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122 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST LISTING
heritage building.
T (088) 212 121
Open: Mon-Fri, 8am~5pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays, 9am~4pm
AGNES KEITH’S HOUSE
Sandakan
Villa where author Agnes Keith lived from 1930 to 1952 and wrote three books about her life in Sabah, including Land below the Wind.
T (089) 221 140 (Sabah Heritage Museum)
Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
ATKINSON CLOCK TOWER
Kota Kinabalu
Built in memory of the first District officer of Jesselton (Kota Kinabalu’s former name), the tower was one of three buildings to survive the destruction of WW2.
KK ESPLANADE
& WATERFRONT PROMENADE
Kota Kinabalu
The Esplanade and Waterfront combine seamlessly to provide a 1.5km ocean promenade dotted with craft outlets, restaurants, and nightspots.
KOISAAN CULTURAL VILLAGE
Penampang
This impressive living museum, operated by the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA), showcases Sabah’s indigenous peoples
with eleven Cultural Houses representing
the diverse local communities. Activities include traditional games, handicraft demonstrations, cultural performances, traditional food and drink tasting and more. Advance reservation is required
for package tours.
T (088) 713 696/ 337 Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
MARI MARI CULTURE VILLAGE
Kota Kinabalu
A living museum showcasing the lifestyles of Sabah’s main indigenous groups - Bajau, Lundayeh, Murut, Rungus and Dusun - in traditional houses. Visits include craft workshops, cultural performances
and local cuisine. T (088) 381 621
Open: Guided Tours, 10am & 2pm
MASJID NEGERI SABAH
(STATE MOSQUE)
Kota Kinabalu
A unique combination
of prevailing Islamic architecture and contemporary design
with a majestic dome and stunning gold inlay motifs.
MONSOPIAD CULTURAL VILLAGE Penampang
A living museum of Kadazandusun culture, named for a fearsome warrior of centuries ago. The ‘House of Skulls’ contains all
42 of his trophies.
Hp (011) 1419 6484 Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
NORTH BORNEO STEAM RAILWAY (See page 450)
PETROSAINS PLAYSMART KOTA KINABALU
Kota Kinabalu
For description see Petrosains Playsmart
Johor Bahru,page 90.
T (088) 255 808
Open: Mon-Thu,
10am~1pm & 2pm~5pm
Fri, 10am~12pm & 2pm~5pm Closed: Public Holidays
RUNGUS LONGHOUSE
Kudat
This traditional ‘village under one roof’ offers
homestay facilities, cultural performances and traditional handicrafts.
Hp (019) 532 4288
Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
SABANDAR LEISURE RIDES
Tuaran
A mini “Cowboy Town” with horse riding on picturesque Sabandar Beach and mangrove walking trails.
Hp (016) 822 1501 Open: Daily, 8am~6pm
Visitors to the Rungus Longhouse at Kampung Bavanggazo can experience hands-on some of Sabah’s oldest cultural traditions.