Borneo is a huge island located in Southeast Asia. The island is shared between Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak) and Indonesia (Kalimantan). The Borneo island is very much well known for its beautiful rainforests, mountains, caves, orangutans and islands. In this article, we are sharing with you some of the top tourist attractions in Borneo.
#1 – Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu is a majestic mountain that is located in Sabah. It towers 4095m above northern Borneo. Many climbers and outdoor goers seek to conquer the summit. It offers a challenging trail, but the view at the top makes it all worthwhile. For those who wish not to climb it, they can still visit the surrounding area and the foothill of the mountain.
#2 – Sipadan Island
Sipadan Island offers stunning sea view to the visitors. Plus, its diving sites are also one of the best in the world. Barracudas, turtles, jacks, and bump head parrotfish are abundant in this area. The island is rather small, and it takes only 25 minutes of walking to circle the island on foot. To preserve its beauty and avoid it being crowded by visitors, the government offers a restricted number of visas to the visitors.
#3 – Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center
Orang Utan is very famous in Borneo. There is a special rehabilitation centre that has been built for this endangered species. Even though it is a research-based centre, it still manages to attract many visitors who wish to watch Orang Utan up close. It is situated 25 kilometres west of Sandakan and is reachable by cars.
#4 – Gunung Mulu National Park
Gunung Mulu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts magnificent caves and karst formations. There are many caves that you find in this national park such as Mulu Caves, Deer Cave, Clearwater Cave, and Lang Cave. Besides than the beautiful formation of caves, visitors can also enjoy trekking the park and enjoy doing wildlife spotting.
#5 – Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park is also one of the top tourist attractions in Borneo. It is located very near to the capital city of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. In fact, this marine park can be seen right from the city if you are to stand at the Jesselton Waterfront. A short boat ride will bring you to the park that constitutes of four small islands – Gaya Island, Sapi Island, Manukan Island, and Sulug Island. Here, you can enjoy looking at the crystal clear ocean water and sandy white sand beach. You can also do some snorkelling at this place by renting the snorkelling gears.
#6 – Kinabatangan River
Kinabatangan River provides a unique jungle experience to the visitors with its long river stream and lush rainforest view. The river sustains one of the world’s richest ecosystem. You can find various animal species, limestone caves, and mangrove swamps along the 560km river. Visitors can take a boat to explore the Kinabatangan River and spot exotic animals such as proboscis monkeys, marble cats, hornbills, and elephants.
#7 – Sarawak Cultural Village
One of the top tourist attractions in Borneo is located in Kuching Sarawak. If you would like to learn more about the locals and their cultures, Sarawak Cultural Village is the best place for you to visit. It is also known as the Living Museum and has been set up to preserve and showcase Sarawak’s cultural heritage. Here, you can enjoy looking at the replicas of the traditional houses, watching multicultural performances, and attending the nightly ceremonies.
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