
- Up side down house and 3D Wonders Museum
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Rumah Terbalik, the first upside down house of Malaysia is located in Kampung Telibong, Mile 21, Jalan Telibong, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia. Nestled within the compound of Rumah Terbalik is also a souvenir shop (i.e. Tamu) well stocked with handicrafts and souvenirs and the 3D Wonders Museum. Using recycled wood and materials specifically to create a more local atmosphere, Rumah Tebalik has an area of 1,500 square feet and equiped with a living room, a dining area, a equipped kitchen, veranda, two bedrooms and a toilet. This fully furnished house is constructed with a slight tilt, and with everything fitted upside down inside the house, it certainly challenges the viewers' perspective when within. The kampong house signifies our past and heritage. Upside down is another perspective of seeing something. It's meant to be a fun way of looking at ourselves and life. As it is located along the main highway leading to Mt Kinabalu, Poring Hot Spring or even Kiulu River, it can help to enhance the already existing tour packages offered by travel agencies as being a short stopover point. A visit to the upside-down house guarantees to one of your most memorable experiences and it is a must-see attraction on your Sabah itinerary.As of February 2012, Rumah Terbalik has been listed within the Malaysia Book of Records as being the first upside down house of Malaysia! The 3D Wonders Museum is where visitors can explore the uniquely themed galleries, the first of its kind in Borneo, showcasing the importance of conservation while promoting the beautiful landscapes and the myriad of local cultures present in East Malaysia. Through the use of special art techniques, two-dimensional paintings will appear to pop out of the surface and come to life, immersing you in a vivid experience like no other. Create your own wacky stories and zip-line through the entire experience as you embark on an adventure in the 3D Wonders Museum right now! This latest attraction is just beside the renow... See more..
3.5 Tambunan Rafflesia Reserve (128 reviews)
- Beware of leeches
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Be warned - wear leech socks for this walk in the forest. It was our first day in Sabah and we had no idea that we were going to be taken for a walk through the forest therefore we were not wearing boots and leech socks and the guides said nothing. The result was a leech attack. All that aside we had great views of two Rafflesia pricei flowers and lots of buds plus some old flowers. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful - apart from the leech socks!! See more..
3.5 Financial Park (108 reviews)
- A must-visit Shopping Mall in Labuan Island
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Memorable visit again here with my family. The mall is well-maintained, my daughters that came here this time didn't remember they were here 5 years ago. See more..
3.5 MChimney (107 reviews)
- The Mystery of Labuan Chimney
Architectural Buildings

Labuan Chimney functioned as an observation deck, from which information about incoming ships could be broadcasted to Victoria Harbour and Labuan town using an optical telegraph system known as semaphore. In terms of location, Labuan is situated at the north portion of the mouth of Brunei Bay wherein maritime traffic from the north of the bay could be effectively monitored. The structure, i.e. Labuan Chimney, is located near Raffles Anchorage which served as a coaling station for steamships between 1847 to 1870s. The four vertical lines at each side of the top of the structure represents the four lines in nautical flag signalling which indicates the existence of a port. See more..
3.5 Monsopiad Cultural Village (98 reviews)
- Tranquility
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Monsopiad Heritage Village is a traditional village with historical site in the heartland of the Kadazandusun people and it is the only cultural village in Sabah built to commemorates the life and time of the legendary Kadazan and head-hunter warrior "Monsopiad". The direct descendants of Monsopiad, his 6th and 7th generations have build the village on the very land where Monsopiad lived and roamed some three centuries ago to remember their forefather, and to give you an extraordinary insight into their ancient and rich culture. Take a step back into the past, to the days of head hunting and spirit worshipping, when the Bobohizan (High Priestess of the Kadazandusun), ruled the villages and took care of health and spiritual well-being of their people. More than just a Museum, the concept of the Monsopiad Heritage Village is to document, revive and preserve the cultures and traditions, as well as the beliefs of the Kadazandusun people. Monsopiad Heritage Village is privately owned and managed by his direct descendants. Your visit at Monsopiad Heritage Village contribute directly to the conservation of one Malaysia's rich Cultural heritages and traditions. See more..
3.5 Sandakan Heritage Trail (80 reviews)
- A glimpse of Sandakan history!
Hiking Trails

The heritage walk take you up to the English tea house and Anges Keith house. The stairs are not that much but the hot weather makes it difficult. There is a sign for Sandakan heritage musuem but the place is close. The highlight of this walk is the English Tea house. Good food and refreshing fresh juice. You can also take a taxi back to the parish of St. Michael and all angels. If you walk back to the city, there are several monuments and temples along the way. See more..
3.0 Tuaran Crocodile Farm (75 reviews)
- Nothing amazed me..
Farms

