Sabah, one of the 13 states of Malaysia located on the Island of Borneo. Sabah is blessed with beautiful nature and landscape. Sabah is a heaven for photographer and Instagrammer and you will leave Sabah with a beautiful memory of Sabah. Here are our top picks for the Instagram worthy spot around Sabah for that perfect photo.
Tanjung Aru Beach
Tanjung Aru beach is a popular spot for sunset spot for locals and tourist. During the sunset hour, be sure to be there to capture some of the most beautiful sunset scenery.
Sunset Bar, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
Sunset Bar at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is one of the most popular sunset spots in Kota Kinabalu. The coconut tree and the bar provide a perfect sunset silhouettes.
Desa Dairy Farm
Desa Dairy Farm is located at the foot of Mount Kinabalu. The cow and the greenery with the Mount Kinabalu in the background. The scenery is breathtaking and it does look like New Zealand but in Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu
A climb up to Mount Kinabalu is exhausting but you will be rewarded with amazing landscape. Any spot at Mount Kinabalu will give you that perfect shot.
Kota Belud
Located 1-hour drive away from Kota Kinabalu, Kota Belud has it all, fishing villages, Mount Kinabalu view, paddy fields, and sandy beaches.
Visit Kampung Melangkap, Tegudon, Tambulion and Sangkir for the scenery of Mount Kinabalu and Paddy field and if you looking for the fishing village, take a short drive to Kuala Abai.
Kudat
Kudat is located at the north of Sabah. The Tip of Borneo at Kudat is the most northern tip of the island of Borneo and the geographic point where the South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea. You can have the perfect shot at the often empty beautiful beach.
Semporna Islands
Semporna is the gateway to some of the most beautiful islands in Malaysia. You can trek up to Bohey Dulang Island and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of surrounding island or visit the Sea Gypsies (Bajau Laut) living at the surrounding islands. If trekking and people watching is your thing, simple island hopping and any of the beaches at the islands at Tun Sakaran Marine Mark will provide that perfect spot for your shot.
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