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The big River at Kampung Melangkap, Kota Belud, Sabah

Visiting the River near Kampung Melangkap was an incredible experience. Located at the foot of Mount Kinabalu, the river is fed by the mountain's rain and moisture from the soil. When we arrived, the water was flowing at a gentle pace and the weather was not in sunny condition, but it starts to drizzle. As the day went on, the downpour became heavier and the water in the river began to pick up speed. Eventually, the current became too strong for us to swim, so we took shelter under a canopy and spent the afternoon chatting and eating junk food. Despite the weather, I was blown away by the beauty of the surroundings. The river is surrounded by lush, green forests and the towering peaks of Mount Kinabalu loom in the distance. There are many homestays in the area, as well as opportunities for camping, making it the perfect destination for tourists looking to get close to nature. One of the things that struck me most about the big River was how well it was maintained and managed. The f...

Kundasang Mesilou 3 Six Peak

  If I remember correctly, this is the starting point where we paid RM5 per person. Then, we proceed on the wooden plank walk, with a series of stairs all the way up the ridge. My brother is enjoying the view in front of him On the very top of the ridge, there is a viewing platform. On top of the viewing platform, you get to enjoy a 360 view of the surrounding. I guess maybe that is why they name this 3 sixty peak 😎🤙 Mesilou 3 Peak is located in the Kundasan Hills in Sabah, Malaysia. It lies on the north coast of the island of Borneo. A superb viewpoint lies at its peak and gives a spectacular 360-degree view of both the ocean and inland forests, hills, mountains and rivers at a height of more than 1,500 meters above sea level. If you’re thinking of going there, you should do it during the dry season, like from April to September or November to March. The weather is hot and dry.

Kuching Borneo Highland River Treking and Searching for Hidden Waterfall

Kuching Borneo Highland is located about 50km from Kuching city. Here the jungle and river trekking was an amazing experience.  The waterfalls were beautiful, and the hike was challenging but worth it. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Kuching.  But just be careful of the leeches, they hurt a little when they bite you, but not too much - just don't let them on your skin for too long.  I was with a couple of hiking friends, and I am looking forward to trekking the tropical rainforest in search of waterfalls and exotic flora and fauna. Both sides of the river are covered in the jungle canopy and each side has a separate trail both paths reunite at certain points.  There are different trails that one can take, we took one which lead higher up on the bank so that at some points we could hop on fallen logs or hang on low branches while crossing over rapids that are too fast to be crossed by foot.  My friend is a very good explorer with lots of...

Post 3 of 3 - The Millionaire Club | The Telang Usan Tableland Exploration

I get up from my hammock at 6 am sharp. The rain hasn't stopped, still drizzling a bit. I went to the guide rest hut to prepare breakfast. I am very hungry because I skipped dinner last night. I cooked two packages of instant noodles (again) and drank a cup of hot milo. I had some discussions with my guide and my researcher friends. First, it was still raining. Second, we need to cross two big rivers to reach Eastern. My guide was concerned that if we are stuck in between two rivers and ran out of food, it will be life-threatening by then. The two researchers agreed to skip the hike to Eastern Julan for safety concerns and start the hike back to the trailhead. When it comes to hiking, I am more of a thrill seeker and if I have the chance to explore, I will normally go for it. But then again, this is a team effort, not a single-man game, so we go back today. But before that, I ask my guide to bring me to the top of the plateau. I wanted to see the abandoned Millionaire Club. The Mil...