Road to get there was terrible, entrance fee so damn expensive and its a ordinary farm. The shows repetitive and they abusing the crocodiles. See more..
3.5 Sabah Tea Garden Day Tours (74 reviews)
- A pleasant surprise.
Gardens

We chanced upon this place and were wondering if it was worth a visit. We were so happy to find this picturesque place for photo taking and a restaurant that served scones with good Sabah tea. The restaurant served other food too, all cooked with Sabah tea. We bought back many packets of different types of tea leaves which were reasonably priced. :) See more..
3.5 Poring Hot Spring and Nature Reserve (64 reviews)
- A variety of activities, available in one place
Gardens

We visited on a weekday - a previous review says the tubs are empty. Yes, they were, but that is so as not to waste water. The taps (one hot spring water tap, one cold water) are there for you to fill at your leisure. We clambered up to the Canopy Walk - it's a bit of a hike, but well worth the effort! Also visited the serene and informative butterfly garden and information centre. My husband and I sat in the pool at the base of Kipungit Waterfall, while our daughters trekked off to see the bat cave. I was surprised by 'sucker' fish, nibbling at my toes - you know, the ones you pay for in the 'fish massage' places? And I got mine for free! There are also sites for a rafflesia garden (world' largest flower), and an orchid site. I think this place is underrated, and offers so much for someone who has a morning / day to spare See more..
3.5 Tamparuli Suspension Bridge (58 reviews)
- A bridge with a historical story.
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

Come and take a look if you're interested in the history of the area. It's not a very famous tourist spot, but it's worth visiting. I visited here at noon, and some local people would sell food and fruit in the market. Try some local food, too. See more..
3.5 Sabah (55 reviews)
- Many places to visit
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Sabah is a state in Malaysia, and it is not small whereby a visitor could write a review here. You probably would need to write a book on it. I would recommend visiting Mt Kinabalu if you like the cool, greenary outdoors. Semporna for the diving. Ranau to see the Raffalsia flower, Sepilok to see the rehabilitation of the orang utan, Danum Valley to see the fauna and flora and many other places that this space is too limited. See more..
3.5 Labuan Bird Park (54 reviews)
- Worth it for the hornbills
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

The guide that some tourists are disappointed that there's not much here. There's not a huge variety but the hornbills alone make the very low entry fee worthwhile. See more..
3.0 Sandakan Heritage Museum (40 reviews)
- Small basic museum
History Museums

this museum is small and very basic, but it does cover a lot of the history and the heritage of Sandakan from first settlers to independence of British rule. Yes it is basic, and old fashioned, but it has its own charm. And its free! See more..
3.5 Billabong Scuba (39 reviews)
- Amazing staff, great diving instructor and food
Scuba & Snorkelling

The staff here are so caring and really made us feel welcome and looked after. Every staff member was so kind and friendly. Aziz was our instructor for our padi open water course and he was brilliant. He made us feel so relaxed, broke down every skill and explained everything so well. He made the experience of learning to dive feel easy and so enjoyable. On our second night Adam who works in the dive center spotted us walking on the island and showed us to a lovely bar on the other side of the island and walked us all the way back again which was so kind of him. The food was also lovely every day there was a really nice variety, couldn't fault it . Accomidation is beautiful too. See more..
3.5 International Sea Sport Complex (33 reviews)
- Short escape
Sports Complexes

Since all museums here are small, you can't expect much. The efforts done here are beyond expectations. Well maybe there are not many people visiting, hence they are well maintained. See more..
3.0 Japanese Cemetery (30 reviews)
- small and forgotten
Cemeteries

The cemetery is quite small and looks like no one is taking care of it any more. I would recommend it only if you are around and have a car. See more..
3.5 Kipandi Butterfly Farm (27 reviews)
- insect treasures in the forest
Natural History Museums

Nice place, lots of bugs and things. Many creatures are small and need finding but my children found lots of things. Not many butterflies at this time of year but plenty of Orchids and other forest life. See more..
3.5 Labuan Beach (24 reviews)
- Beautiful Beach
Beaches

This beach is beautiful. It is always empty as the locals rarely go to the beach. It is worth going. See more..
3.5 Sabandar Cowboy Town (21 reviews)
- Horsee time ~
Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours

With the design of Mini cowboy town can make a small place of Tuaran become a new attraction to the tourist or local people. If you like to have a ride on a horse then you have to book earlier to prevent disappointed. The price per ride are See more..
3.5 Gombizau Honey Bee Farm (20 reviews)
- Locally Farmed Honey
Spent < 1 hour Farms

Since not much tourist or visitor would pay a visit here, they only do simple demonstration on harvesting the honey when there's people around. The farm was rather small as it is considered as 'village business'. See more..
3.5 Arnab Village (20 reviews)
- Cute bunny but expensive entrance tix
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Zoos

Good place to enjoy with kids. Kids should be the target audience while adult is paying rm5 for themselves. The rabbit is free to touch . See more..
3.5 Kawa Kawa River (19 reviews)
- Kawa kawa river tour
Bodies of Water

