KUNDASANG INTERESING PLACE

Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site, the Kinabalu Park is home to Borneo’s tallest mountain, Mount Kinabalu. Standing at 12, 455 feet above sea level, it is one of the youngest non-volcanic mountains in the world, and holds a variety of flora and fauna that ranges over 4 different climate zones. The mountain is one of the world's most important biological sites as there are over 5,000 plant species which is even more than Europe and North America combined

Visitors can visit the park and gaze in awe at the majestic peaks that tell a story of a romantic legend of a young widower awaiting her long-lost husband. While there, visitors can choose to stroll around the park or even climb the mountain! Only 3.9km from the Strawberry Garden Hotel the Kinabalu Park is a must visit when in Sabah. KUNDASANG WAR MEMORIAL  A must-visit in Kundasang is the Kundasang War Memorial. Established in 1962, this was one of the first memorials to commemorate the brave Australian and British Prisoners of War who died inSandakan and during the infamous death marches to Ranau during World War II. The memorial also remembers the people of North Borneo who risked their lives to help the POWs.  The Memorial is made up of four beautiful gardens - the Australian Garden, the English Garden, the Borneo Garden and the Contemplation Garden and Pool - to represent the different nationalities. With its towering pine trees and blooming roses, a walk in the gardens is reminiscent to that of a stroll in a quaint English garden. The scent of roses lingers in the air and the serene atmosphere makes the Kundasang War Memorial an ideal place to contemplate and remember the heroes of the war. Visitors can also opt to view a brief video on the history of the Sandakan Death March. PORING HOT SPRING A visit to Kinabalu Park will never be perfect without swinging by Poring Hot Springs . Situated 40 kilometers (25 miles) slightly northeast from the Parks HQ, Poring is located in the lowlands—a contrast to the Parks HQ. De-stress and soak away the sores and aches of your muscles in the spring’s hot sulphuric minerals, deemed to have healing properties and very popular among the locals. Other than the natural hot spring main attraction at Poring Hot Springs, there are also other interesting areas in the park to be visited such as the butterfly farm, the Poring Orchid Conservation Centre, the tropical garden, the Poring canopy walkway, and the Rafflesia flower site. Butterfly Farm Poring Hot Spring’s butterfly farm is in fact the first butterfly farm in Borneo. It features a garden, nursery and hatchery for education, research and preservation purposes. Poring Orchid Conservation Centre  This centre houses the largest collection of Sabah orchids as well as rare endemic orchids. Some 1, 200 species of orchids are available at this centre. Tropical gardens Get a glimpse of mousedeers and deers frolicking in the garden with the company of vividly coloured birds in the aviary. Poring canopy walkway  This canopy walkway is a must visit for anyone who ever sets foot in Poring Hot Springs. Take a stroll amidst the lush canopy of the Menggaris tree—king of the forest—the walkway is 157.8 meters long and 41 meters high.SABAH TEA GARDEN  With its sprawling tea plantation surrounded by pristine rainforests in the cool mountain air, theSabah Tea Garden beckons you to indulge in its beautiful surroundings, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. A mere 2-hour drive from the city of Kota Kinabalu, the Sabah Tea Gardenboasts a beautiful backdrop, Mount Kinabalu. Sabah Tea is the only organic tea farm in Borneo and one of the few in the world. A trip to the tea garden is both educational and fun, one where visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational activities such as obstacle-crossing in the Sapaon Recreational Area, trekking along the trails to the peak of Kamunsu Hill or embarking on a night walk to check out the unique insect life. A new attraction is the Quailey’s Hill where a plaque is erected in memory of an Australian soldier who died on site during one of the Sandakan - Ranau Death Marches, 1942-45. Freshly-made tea pancakes and Sabah Tea Pandan teh tarik are popular menu items available only at the Tea House. Ask the friendly staff for directions and they will be more than glad to help you out. Be it for business or pleasure, the Sabah Tea Garden awaits you with unforgettable experiences and adventures. A friendly reminder: No trip to the Sabah Tea Garden would be complete without a taste of Sabah's finest tea!