Popular Places in Borneo

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  • bako national park
  • Bako National Park
  • The smallest but oldest of all Sarawak’s national parks, it is home to a variety of wildlife, including bearded pigs, over 150 species of birds and the rare proboscis monkey.
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  • batang ai
  • Batang Ai
  • You get to Batang Ai via 'longtail' boats, and once there you will witness the distinctive lifestyle and experience the ancient culture of the local Iban people.
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  • Batang Ai
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  • brunei
  • Brunei
  • Over 70% of Brunei is pristine rainforest which is perfect for exploring. Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital, is home to splendid mosques and some impressive museums. It is also the official residence of the Sultan.
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  • Brunei
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  • damai beach
  • Damai Beach
  • Meaning 'Beach of Peace', Sarawak’s best beach is a short distance from Kuching on the tip of the Damai Peninsula. Nearby, Sarawak Cultural Village has some excellent examples of traditional houses and costumes.
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  • Damai Beach
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  • danum valley
  • Danum Valley
  • The Danum Valley Conservation Area is nature lover’s paradise where it is possible to spot wild cats, orang-utans, macaques, gibbons, red leaf monkeys, pygmy elephants and possibly, the very rare clouded leopard.
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  • Danum Valley
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  • garama wetlands
  • Garama Wetlands
  • The Garama Wetlands are home to many proboscis monkeys as well as macaques, river crocodiles, silver langurs and countless species of bird life. It is a worthwhile excursion from Kota Kinabalu.
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  • Garama Wetlands
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  • gaya island
  • Gaya Island
  • Gaya Island is the largest island of the islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. It's home to some interesting wildlife as well as the Marine Ecology Research Centre.
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  • Gaya Island
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  • kapalai island
  • Kapalai Island
  • Kapalai is now an underwater island, emerging at low tide as a sand bar on the Ligitan Reef. It is ideal for its marine life and diving sites.
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  • Kapalai Island
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  • kinabalu national park
  • Kinabalu National Park
  • Kota Kinabalu National Park is home to many lowland trails through the rainforest, an area boasting more than 1,000 species of orchids, carnivorous pitcher plants and rare rafflesia - the largest flowering plant in the world.
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  • Kinabalu National Park
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  • kinabatangan river
  • Kinabatangan River
  • Sabah’s longest river is home to an impressive array of wildlife and is a real highlight of any trip to Borneo: it is home to macaques, monitor lizards, elephants and, most famously, the proboscis monkey.
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  • Kinabatangan River
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  • kota kinabalu
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • Kota Kinabalu is the entry and exit point for flights to Sabah. The city has a few historic buildings and museums but is best enjoyed for its wonderful tropical islands.
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  • Kota Kinabalu
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  • kuching
  • Kuching
  • Kuching is the capital of Sarawak. Highlights include Sarawak Museum, and the excellent Semenggok Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, one of few places in Sarawak where you can see orang-utans.
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  • Kuching
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  • kudat peninsula
  • Kudat Peninsula
  • The little-visited Kudat Peninsula is home to many of Sabah’s last remaining Rungus tribes. Here you can experience a homestay in a traditional longhouse, or visit the bustling Sunday market at Kota Belud.
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  • Kudat Peninsula
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  • lankayan island
  • Lankayan Island
  • Lankayan is a perfect getaway and a genuine desert island experience. The diving and snorkelling is fantastic, and depending on the season, you may have the chance to see green or hawksbill turtles.
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  • Lankayan Island
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  • maliau basin
  • Maliau Basin
  • Maliau Basin is Southeast Asia’s 'Lost World', an area almost the size of Singapore, home to one of the most diverse collections of flora and fauna on earth.
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  • Maliau Basin
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  • manukan island
  • Manukan Island
  • Shaped like a boomerang, the island’s 21 hectares are thick with jungle, with nature trails making it easy to explore. There are several beaches and superb diving, snorkelling and swimming.
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  • Manukan Island
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  • mataking island
  • Mataking Island
  • Arguably one of the most attractive islands, Mataking is the ultimate island paradise. This eco-friendly resort is a great option for both divers and those who simply wish to relax.
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  • Mataking Island
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  • miri niah caves and lambir hills national park
  • Miri, Niah Caves & Lambir Hills National Park
  • For most, Miri is simply a stopover en route to the world-famous Gunung Mulu National Park, Lambir Hills and Niah Caves. Inside the Niah Caves human remains were found dating back some 40,000 years.
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  • Miri, Niah Caves & Lambir Hills National Park
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  • mount kinabalu
  • Mount Kinabalu
  • The soaring peak of Mount Kinabalu, at 4,093 metres, is the highest in Malaysia. Two days of hard trekking with a night en route will get you to the top, or take a scenic helicopter flight.
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  • Mount Kinabalu
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  • mulu national park
  • Mulu National Park
  • Mulu National Park has the world’s largest limestone cave system. The park is home to an abundance of fauna and flora, including gibbons, cicada, hornbills, bats and frogs.
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  • Mulu National Park
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  • sandakan
  • Sandakan
  • Sandakan is an interesting place to spend some time, particularly for the war memorial in memory of the 2,400 Australian Prisoners of War who died here and in the death marches of World War II.
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  • Sandakan
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  • sepilok
  • Sepilok
  • Sepilok is most famous for its orang-utan sanctuary, which has gained a worldwide reputation for its conservation work. Regular feeding times ensure spotting these creatures is almost assured.
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  • Sepilok
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  • sibu
  • Sibu
  • The city of Sibu is the gateway to Borneo's interior on the mighty Rajang River. Jungle treks, for all levels, are a must as are long boat trips on the many waterways.
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  • Sibu
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  • sipadan mabul and kapalai islands
  • Sipadan, Mabul & Kapalai Islands
  • Approximately an hour’s boat ride from the Eastern town of Semporna, the islands of Kapalai, Sipadan and Mabul, offer some of the finest coral reefs and dive sites in the world.
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  • Sipadan, Mabul & Kapalai Islands
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  • tabin wildlife reserve
  • Tabin Wildlife Reserve
  • Tabin Wildlife Reserve, in the eastern part of Sabah, shelters an incredibly diverse range of flora and fauna. Orang-utans, civet and leopard cats, hornbills and pygmy elephants can all be spotted.
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  • Tabin Wildlife Reserve
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  • turtle island national park
  • Turtle Island National Park
  • Also known as Selingan Island, Turtle Island National Park has been designated a national park to protect the newly laid eggs and vulnerable hatchlings from predators.
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  • Turtle Island National Park
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