Asia Malaysia
In Asia there lies a land of many cultures, wonders and attractions. It consists of many races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other people live together in peace and harmony. It is also a land of surprising extremes, where towering skyscrapers look down upon primitive longhouses. Blessed with natural wonders, it is perfect for a memorable eco-holiday. With some of the best beaches and diving spots in the world, it is ideal for holidays.
Sarawak
It is a world of Heritage Site and that is the pride of Malaysia and joy of nature lovers. The latest addition to this park is a 480m long Canopy Skywalk, called as the world’s longest tree based canopy skywalk. No trail maps are given and the only way to explore the park is to take a guided tour. It will take about an hour to complete the skywalk. From the skywalk perch, you can view the 2,376m-high Mount Mulu which is the park’s signature landmark.
An interesting fact is that the skywalk links 15 trees together via the pillared platforms and that means that no damage will be done to the trees. You can smell the fragrance of the flowers and pick up some interesting facts about rainforest trees while on the way.
Sabah
There is no argument that Sabah lives up to its reputation that it is the “land of eco-treasures”. Home to the largest orang utan sanctuary rainforests and this is the perfect place for jungle trekking, cave exploration.
The orang utan sanctuary is a 40 minute drive from downtown Sandakan. This centre is started in 1964 to adopt orphaned orang utans found at logging sites, plantations, before returning them to the wild later.
You should plan your visit to the sanctuary at 10am or 3pm, and you will be able to spot orang utans jostling around for bananas and milk. You will be able to have a close up on the orang utans but for your safety, keep clear of any direct contact.
Not only the orang utans, you can also interact with other types of wildlife by traveling further inland to the 560km-long Kinabatangan River. The lower part of the river is a wildlife sanctuary with a large population of hornbills, crocodiles and wild pigs. It is also a place for a rare breed of pro-boscis monkeys which can be recognized by their big bellies, long noses and long white tails.
When you take a boat ride through the swamps, you may have a chance to catch a glimpse of the monkeys swinging from tree to tree or looking for food.
Sarawak
It is a world of Heritage Site and that is the pride of Malaysia and joy of nature lovers. The latest addition to this park is a 480m long Canopy Skywalk, called as the world’s longest tree based canopy skywalk. No trail maps are given and the only way to explore the park is to take a guided tour. It will take about an hour to complete the skywalk. From the skywalk perch, you can view the 2,376m-high Mount Mulu which is the park’s signature landmark.
An interesting fact is that the skywalk links 15 trees together via the pillared platforms and that means that no damage will be done to the trees. You can smell the fragrance of the flowers and pick up some interesting facts about rainforest trees while on the way.
Sabah
There is no argument that Sabah lives up to its reputation that it is the “land of eco-treasures”. Home to the largest orang utan sanctuary rainforests and this is the perfect place for jungle trekking, cave exploration.
The orang utan sanctuary is a 40 minute drive from downtown Sandakan. This centre is started in 1964 to adopt orphaned orang utans found at logging sites, plantations, before returning them to the wild later.
You should plan your visit to the sanctuary at 10am or 3pm, and you will be able to spot orang utans jostling around for bananas and milk. You will be able to have a close up on the orang utans but for your safety, keep clear of any direct contact.
Not only the orang utans, you can also interact with other types of wildlife by traveling further inland to the 560km-long Kinabatangan River. The lower part of the river is a wildlife sanctuary with a large population of hornbills, crocodiles and wild pigs. It is also a place for a rare breed of pro-boscis monkeys which can be recognized by their big bellies, long noses and long white tails.
When you take a boat ride through the swamps, you may have a chance to catch a glimpse of the monkeys swinging from tree to tree or looking for food.
