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Sabah Tea Garden, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:18:27 +0000

Sabah’s tea is rising in popularity in recent years, and its plantation in Ranau is becoming a hot tourist spot as well. Its factory is opened to the public in the morning; pre-booking is required for other hours [check its website for details]

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Rafflesia, world’s largest flower, Kinabalu National Park

Yein Jee — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:37:16 +0000

Rafflesia is the world’s largest flower, found naturally in South East Asia. There are 27 species of Rafflesia; the largest is Rafflesia arnoldii, which could grow over 100cm in diameter and 10kg in weigh [wiki]

Rafflesia is infamous for its rotten-meat like smell; but I’ve seen the flower twice on different occasions and never smelled anything that resembled the fact.

Sharing a few Rafflesia photos from Poring in Kinabalu National Park during my Sabah trip in March 2009; the bloomed Rafflesia I saw was about 60-70cm in diameter…

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Toscani’s Wine & Dine, Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu

Yein Jee — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:58:00 +0000

Dined at Toscani’s Wine & Dine at Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, during my trip in March 2009; the restaurant is specialised in Italian and Spanish fusion…

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Sunset at Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:49:01 +0000

Located beside the Flipino Market, the Waterfront is a popular place for night entertainment and fine dining in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Apparently it’s a great spot to view the sunset too; photos from my March 2009 visit…

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Filipino Market, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:03:15 +0000

Filipino Market is a popular tourist destination in the city of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Formally known as Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Centre, it’s a bargain place for traditional arts and crafts, as well as souvenirs like T-shirts, key-chains etc.

Some photos from my March 2009 visit…

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Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Sabah, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:15:26 +0000

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park is located in Sabah, Malaysia; it’s a marine park comprises of five islets and its surroundings.

The park is named after the first prime minister of Malaysia; it’s popular tourist spot for beach strolling, sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling and water-sports (parasailing etc.)

Some photos from my March 2009 visit at Mamutik Island and Sapi Island…

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I’m back

Yein Jee — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:24:56 +0000

Back from my holiday; arrived in Kuala Lumpur late Monday night.

Didn’t make it to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, but the trip was ok. More travel stories to share later, and regular updates will resume soon.

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Going to Kinabalu, Sabah

Yein Jee — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:30:53 +0000

Will be having an adventurous holiday in the Sabah State in East Malaysia; leaving on Thursday (Mar 5), followed by a trip to Penang State to visit my sister and nieces.

The blog will not be updated for at least a week, probably two depending on internet availability; see you all again then. Meanwhile, sharing some Flickr photos of Mount Kinabalu, a 4000+ metre mountain that I am going to climb in Sabah…

Mount Kinabalu from afar (Image by Austin)

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Mt Kinabalu, March 2009

Yein Jee — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:18:29 +0000

Will make my second attempt to conquer Mt Kinabalu in March 2009.

Mt Kinabalu (Gunung Kinabalu) is located at Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. At 4,095 metres, it’s the highest summit in Malaysia and the fourth highest in South East Asia.

Near the summit of Mt Kinabalu… (Image by Matthew)

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