Sandakan
Location
Located in Central Sabah, about 2 hours from Kota Kinabalu.
Historical Background
Named after the "Kandis tree", which once covered the area.
An important World War II resistance center.
(Districts: Keningau, Tambunan, Tenom, Nabawan, Beaufort, Sipitang, Kuala Penyu)
Keningau (Largest District in the Interior)
Attractions & Activities
Crocker Range National Park – A UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve with trekking trails and waterfalls.
Keningau Oath Stone – A historical monument marking Sabah’s agreement to join Malaysia in 1963.
Local Culture & Cuisine
Pinasakan – A Kadazan-Dusun fish dish simmered in turmeric and takob-akob leaves.
Tapai – A traditional rice wine from the Murut and Kadazan people.
Tenom (Sabah’s Coffee Capital)
Attractions & Activities
Tenom Coffee Plantation – Sabah’s largest coffee-growing region.
Sabah Agriculture Park – Home to thousands of tropical plant species.
Padas River Rafting – Extreme whitewater rafting through jungle rapids.
Local Culture & Cuisine
Tenom Coffee – The best coffee in Sabah, roasted using traditional methods.