Sabah Interesting places

PLACES OF INTEREST Nature and Adventures

St. Michael's and All Angels Church Sandakan, lying on narrow strip of land between steep hills and the waters of the Sulu Sea, bears little evidence of its early history as a result of war-time bombing. Traces of the colonial period can be seen in the quaint stone church, St.Michael's and All Angels, begun in 1893 and looking like a typical English country church.

Kinabalu Park Dominating the Sabah skyline from every perspective is Mount Kinabalu, which at 4,101 metres is one of the highest mountain south-east asia. The mountain and the surrounding area make up the Kinabalu Park, a reserve covering an area of 754 sq km (291 sq miles). This park, which is only a two-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu,is home to an incredibly diverse range of flora and fauna, including the rafflesia, the largest flower in the world and the nepenthes (picther plant) and More than 1,000 species of orchids. There are two ways of exploring this nature's treasure trove. The More energetic and adventurous one can hike up the summit trail to the peak of Mount Kinabalu. The ascent and descent will take two days. Those with a More leisurely visit in mind could stay for a few days at the park's chalets .

Mount Kinabalu The outstanding attraction of Kinabalu Park is 4,101 metres high summit of Mount Kinabalu. Kinabalu was born only 11/2 million years ago; when a mass of granitic rock that had been cooling and hardening under the surface for several million years began to rise and break through the overlying crusts of softer rocks.

Foundation Building One of the few hanging structure in the world, the Sabah Foundation Building is a magnificent glass-shrouded tower of 72 sides rising 30 storeys into the sky domination the landscape. It is located at likas bay, about 10 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu, and is a must on any visitor's itinerary. This proud, imposing building is symbol of Sabah, dynamic, innovatived spirit.