Kundasang War Memorial

The Kundasang War Memorial is located in Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia. It took around two (2) hours travel (by car) to Kundasang from Kota Kinabalu (the state capital of Sabah). 

Source: Google map

This place is a good visit to those who yearn to know about historical event that took place in Sabah, particularly Ranau area. 

The entrance.

This historical memorial is actually dedicated to the British and Australian soldiers who died in the Sandakan POW (prisoner-of-wars) camp during their death marches to Ranau. You can obtain more information about this memorial place once you've entered the site. The details are being showcased for public information.  

Origami for remembrance of the death. 

Information board 1.

Information board 2.

Information board 3.

The establishment of this memorial can be traced back to Major G.S. Carter DSO, a New Zealand war veteran and employee of the Shell Oil Co. (Borneo), who gave the ideas for the construction of the memorial in 1962 (Source: Lynette Ramsay Silver, Friends of Kundasang War Memorial).

This place has four interconnecting continuous areas that are connected by trail. Each area has its own concept and uniqueness. 

Monument seen right after you entered the site.

The stairs to the connected garden.

The Australian Garden

The signboard looks a bit torn up

The English Rose Garden 

The Borneo Garden with wild flowers of Mount Kinabalu

Sorry for the pale face T.T

The Contemplation Garden

Going up to the Contemplation Garden

Just...beautiful...

Behind the Contemplation Garden, there is an empty space where you can see Kundasang view. 

Beware of the high place. Your action is at your own risk XD

Haha...ignore the face....

Even though the maintenance of this place seems to be lacked off, the view is simply amazing. I hope the site management will maintain the view and will keep on improving in the future.

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The Tip of Borneo

The Tip of Borneo or also known as Tanjung Simpang Mengayau  is located in Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia. It takes around 3-4 hours travelling from Kota Kinabalu (depends on the traffic).

Source: Google Map

I've been there quite few times.  My recent visit was in October 2016, a day trip with my friends. The place looks the same; still beautiful and outstanding view. It was windy and sunny day during our trip. There, we spent time almost 3 hours just for taking photos, relaxing and chilling out.

You'll be able to see paddy growth area along the way (on the way from Kota Belud - Kota Marudu road). Don't forget to take picture with the beautiful green scenery background. With friends of mine (from left to right): Chris, Yana and me. Congratulation for getting posted in my blog! Hahahahahahaha.....

Me taking picture at the Tip of Borneo sculpture. 

Magnificent views seen at the Tip of Borneo:-

If you're not on a day trip, I suggest you to stay a night there and catch out for the sunrise and sunset view. There is chalet called Tommy's Place, and I bet you'll be able to do some water activities there.

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Hiking at Bukit Perahu, Tamparuli

Hiking is one of the booming trend nowadays. If you are into hiking, I would like to recommend you to hike to Bukit Perahu which is located in Tamparuli, Sabah. 

This was my first hiking experience by the way and it was quiet an enjoyable yet adventurous memory I had. 

Quite a rocky hill.

You can see a lot of rocks while hiking this hill.

FYI, this hill is actually considered as scared place to the Christian (Roman Catholic) community here in Tamparuli. Every Good Friday morning, they will hike this hill for commemorating the crucifixion of  Jesus Christ. That why you can see the cross statue near the summit specially built for this purpose. 

The view of Tamparuli Town from the top

Another view from the hilltop.

You can see another hills from the peak.

My nephew and niece...I went hiking with them ^^ congratulation for getting posted on my blog haha...

At the peak. A lot people went for hiking that day.

Way to downhill.

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