Malaysia's East Malaysia

Sabah

Known as The Land Below the Wind, Sabah’s serene location below the typhoon belt makes it an inviting destination throughout the year. However, it is its rich array of unique wonders to which Sabah owes its captivating allure. Presided over by the towering Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah is a land of lush tropical forests and home to an impressive wealth of vibrant vegetation and intriguing indigenous peoples.

Amidst its expansive array of nationally protected lands, equating more than half the state in area, sits the ancient primary forest that makes Borneo the nature lover’s paradise it is. One of the finest of its parks, the Kinabalu Park World Heritage Site, boasts 24 species of flowering rhododendrons, 10 species of carnivorous pitcher plants, an estimated 1,400 species of orchids and more than 300 species of birds.

Within its primary city, Kota Kinabalu, find a charming blend of Malay, Chinese and European culture as well as the premier location from which to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Trek the jungles where orangutan, proboscis monkey, gibbon, lemur, and Malaysian sun bear are just the beginning of the many species that decorate the path; raft the rivers that snake through the lush vegetation; or mountain bike the arduous trails of Mt. Kinabalu.

For those in search of a more conservative Borneo experience, make for the spectacular expanse of soft white sands that line shores of this Malaysian delight, or dive below to play in the mass of vibrant coral reefs and marine life that thrives just beneath the surface.