Introducing Tuaran
Tuaran, 33km from KK, is a bustling little town with tree-lined boulevard-style streets and a distinctive nine-storey Chinese pagoda. There’s little point stopping in the town itself unless you happen to pass through on market day, but the surrounding area conceals a couple of luxury resorts and two stilt villages.
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Mengkabong Water Village, a Bajau stilt village built over an estuary, was once a very picturesque spot, though it’s not very special now.
The settlement at Penimbawan is much more appealing; to get there, take a minivan to Serusup (RM1.50) and charter a motorboat (RM40). The trip up the river takes about 15 minutes, and the boat will wait while you wander the plankwalks of the village. The villagers are friendly, but you’re better off going with someone who speaks Malay, because it can feel a bit intrusive just wandering around.
Last updated: Oct 3, 2008
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Possible Day Trips from Kota Kinabalu
by 4nn 22 August 2011
Hi, I'm organising a day trip during my stay at Kota Kinabalu (well my hotel is in Tuaran). I would like to do a day trip to either: …
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RE: KK accommodation north of Tuaran
by mhfw 21 October 2010
Kudat town? There's the golf club, and many hotels in town. Nice place to spend a day.
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KK accommodation north of Tuaran
by darwin01 05 October 2010
Is there anywhere mid-range, northish of Kota Kinabalu? I thought that after Mount Kinabalu it would be good to head towards the tip…
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