Rungus Longhouse and Tip of Borneo Experience
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 10 hours
Embark on a 3-hour drive up North of Sabah, driving past vast oil palm and coconut plantations. Stopover at the villages and observe the art of gong-making and honey-bee farming. Visit a Rungus longhouse, one of Sabah's many indigenous tribes and sample a local lunch. Later, enjoy the stunning view at the "tip of Borneo".
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Embark on a 3-hour drive up North of Sabah, driving past vast oil palm and coconut plantations. Stopover at the villages and observe the art of gong-making and honey-bee farming. Visit a Rungus longhouse, one of Sabah's many indigenous tribes and sample a local lunch. Later, enjoy the stunning view at the "tip of Borneo".Embark on a 3-hour drive to the North of Sabah, driving past vast oil palm and coconut plantations. Stopover at the Gombizou and Sumangkap villages to observe the art of gong-making and honey bee farming.
Next, visit the longhouse at Bavanggazo village where the Rungus people resides. One of Sabah's many indigenous tribes, the Rungus, are mostly farmers and gifted artisans who excel in woven basketry and intricate bead-work.
Lunch will be served at the Rungus longhouse before continuing your journey for another 1.5 hour drive to reach Simpang Mengayau, which will lead you to the Tip of Borneo.
Tip of Borneo, this dramatic headland is situated in the northern-most tip of Borneo. Simpang Mengayau means 'lingering junction' as it is here that the South China Sea lingers and meets the Sulu Seas flowing from the east. Enjoy the stunning view. The Pulau Kalampunian lighthouse is a reminder of the treacherous coastline and past shipwrecks. On the left is the beautiful beach of Pantai Kalampunian.
Next, visit the longhouse at Bavanggazo village where the Rungus people resides. One of Sabah's many indigenous tribes, the Rungus, are mostly farmers and gifted artisans who excel in woven basketry and intricate bead-work.
Lunch will be served at the Rungus longhouse before continuing your journey for another 1.5 hour drive to reach Simpang Mengayau, which will lead you to the Tip of Borneo.
Tip of Borneo, this dramatic headland is situated in the northern-most tip of Borneo. Simpang Mengayau means 'lingering junction' as it is here that the South China Sea lingers and meets the Sulu Seas flowing from the east. Enjoy the stunning view. The Pulau Kalampunian lighthouse is a reminder of the treacherous coastline and past shipwrecks. On the left is the beautiful beach of Pantai Kalampunian.
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