Travel 5 Days in Tuaran: Best Vacation Spots in Tuaran

Day 1 | Morning

Upside Down House Sabah

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 19.1 MYR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Mile 21, 89250 Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia

This is the fifth upside-down house in the world and the first upside-down house in Malaysia. The house is designed according to the traditional Sabah style, but the interior of the house includes the kitchen, bedroom, living room, toilet and garage, etc., everything is turned upside down. Here, you'll find the floor is the ceiling, chairs and planters are upside down on the ceiling, and a four-wheeled car is parked in the garage. The special house structure is very suitable for taking some offbeat and funny photos.

Reviews from Real Guests:

zackarshad: the house u unique..then their staff so helpfull and welcoming..more thing what u cñan buy at the shop then most importing they give information of culcure and life sabahan people

zackarshad: tempat ni ada keunikan tersendiri.. tmpt unik ini telah diusahakan oleh penduduk tempatan dan menjadi daya tarikan pengunjung yg dtg terutamanya drpd luar negeri sabah..

Day 1 | Afternoon

River Bay Beach nearby is the top choice before you leave Upside Down House Sabah and hit the road.

River Bay Beach

Opening Hours: Open from 2:00pm-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 MYR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Kg Laya laya,89208 Tuaran,Sabah

Tuaran Bay is a small village located 45 minutes north of Tuaran, covering an area of 23 acres. It has rich mangrove ecology. It can be reached by taking a well-designed "mechanical raft" and passing through the mangroves on both sides of the bank. Haihe Bay has an eight-kilometer stretch of beach, where you can lie down and enjoy the warm sunbathing and close your eyes to listen to the lap of the waves. The sky and the sea become as blue and transparent in the bright sunshine, making the air here also gentle. Depart from the pier to Haihe Bay, passing the unique mangrove ferry along the way. Admire the beauty and tranquility of the mangroves along the way. Here, you can experience the beauty of both sides of the Sabah mangrove river and have a deep understanding of the mangrove ecology. Come here, you can play the exciting banana boat, canoes and surfboards that test your balance, you can also learn the aborigines blow-drying skills, and take the children to visit the mini zoo to hug the bunny, and get tired of playing. You can take a good nap in a hammock by the sea. Malay batik is a dye technique used by the locals. Here you can paint your own unique batik paintings. In order to protect the balance of the entire ecological environment, there is a limit on the number of people per day. For water sports here, you can choose free and exciting water activities such as banana kayaking, boating or surfing; leisure activities include volleyball, fishing, shooting, batik painting, hammocks, football, volleyball, traditional musical instruments, local traditional clothing photography and so on.

Reviews from Real Guests:

zackarshad: keindhan pantai yg sgt mendamaikan..deru ombak sentiasa membuat hati girang gembira😊😊😊

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at River Bay Beach? Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos @ Jesselton Quay is one of your top choices.

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos @ Jesselton Quay

The Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos @ Jesselton Quay provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos @ Jesselton Quay offers a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is only 8km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and 21km from Kinarut Railway Station, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. Famous local attractions Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Diverse Borneo and Surau Km, can all be reached with a short walk.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city.

Day 2 | Morning

Kiulu River

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-6 Hours

Location: Kiulu River， Kampung Pukak Kiulu， Tuaran

Jiulu River is located in the north of Kota Kinabalu City. The river is fast and clear, and it is also one of the more suitable rivers for rafting in Sabah. The Jiulu River is located at the foot of the mountain. The river winds down along the cookie channel in the mountains. The scenery along the way is verdant. In the mountains and forests, you can see one or two smoke-smoothing farmhouses, or groups of children playing on the river bank. , like a paradise. If you take a rubber boat and slide down with the speed of the current, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way in a gentle area, but in the rapids, everyone must work together to row out the rubber boat. Day trip rafting Generally speaking, tourists can book rafting products for day trips. Level 1-2 of this river is suitable for basic rafting, and children can also play. Grades 3-4 are suitable for young people. You can book through a local agent or, of course, through a domestic professional travel agency. After arriving at the rafting location, the coach will explain the safety measures and the rafting method. After rafting, you can simply take a shower and change your clothes and enjoy a rich buffet lunch.

Reviews from Real Guests:

zackarshad: Sungai Kiulu adalah warisan alam semula jadi yg patut dijaga.. kita berhak utk merasa aman dan sejahtera hidup dialam semula jadi.. Byk aktiviti yg menarik boleh dilakukan di sekitar sg Kiulu ini..byk kebun-kebun buah dan pelbagai lagi keindahan alam yg boleh dinikmati..

