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| 4 HOURS COUNTRYSIDE ESCAPADE |
| Tour Code: |
PB-BKI-003 |
| Duration: |
4 hours Morning departure 0900hrs-1300hrs Afternoon departure 1300hrs-1700hrs (Upon availabilty) |
| Location: |
Tuaran and Tamparuli district (North West of Sabah, Malaysia) |
| Transport: |
Van or Coach |
| Minimum: |
2 adults per tour departure |
AM: 0900hrs |
(No Meal)
Pick up from hotel lobby for a drive through countryside brings you to a district called Tuaran, a home to the Dusun Lotud ethnic. Also popularly known here is the Bajau, another colorful ethnic of which you will have an opportunity to visit their Mengkabung Village, perhaps a rare experience and sight to some. Here, wooden houses are built over the water and on stilts, with fishing remain a popular main traditional activity for daily living, hence the name 'Mengkabung traditional fishing water village', apart of few other jobs in town for mostly the youngsters. Observe the life style of their living. Other visits would cover the Chinese Taoist Temple and its tall Pagoda for a bird's eye view of Tuaran town, also brief visit to the town surrounding.
Continue driving to its neighbourhood district of Tamparuli for its popular suspension bridge built across a river. The local villagers traditionally utilize this but nowadays, often used as a short cut. Take advantage to try out your balancing skills. Drive through to Tamparuli town, which is small and simple like Tuaran. Observe its surrounding and you might like to make a brief stop and browse at the mini central market selling local fruits, vegetables and other items. Retrace your steps back to Kota Kinabalu with en-route stop at the Pottery factory and choices of handicraft. You might want to pick some for your souvenir.
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| 1300hrs |
Arrived at your hotel. END.
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or PM: 1300-1700hrs |
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| Includes: |
English speaking guide, entrance, transport and tour activities as per itinerary. |
| Excludes: |
Any items not mentioned. |
| Recommended items to bring: |
Personal toiletries, sun hat. |
| Remarks: |
An opportunity to witness and mingle around the colourful weekly 'Open Market' (called 'Tamu'in Malay language) if your tour falls on these days:
Tuaran district every Sunday
Tamparuli district every Wednesday
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