It was really sad seeing and hearing bulldozers in the background clearning land. The forest was really thin in places. See more..
3.5 Semporna Proboscis River Cruise (19 reviews)
- Nice as River Cruise, leave out word Proboscis
Boat Tours

This is a tourist snare - throwing in the word Proboscis in the hopes of drawing more suckers - but very quickly one realises there is slim to no chance of seeing a Proboscis monkey in this area. The Palmtree plantations have come right near the banks and there is limited mangroves for the Proboscis monkeys. There are other monkeys at the base who are lured at the feeding time and then chased away at other times. The reception, food and touches to one's comfort is notable. The bird watching is good - Hornbill, Kingfisher and Red eagles to be seen. The trip to see the giant fruit bats exodus the island to go hunt is memorable. All in all a good trip but they should not try entice with the name Proboscis as that leads to disappointment. If you have to pass an afternoon and evening in Semporna this is a good way to do so. See more..
3.5 Kelambu Beach (18 reviews)
- Meeting of 2 beaches
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

Kelambu beach or Pantai Kelambu is simply beautiful. Located in Kudat. Before you turn into the last junction into the Tip of Borneo or Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, you will see a small sign board of Kelambu beach, and you should drive straight. Look for the sign board which directs you to the exclusive Riviera Villas as it is the same junction you would take to reach Kelambu beach. Take a walk towards to island and around it. Breathtaking! See more..
3.5 Bao Gong Temple (18 reviews)
- Splendid temple overlooking Sim Sim
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We arrived here when Temple drum lessons were in progress and we felt compelled to listen for a while. They invited us to sit & introduced us to the musicians. So lucky to be there for it. Took our time browsing through very beautiful main part of temple & lovely grounds where there is many statues of their Gods and animals of birth signs, All statues looked so perfect. We were brought here by our Sandakan guide Christopher, another good choice of his. We found our guide via Trip Advisor when planning our trip. His contact is email [email protected] . See more..
3.5 Teck Guan Cocoa Museum (16 reviews)
- SIMPLE BUT FRIENDLY VISIT
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

**PRE-BOOKING IS REQUIRED AT LEAST 1-2 DAYS BEFORE** Trace the delicious history of cocoa with a ticket to the Teck Guan Cocoa Museum in Tawau. Begins your tour by watching a 15 minutes’ video to introduce the cocoa development of Tawau. Discover how cocoa beans have been cultivated and enjoyed for centuries. Learn the steps of transforming raw cocoa bean into cocoa mass, cocoa butter and cocoa powder. Sample our in-house cocoa refreshments such as cocoa marble ball, cocoa popcorn, cocoa batang buruk, pure handmade chocolate and signature cocoa drink. If you are looking for some local products, our ‘Hoko’ product is ideal for your shopping alternatives. See more..
3.5 Blue Wave Lounge (14 reviews)
- Nice place to hangouts
Bars & Clubs • Dance Clubs & Discos

The restaurant got plenty of choice of foods. Such as western, indian, chinese & malay. Beers is another plus point. Open place setup. See more..
3.5 Labuan Square (Dataran Labuan) (12 reviews)
- Nice park but road is marred by construction
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

The dataran still looks great as ever. Good spot for exercise if you like doing your runs in the morning (or evening). Unfortunately the constant road construction at the moment is killing the access to the Dataran especially if you are coming from the town center. See more..
3.5 Patau-patau Water Village (11 reviews)
- Beautiful vilage on stilts
Historic Sites

Patau-Patau is located just minutes away from Labuan town and easily accessible by taxi or rental bicycle. It is built on a huge area and has hundreds of houses occupied by locals and some opening up its door to the public as a home stay option. It takes more than an hour of walking around in order to explore the entire village and appreciate its decades old architecture, local lifestyle & culture. Some of the locals are ever willing to engage on some light conversation, mostly in local dialect. Recommended to bring along an umbrella and some drinking water as it can get quite hot & humid here. You may notice the rubbish under the houses during low tide which is most unfortunate. It is brought in by the tides and gets washed up here when the water receeds. See more..
3.5 Yit Foh Coffee Factory (9 reviews)
- Great COFFEE place!
Speciality & Gift Shops

Make a visit. Stay a night. Enjoy coffee, and food. Enjoy the ambience. Shop. Learn. Take lots of photos. We enjoyed ourselves and we hope you will as well. See more..
3.5 Borneo Honeybee Centre (7 reviews)
- Very informative
Farms

