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Tucked in northern most tip of Borneo is the quaint town of Kudat. Having only recently been discovered by locals and foreigners, this quaint town is starting to develop as a retreat for travelers alike for its supreme beaches. Due to its isolated region up north of Sabah, Kudat was accessible primarily by boats up until 1960’s when a road way began construction into the Kudat district. Even then, not many locals and even less foreigners were visiting due to the poor conditions of the roads in addition to the rough terrain leading up to Kudat. It was not until the early 1990’s, with the completion of a highway between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Belut and the upgrading of the road to Kudat that started the increase of visiting locals and foreigners to Kudat. Home to Sabah’s most traditional tribal group, the Rungus is a sub-group of the native Kadazandusun who inhabit the Kudat district. They still remain the most traditional among the other ethnic groups due to the remote location of Kudat which has lead to their lack of exposure to bigger towns and from mainstream development. Although the Rungus have now settled with modern living styles, the elderly still live within their traditional ways and the woman can still be seen wearing traditional brass coils on their arms, and adorned with the vibrant colours of their beaded necklaces. It is these Rungus women who are known for producing some of Sabah’s finest handicrafts such as woven fabrics, beadwork and fine basketware.


One of the main attractions in Kudat Sabah is the Tip of Borneo. Many have claimed that Sabah is shaped somewhat like a dog’s head, and if that is so, then Kudat is its very pointy left ear. Beautiful secluded beaches line the west coast of Kudat for more than 10km of white sandy shores that lead up to Simpang Mengayau, the Tip of Borneo. With a magnificent cliff view of the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea clashing below dramatic sunsets at evening time, Kudat is a genuine little town that presents Sabah in its natural beauty. Held annually at the Tip of Borneo is the Sunset Music Festival, an unique outdoor musical event bringing forth local and international acts serenading you against the backdrop of clashing waves and the radiant sun setting on the horizon.


But before arriving to the Tip of Borneo, there are 3 prime pit stops to be made. Located 43 km south from Kudat town, Kampung Gombizao will be the first stop when approaching Kudat town. Kg. Gombizau is an active village producing locally gathered honey. Watch the villager’s exhibit how the bees are smoked out of their hives and how the honey is gathered, then bottled and made available for purchases for visitors, at very a reasonable price. Less than a kilometer up from Kampung Gombizau is Kampung Sumangkap, a gong-making village. Either set horizontally in a frame or hung vertically, gongs are a major instrument in the Rungus and Kadazan community, commonly featured in cultural and ethnic celebrations. Here, artisans will demonstrate the making of gongs in various stages beginning with presenting the thick sheets of aluminium alloys used to make gongs. Ranging from tiny souvenir to giant sized gongs, visitors can purchase gongs on the spot at the village.


And finally a little further ahead at 41 km from Kudat town is Kampung Bavanggazo, a Traditional Rungus Longhouse. It is built using the same materials used by the Rungus from decades ago. Go for a short visit or stay overnight to get a glimpse into the traditional communal living conditions within a Rungus Longhouse but with the added comforts of modern living with facilities such as showers and toilets. If your visit to Kudat is a little longer than a day, be sure to visit the local markets called Tamu. Weekly Tamu’s are the best way of experiencing the sight, sounds and smells of Kudat. Expect locally grown vegetables, fruits, and traditional Rungus handicrafts all at reasonable prices. These tamu’s open from as early as 6am.

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