Addrianna Ong: This place can make your days enjoy and happy

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club.

Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-8:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Pantai Dalit Tuaran, 89208 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Reviews from Real Guests:

LGKMY: One of the most beautiful golf courses in Borneo, Dalit Bay Club offers stunning views of Mount Kinabalu in the background. This 18-hole championship golf course nestled within 400 acres tropical forest. Shangri-La Rasa Ria next door is the perfect place to stay after golfing

Trip.com User: The view of the South China Sea and Mt Kinabalu is magnificent. Possibly the most beautiful golf course I have ever played at.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu nearby is the best place to stay.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu vibrant commercial and entertainment district, Sabah Borneo, city downtown scene, Mount Kinabalu and the South China Sea magnificent panoramic view. Hotel location, a short walk can be arrived in square in the center of the centre point) and traditional square (Warisan Square) etc. by popular shopping paradise, while the former East Malaysia's most beautiful beaches and a golf course is also very convenient.
The hotel has 306 spacious and bright, fine decorated rooms were treated with soothing soft colors and exquisite ornate natural fabric decoration, elegant and full of vitality of local culture and the perfect blend. Through the generous style window can watch the magnificent charming urban landscape and the South China Sea Blue Horizon, and comfortable soft velvet is can ensure that guests get a wonderful and unforgettable stay experience. Hotel rooms with the ultimate comfort and first-class technical facilities, including Internet data port, high-speed wireless internet access, international direct dial telephone and room digital safe. In addition also has a special bed reading lights, control room for all electronic devices of the bedside panel, 68 cm LCD TV and DVD player, advanced and convenient, comfortable and comfortable. 4 different styles of restaurant and bar is an ideal place for you to relax, make friends or the taste of the Food. Latest Recipe the restaurant atmosphere relaxed, you supply a variety of international cuisine; leisure lounge is you enjoy the fresh tea or static wine perfect oasis; and sunset pool beside the pool bar is your night sipping wine, relax, while admiring the magnificent sunset perfect more. Only about 10 to 15 minutes drive from the hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu International Airport and cheap airline T2 terminal building, walk 20 minutes to arrive at jesselton point marina, guests can from there by boat to nearby idyllic beautiful island.

Day 3 | Morning

Borneo Mangrove Bay.

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: 89200 Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia

In the Red Forest Bay of Sabah, you can watch the spectacular sunset, go boating on the river, and feel the world of starry sky and fireflies. In addition, there are batik, crab catching, water activities, everything.

Reviews from Real Guests:

zackarshad: kelestarian alam sentiasa terjaga dan terpelihara.. alam adalah nadi kehidupan yg insan-insan lain😊😊

Klchic: meet the man of Borneo jungle and enjoy the unique boat ride through the mangrove

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Mangrove of Menghe River.

Mangrove of Menghe River

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Anjung Gayang Jetty, Tuaran, Sabah

The speedboat shuttled through the mangroves, swam in the Menghe mangroves, and watched the super beautiful sunset at sea, which was especially spectacular and shocking. There are many fireflies in the mangroves, and they all stop on the trees, turning the whole tree into silver balls. There are also water houses inhabited by the Bajau people in the mangroves, which are also very distinctive.

Reviews from Real Guests:

zackarshad: Tempat sgt terpelihara dgn tumbuhan hutan bakau.. menjaga alam semula jadi dan menjaga khazanah yg memberikan kebaikan seterusnya kelangsungan hidup kepada hidupan laut yg lain..😊😊😊

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is the best places.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, opposite Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, a lifestyle hotel provides 5-star accommodation with a lobby lounge, restaurant and skybar with spectacular sunset view, a 24-hour fitness centre, a 25-metre double-edged infinity rooftop swimming pool, flexible events space and a concierge service.

The full-service lifestyle hotel offers modern guest rooms and suites all come with floor-to-ceiling windows, access to private balconies overlooking stunning view of islands, green hills and the city. All of the rooms are provided with complimentary Wi-Fi access, double-glazed windows, aircon with individually controlled temperature, a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a 55-inch flat-screen TV, in-room TV casting, digital key access, bathroom with walk-in rainshower. Each room is fitted with a Nespresso coffee machine, iron and ironing board. Guests amenities include hooded bathrobe, slippers and eco-friendly BeeKind bathroom amenities.

