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Kinabalu Park – If kids in your family
are experienced hikers, climb Mt. Kinabalu, the highest mountain
in Southeast Asia 4,095m (13,445 ft). On the first day, you'll find yourself
hiking in the rain forest in rhododendrons and orchids. On the second day,
get up early to reach the granite summit by sunrise. From the top, there
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Along the way, you'll see the canivorous pitcher plant (also
called Nepenthe). Insects, attracted by a sweet nectar from the plant, check
in, but get caught in the sweet ooze inside the plant. An amazing little
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After your hike, soak in the restorative waters
of Poring Hot Springs. If you're feeling at all energetic, you can
visit the butterfly farm (don't miss the caterpillar house and butterfly
nursery), canopy walkway or hike to Kipungit waterfall. |
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Pulau Tiga National Park – The TV program, "Survivor,"
was filmed at this park, but unlike the show, your family can stay in comfort
in a resort hotel and dine on gourmet food on Pulau Tiga. A friend writes,
"the staff taught the girls to fish, took them out on their boats and showed
them the mud volcanoes." |
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Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park – Snorkel
in clear waters and explore lovely coral reefs teeming with tropical
fishes, sea cucumbers, starfish, cowrie shells. White sandy beaches and
warm water of Manukan Island are perfect for little kids. Bigger kids will
also enjoy hiking on nature trails on Pulau Gaya to look for wild boar and
monitor lizards. To get to the islands, take a boat from Kota Kinabalu. |
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Before
you spot your first sea turtle flippering through the clear water,
read up on these fascinating creatures. E.g. sea turtles don't have
teeth, they just tear their food, and but they have a great sense
of smell. (Picture book)
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All about those
cuddly orangutans, native to Malaysian Borneo. Find out what orangutans eat
(favorite fruit is the durian), how they build nests in the trees
(one for a nap, one for sleeping at night), how they move through
the trees (climbing slowly, to avoid predators). (Picture book)
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Gorgeous mixed-media
collages take you into the colorful world of the coral reef, as
a child swims with sea turtles and dolphins, and tucks himself into
a sea anemone "in a sea of stars." Plus info about coral
reef creatures. (Picture book)
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(More children's
books on other Malaysia pages) |
