Check out these interesting photos which were taken at Klias Wetland.
Nice scenery huh? Why not make your way to Klias Wetland with your beloved family. Feel free to browse my previous articles for other attractive places.
Have you been to Jesselton Point? If your answer is yes, I’m sure you’ve seen or maybe even tasted the Indonesian Cuisine at Nasi Padang Ibu restaurant. This restaurant is located on the left hand side of the Jesselton Point welcoming arch. Meanwhile, the futsal games court is on you right hand side. Before the Nasi Padang Ibu restaurant, you could see some historical photo of the earlier wharf and several numbers of red telephone booths.
If you are happen to be at Jesselton Point waiting for your island’s transfer or playing futsal, or maybe you are planning to have an Indonesian cuisine dinner or lunch, why not try Nasi Padang Ibu. Here, they serve it at a very reasonable price and actually you can even limit your bill based on the food selections and referring to their set of choices checklist which complete with tag price.
Actually, there are various types of stalls or restaurant station at Jesselton Point. Apart from Nasi Padang Ibu restaurant the Indonesian cuisine, you could also try Malay, Indian and local cuisine. Happy tasting!
When you visit Sabah, don’t forget to make your way to Jesselton Point, Kota Kinabalu as one of your marina destination. From Kota Kinabalu City Centre, or from Centre Point building (next to Le Meridien Hotel), walk straight approx. 500m heading to Hyatt Hotel and proceed another 600m to Jesselton Point which sited in front of the well-known seafood restaurant, Grand Port View Restaurant and adjacent to the Custom Office.
Jesselton Point is a fantastic place to hang around because it offers various utilities:
~ Futsal Games Court
~ Ferry Terminal (to several islands including the famous Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands)
~ Restaurant / Café (dine while viewing the majestic scenery of South China Sea and the glorious sunsets)
~ Handicrafts stalls
~ Kota Kinabalu (or previously known as Jesselton) wharf history photo
Come and indulge yourself with the beautiful scenery of Kota Kinabalu shore and our local cuisine at Jesselton Point together with your loved ones while rejuvenate your mind and body after a long and exhausted journey. Remember to include this memorable place in your destination’s list!
Many readers are searching some info from this blog pertaining to Klias Wetland or Garama Wetland. Kindly browse to my previous post for some simple info and photo of river cruise in Klias Wetland, Kuala Penyu.
Garama and Klias Wetland are actually located in Beaufort and Kuala Penyu region. It’s a long stretch of swampy river and consist of a rich ecosystem. Visit these websites (Website 1) and (Website 2) for more info on booking and reservation.
Usually, tourist and local visitors came to visit these places just to have a closer look on the Proboscis Monkeys, the endangered species of monkey and also known as the Dutch Monkey which can only be found in Borneo Island. The river cruise will commence about 5.00 pm and upon arrival you’ll be served with a light refreshment and local delicacies. The said river cruise will give you at least 60 minutes to 120 minutes experience of a fantastic view.
Apart from Proboscis Monkeys, you will be thrilled with the spectacular view of hundreds and thousands of fireflies lies on the trees and transform the ordinary trees into Christmas trees. Have you seen a Christmas tree on the river bank? Remarkable!
After the cruise, you’ll be having your Malaysian or local food dinner approx. 7.00 pm at the jetty and subsequently heading back to your next destination. It’s really a simple and short visit but magnificent!
Have a wonderful river cruise experience!
Long nose, large belly, fireflies, Christmas tree lights, mangrove swamp and endangered species? Have you heard of them? Sounds familiar right? How about Proboscis Monkey and Dutch Monkey? Hmmn… seldom heard about them, huh? Don’t worry.. We can always visit them in Borneo, Malaysia. In Sabah itself, this species can be found in specific area particularly the area that rich with mangrove vegetation namely Kinabatangan, Klias, Garama river and Sandakan district.
Proboscis Monkey or also identified as Dutch Monkey or Long Nosed Monkey is one of the endangered monkey species that can be found in Borneo mangrove swamp. Male monkey has a long protruding nose and short nose for female. They have a large belly and reddish brown in color.
Those who are interested in visiting them, in Borneo we have plenty of agency and operator performing the tour. Apart from viewing this Proboscis Monkey, you can also view fireflies and mangrove forest. I guarantee you that you will be witnessing the most spectacular scenery. Don’t forget to bring your precious camera, binocular and wear your outdoor cloth, snickers as well as mosquito repellant because we’ll be traveling by boat.
Check out this interesting site for more details and tour packages. Most of the packages provide tea break upon arrival at the jetty and a wonderful dinner after the cruise.
“A Mirror of Paradise”, that’s the depiction given by most tourists and the local people who visited here after experiencing their spectacular vacation in Tempurung Seaside Lodge. This awesome place located in Kuala Penyu, Sabah approx. 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu city centre and about 20 minutes from Klias Wetland. I will write another story regarding Klias Wetland or also known as the Proboscis Monkey’s sanctuary in my forthcoming post.
The lodge is actually sited on top of the jungle hill overlooking the South China Seas. I have to convey you this.. When I reached this place for the first time, my heart was actually stop pounding. Boy, this is… wonderful! I never seen a beach that’s so beautiful. Gosh… I’m not sure how to express my feeling but I did took some photographs which can make my story short. The picture will tell you almost everything.
Just bear in mind that, this is one of the fantastic place to visit either with your family, with friends or only the 2 of you (the loving and romantic couple). They provide accommodation, restaurant, beach front, internet, telephone, and of course some interesting activities for you. All you need to do is to check out their website for more details or might as well to book up reservation for your brief vacation. Why not check your calendar and start planning? Have a wonderful vacation!
