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Over scrolling through other people's holiday pics while you're chowing down your brekkie? Then book a trip to Kota Marudu and start your days among the beautiful rural landscapes, beaches and forests of Sabah.
It's located 1,700 kilometres east of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur.
There's nothing that compares to indulging in a day at the seaside. At some point during your trip, spend a few hours at Tip of Borneo, 60 kilometres to the north.
If you have enough time, why not check out some close-by destinations? Kota Belud and Kudat are 35 kilometres and 40 kilometres away, respectively.
Want to go and see Centre Point, All Saint's Cathedral and Sutera Harbour? Then head over to Kampong Gaya, 95 kilometres to the southwest. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and Kota Kinabalu Central Market are also conveniently close and ought to be in your travel plans.
See the region's scenery from a fresh perspective and sign yourself up for some mountain biking or mountain climbing. They're both popular pastimes in this corner of the globe.
What about signing up for some guided nature walks and wildlife spotting tours? Chat with your friendly tour guide while seeing everything that this region has to offer.
Love watersports? Add some extra thrills to your trip by going swimming or snorkeling.
The region's nature museums have something for people of all ages. Walk through the doors and find out what's happening.
It's hard to think of a more engaging way to learn about the surrounding area than by taking time to visit its open-air markets.
There is no better way to experience a destination than to literally sink your teeth into it! You're invited to explore the culture, history and personality of Sabah by tasting some of its best food and drink.
Ask a local what dish best sums up the region and pinasakan sada (braised fish with fruit) will likely be among the first things they mention. Hinava (seasoned raw mackerel) is another typical regional food you might like to take a bite out of.
Learning even just a few expressions in the local tongue will make your trip to the Sabah region that little bit smoother. You may be glad you learnt 'Berapa harganya ini?', which translates as 'how much is this?'. One more often used phrase is 'Apa khabar? ' ('how are you?').
Planning to be here on the 31st of August? What good luck. On this date each year, the nation comes together to celebrate Independence Day.
Before you pack up your belongings and wave "Sampai nanti", why not spend the last of your holiday allowance and treat yourself to some mementos of Kota Marudu?
Time to hit the skies? Pack your suitcase, set the alarm clock and map out a route to Brunei International Airport (BWN). It's roughly 270 kilometres to the southwest.
Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2023
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2023
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