Recently during Hari Raya Holiday, we went for a mini road
trip to discover more about our hometown Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Even though I am
born and raised here, there are hell lots of places that I never been nor
discovered. Frankly speaking, I have not climb Mount Kinabalu yet even it is
just a few hours driving distance for me to hike this mountain but people
around the world purposely fly over to fulfill their wish list. Felt a bit
ashamed on this XP
1) Tagal Tinopikon Park :
Well on the first day of the holiday, we went to Tagal Tinopikon Park which is around the area of Kg. Notoruss, Penampang, Sabah. Tinopikon Park is part of the Moyoq river and claimed as one of the successful TAGAL by Malaysia Department of Fisheries eco system. We drove ourselves there. You have to walk a few mins of stone steps and be brave to cross the river by walking on the hanging bridge to go into the village. Upon arrival, we are welcomed by the traditional music performance which my cousin baby brother is so excited about it. You can actually do quite a few of activities at the park such as fish feeding by the river (and you will get free tickling by those fish which swimming just around you), jungle trekking to have a spectacular view of waterfall with refreshing spring water, and last but not least you will also get to try traditional local food cooked by the locals. We found it the bowls and utensil are quite unique as it’s all handmade by them. (But sorry forgot to snap a picture of it). I think that this place is quite calm and relax; it will be a good choice for those who wish to take a short break with just a small amount of entrance fee. If you guys are interested in visiting this place, feel free to contact the AJ Best Travel Sdn Bhd for more information. REMEMBER to bring mosquito repellent if you are apple of the eye for mosquito!
The river is really clear as you can see those fishes are just swimming around your feet !
* I did not take photos during the jungle trekking as I was really exhausted and sweaty that time, energy level -100 %.
2) Mari - Mari Cultural Village :
The following day, we went to Mari-mari Cultural Village, somewhere further up from Inanam, Sabah. Mari-mari Cultural Village is somekind like a ‘outdoor museum’ that preserves the Borneo ethnic culture. At here, you will get to know the culture and the lifestyle of how the ancients of these ethnic groups used to live or even they are still living in this kind of lifestyle too back in the village. We were introduced to 5 different culture which are Kadazan-Dusun, Rungus, Bajau, Murut and also Lundayeh that are known as the head hunters. They also offers us some of their traditional snacks for us to have a bite as well when we visit each of the houses ! Not to forget, Mari-mari cultural village offers tour packages. You can choose either 10AM for morning tour, 2PM for afternoon tour, or 6PM for evening tour. You MUST follow their time in order to visit this place, or else you might be chase away by the guards !
and can be used as body art. It usually lasts for about a week or so,
depends on your skin.
If you would like to visit these places, kindly contact them for more detailed information:
AJ Best Travel Sdn Bhd
Lot 7, 2nd Floor, Block SH9 (MDP SH9-7-2)
Taman Suria Shop Apartment
Ph1B, Jalan Penampang
88300 Kota Kinabalu
Lot 7, 2nd Floor, Block SH9 (MDP SH9-7-2)
Taman Suria Shop Apartment
Ph1B, Jalan Penampang
88300 Kota Kinabalu
Tel :+60 88-718 713(office) / +60 12-9695282(mobile)
