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Tanjung Datu Borneo, Sarawak. Post 1 of 2

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Watch my Tanjung Datu Exploration Trip documentary: Day One, Boat Trip to Tanjung Datu, Borneo Sarawak I organised a trip to the Tanjung Datu National Park over the weekend, located at the south-western tip of Sarawak on the Datu Peninsula, Tanjung Datu is one of Sarawak’s less accessible natural parks, but its relative remoteness is one of its main attractions. This is the fishing boat that we use to go to Tanjung Datu, the captain is a Malay fisherman staying at Telok Melano. Reached the national park after 2 hours, I ate medicine before boarding the boat to prevent from getting seasick. The national park does not have wharf, so they use the small boat to send us to shore. Welcome to Tanjung Datu Park HQ, I register my team information here. the fees have to pay are: Entrance fees: RM10 per person Camping fees: RM5 per person to rent chalet: RM24.40 per night cooking utensils: RM11 per day Gas & stove: RM3 per day Very clean public

Exploration to Saratok Town in Borneo Sarawak with Wilson Chin

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Saratok is a town, in Betong Division, in the island of Borneo, Sarawak. A main annual event in Saratok is the Saratok Regatta or Pesta Air Sungai Krian, a boat-racing event. This event usually takes place during one weekend in July. Why Saratok been called Saratok? There are a few version of the stories: In the book "Legends & History of Sarawak" written by Chang Pat Poh. An old Malay with the Dato title, who wish to visit his relative in the Saratok area. Due to his old age, he always head to the wrong direction, thus people will remind him that "Salah Tok" this is wrong Tok, so slowly the place he went become "Saratok" Another version believe to be related to the "Salak" tree which can be easily found in Saratok. So people who came here will always said "Salak Tu" where the Tu means here, "here is the Salah trees". So slowly again , people call this place Saratok. In the book "The Living Lege

Exploration to the Kampung Kiding with Wilson Chin and Friends

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10:10am, going to the old Padawan Road to Kampung Kiding. The new road had mudslid since January 2015 this year, and the authorities did not do anything after that. The old road to Pasawan outskirt is like riding a roller coaster ride. the road is narrow, and a lot of sharp bends. 10:34am, going up to the hill. unbalance road, with mud and rocks a long the way. Steep road to go up, and saw a few village people are also walking up the hill with us, but they are fast. 10:50am, with road condition like this, its impossible for normal vehicle to drive up. No wonder I saw a lot of cars parking at the foot hill. Only trucks, and motorcycle can ride up. 10:56am, finally reach one of the village. The Kakas village (Kampung Kakas), it was really hot that day. I hope my 2 liter of water are enough for me to drink later. 11:05am, reached a waterfall. I felt very tired, the road are too steep for me. My friends and I stop for a rest.  11.05am, the 4WD stru