Dining options include Asian cuisine at an all-day outlet ON22 and a chic ON23 rooftop Sky Bar, as well as eateries in an adjacent mall and the vibrant surrounding area.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Gaya Street, Australia Place Lorong Dewan, KK Waterfront, Imago Shopping Mall, Likas Sports Complex and University Malaysia Sabah.

Day 4 | Morning

Chanteek Borneo Indigenous Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Jalan Telibong-Tamparuli, Tuaran 89208, Malaysia

Reviews from Real Guests:

Addrianna Ong: It a good place for us to know about their culture. In this museum it completely got the information about tribal in Sabah and others by reading books

zackarshad: Pengalaman yg sungguh indah bila berkunjung di sini..suasana cantik dan mendamaikan..😊😊😊😊

Day 4 | Afternoon

Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La nearby is the top choice before you leave Chanteek Borneo Indigenous Museum and hit the road.

Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La

Location: Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, 89208 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Shangri-laRasaRiaNatureReserve is a nature reserve. The area is vast and covered with green trees, which is a natural oxygen bar. The scenery here is also very beautiful, it is a good place for tourism.

Reviews from Real Guests:

LGKMY: Well worth the look and explore. The Rasa Ria Reserve is a beautiful area bordering the Shangri-la Rasa Ria. A magnificent back drop to the hotel and provide us an opportunity to hike and learn about the local plants and animals that live in the jungle there.

zackarshad: suasana pantai yg mendamaikan dan deru ombak yg menghapas ke pantaim.sgt mendamaikan😊😊

Day 4 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hilton Kota Kinabalu is the best places.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

The Hilton Hotel Kota Kinabalu is a five-star hotel located in downtown Kota Kinabalu, providing guests with easy access to local attractions, commercial district, retail and entertainment facilities.

The 306-room Hilton Hotel Kota Kinabalu features a first-rate fitness center, with modern weight and cardiovascular equipment, complemented by an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and steam room facilities.

Day 5 | Morning

Tuaran Crocodile Farm

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:30pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Unnamed Rd,, 89200 Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia

Nearly a thousand crocodiles are raised in the Tuaran Crocodile Farm, which is a large-scale crocodile farm in Sabah. There are several wonderful crocodile shows and joyful folk dances performed every day, and visitors can also try to feed the animals themselves.

Reviews from Real Guests:

zackarshad: tempat menarik dan alam semula jadi sgt terpelihara..sesuai dikunjungi buat keluarga utk mempelajari kehidupan buaya..

Addrianna Ong: safety farm and nice place to brings children to come this place.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Borneo Ant House.

Borneo Ant House

Location: Peti Surat 18 | Kampung Kindu, Tuaran 89207, Malaysia

Reviews from Real Guests:

Addrianna Ong: Borneo Ant House, stands tall as a unique tourist destination in Malaysia that projects one of the nation's finest Art, Culture and Nature. There are 10 stations to visit around in Borneo Ant House. Borneo Any House takes the concept of the any nest underground which has a lot of compartments.

Addrianna Ong: Borneo Ant House, stands tall as a unique tourist destination in Malaysia that projects one of the nation's finest Art, Culture and Nature. There are 10 stations to visit around in Borneo Ant House. Borneo Any House takes the concept of the any nest underground which has a lot of compartments

Day 5 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu

Located just 10 minutes away from the city and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is a luxurious, tranquil retreat that provides the setting for an amazing tropical getaway.
This resort features 498 contemporary luxury rooms and suites inspired by the rich colours and textures of Borneo nature. Many rooms and suites offer captivating views of the ocean or the imposing Mount Kinabalu.
This resort is a gastronomic hub with an eclectic array of flavours, including fine Borneo and heritage cuisine. Dining options include Shang Palace, which specialises in Chinese cuisines.
Guest can enjoy various water sports activities, such as jet ski, surfing and diving. Children can play in the kids' pool with waterslides. Other amenities include a 9-hole golf course and CHI, The Spa that offers relaxing massages.

STAR Marina provides professional water sport services, boating and cruise facilities, including a learning centre for dive enthusiasts.
Located within the resort grounds, the marina offers guests easy accessibility to neighbouring islands for day trips and beach activities.

As part of hotel ongoing efforts to create a trusted and nurturing environment , the hotel has embraced a series of safety standards and precautionary measures across properties including: increased frequency of sanitisation, enabling safe distancing practices, reinforced food safety standards, and comprehensive training for staffs on the new safety and hygiene standards.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.