It is situated about 4 kms off the main road. It costs 3 ringgit per person for the full tour. We just had the short version and got to taste four flavors. We decided to buy a bottle of wild honey which was my husband's favorite. I preferred the Tropical honey flavour, which was made by native bees they imported from Australia. It had a milder taste. They only had bigger plastic squeeze bottles left. We paid 19 ringgit for a small glass jar of wild honey. Prices were cheaper than Australian give honey. The guide told us quite a lot about the native bees. See more..
3.0 Labuan Public Marina (6 reviews)
- Labuan Marina Reopens
Marinas
Marina after 2 year renovation is now open, still work to do but much is good. Beautiful clear water ,With a 5 minute walk to supermarkets and 15 minute to the centre of town with its many cafes, restaurants, bars and numerous nite clubs. Labuan has beautiful tree lined streets, white sandy beaches and many excellent attractions The island has duty free status Contact for bookings - Wani on phone Malaysia 0198501316 See more..
3.0 Sam Sing Kung Temple (5 reviews)
- 'Heritage Site'
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

This is a heritage temple which contain a wealth of information on the early history of Sandakan. The bronze bell is one of the old artifacts. Recently receiving a new coat of paint and other upkeep of the Chinese temple. See more..
3.5 Keningau Oath Stone (4 reviews)
- A Historical Pledge on an Oath Stone
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Situated in the interior district of keningau township is the prominent oath stone which now stands as a monument of promise between the people of Sabah and the Malaysian Government prior to the formation of Malaysia; alongside the huge state of Sarawak. It is also the sole historical attraction there is in the whole of Keningau. Look closely and you will see the inscription on the oath stone that remarks several points that the people of Sabah has control of over their land. The inscription in English would be the following:- Constitution of the Memorial Oath Stone 1) Freedom of Religion in Sabah 2) The Government of Sabah Holds Authority over Land in Sabah 3) Native Customs and Traditions Will Be Respected and Upheld by the Government In Return, the People of Sabah's Interior Pledges Loyalty to the Government of Malaysia The oath stone can be seen and visited during working hours in the Keningau District Office from Mondays to Fridays. See more..
3.0 Bak-Bak Beach (4 reviews)
- Beautiful Blue Sky
Beaches

This beach situated in Kudat, Sabah. It is approx 5km from the Kudat city. You can see beautiful coral rock formations dotting the surface. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the colorful sea-life living among those coral rocks. See more..
3.5 Museum Agop Batu Tulug (3 reviews)
- Great place to visit
Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations

We visited early August 2022 and was great. Google says permanently closed. This is not true. Greated by a troupe of monkeys and plenty of bats in the caves. The coffins are wonderfully carved in the top cave. Definitely stop here if you are going past in the Sandakan to Lahad Datu (or from a river cruise on Kinabatang) See more..
3.0 Sinurambi Tambunan (3 reviews)
- A Great Viewing Point
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

Also known as Tambunan Viewing Point. There is 2 way for you to be here: 1. Drive from Tambunan town, do take note of the challenging road condition to this place. 2. Hiking up to this place (difficulty level : easy to moderate, based from local) You may visit this place from 8am to 5pm and enjoy the beautiful view of Tambunan. If you are lucky, you can see Mount Kinabalu so clearly from this place. I spend about an hour just to enjoy the nature view and also fresh air. However, do take note that it can be too hot during noon time, do bring along your water, hats or umbrella. Sinurambi in Dusun Language means mesmerizing. It really is! Do consider to come to this place if you are visiting Tambunan. Plus, it is FREE & well maintain See more..
3.5 Mesilou Highland Strawberry Farm (3 reviews)
- Must try strawberry ice-cream
Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour Farms

Must visit!! No entrance fee, yummy strawberry ice-cream RM 7. I had been this place twice, 1st time we were out of luck, all the strawberry menu was out of stock, luckily this time i was able to try their famous ice-cream. Yum, yum... See more..
3.0 Bebuloh Water Village (3 reviews)
- dislike
Historic Sites
don't like it .. i don't know if the view were nice .. but i just don't like the name of the village See more..
3.5 Taman Muhibbah (2 reviews)
- Labuan town
Spent < 1 hour Parks

Walking through the Town is easy...you will see The main square: Dataran Labuan with its majestic Malaysia fly floating in the blue sky and walk through the various small streets. Since Labuan is a duty free ports, you will encounter many duty free shops selling all kinds of alcohol at below airport duty free prices. Prices varies from one shop to another so while you are enjoying discovering the district, you can compare prices if it is what you are looking for. You can easily spend many hours just walking around. See more..
3.0 Batu Gong (1 review)
- Hmmmmmmmm!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

I don’t really what to comment because batu gong seemed interesting if you read about it in Google or see people playing it in YouTube. However, when my party arrived at the Batu Gong place, we were surprised that 1) The hut which houses the batu gong is inside a private land, and 2) Even though the gate was wide opened, there was nobody inside to ask permission to see/view the batu gong. I wished that there was someone who was there to show us or brief us about its history and unique way of making music. It is somewhat a rare “musical instrument” in this world. See more..

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