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]
Kinabalu 2009
Rafflesia, world’s largest flower, Kinabalu National Park
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
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
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
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…
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Sabah, Malaysia
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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