Friday, May 20, 2016

Tripfez: Top Tourist Attractions in Borneo


Borneo is a huge island located in the 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 center that has been built for this endangered species.

Even though it is a research-based center, it still manages to attract many visitors who wish to watch Orang Utan up close.

It is situated 25 kilometers west of Sandakan and is reachable by cars.

Continue reading (Incl. Pics) at: Tripfez: Top Tourist Attractions in Borneo
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