Kota Kinabalu has only two rafting routes. Kiulu River is one of them. Most of its waters are gentle and suitable for people of all ages. The Kiulu River drifts for about 1.5 hours. The river is clean and you can jump into the water and play at any time. The scenery on both sides of the river is very beautiful. Although the rafting time is only 1.5 hours, it takes 2.5 hours to get there. At the same time, the travel agencies tend to take you drifting in the morning, then go to the shore to eat a buffet at noon, and continue drifting in the afternoon. The entire trip takes nearly one day.

Mountain Kinabalu is 85 km away from the city of Kota Kinabalu, also known as Mount Kinabalu. It is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia and is 4095.2 m high. At the foot of the mountain is Mount Kinabalu National Park. People who don't want to climb mountains usually join a one-day trip and visit the national park. Climbing Mount Kinabalu is an entry level activity, and is not very difficult. Anyone can climb to the top of the mountain. It usually takes two days and you will stay in the mountains for one night. If you want to climb the mountain, you need to book half a year in advance and you must hire a guide. You set off in a team, and if your physical fitness is not good, you can find a porter to help you carry your bags instead. There are two routes from the bottom to the top of the mountain: Timpohon and Mesilau. Timpohon is short, but steep, and is suitable for beginners. Mesilau is longer and more rugged. It is more difficult, but has the most beautiful scenery.

Mount Kinabalu National Park at the foot of Mount Kinabalu is 2,000m above sea level and has a variety of animals and plants. The routes in the park are not complex and are ideal for hiking. With the addition of a market, hot springs and other activities, your entire journey is sure to be very interesting. Mount Kinabalu National Park has four highlights. One is the Nablu Market. Here you can view the entire mountain and the beautiful sea of clouds. The second is the Poring Hot Spring. This is a Sulphur open-air hot spring. The third is Rafflesia. Rafflesia is the largest flower in the world, but the flowering period is only 7 days. Only lucky people can see it. The fourth is a suspension bridge. It is the longest suspension bridge in the world and is nearly 160 m long.

The Padas River is the most thrilling of the two rafting routes in Kota Kinabalu. It is located at the south of Kota Kinabalu. The river is absolutely rapid. The class of the rapids is 3-4. The wave height can reach up to 3m. There are 8 rapids and more than 20 whirlpools along the entire stretch. It is not suitable for beginners who are only rafting for the first time, and is more suitable for outdoor people who love extreme challenges. The starting point is in the small town of Beaufort. You need to take a small train after arriving in the town. There is only one train per day. This train has no doors or handrails. You can only hold on to the roof by hand. The train is slow and does not stop in the middle. Getting on and off requires you to climb by yourself. This is the most unique train in Sabah. If you go rafting, you'll usually leave from Kota Kinabalu at 5:30 AM. The travel agency will arrange your transportation. After 10 o'clock, you will reach the starting point. After changing clothes, you have to listen to the guide's instructions. The entire rafting process takes about 1 hour. Then you can go back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.

On Laguna Redang Island, you can also go to the jungle to experience the quietness of the tropical rainforest in addition to sunbathing and watching the sea. There are a lot of things to see in the jungle: colorful birds, meter-long lizards, big strange ants, and all kinds of odd-shaped old trees. All of which are well worth seeing. The starting point for the hiking route is generally the Coral Redang Island Resort. You can then walk along the forest path for about 45 minutes to an hour to cross the jungle and reach Taaras Beach. After another 10 minutes, you can reach the village of Laguna Redang Island.

The Windmill Mountain on Pulau Perhentian Kecil is the highest place on the island. You can see a panoramic view of the Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil from the top of the mountain. The whole sea will be in view, which will make you feel relaxed and happy. The windmill here is actually a wind turbine, and there are solar panels next to it. Some of the electricity on the island is provided by them. There are two ways to get to the windmill. The first one is from the small road next to the Bubu Resort. A wall with an arrow saying "Wind Hill" will guide you. It takes 25 minutes to reach the top of the mountain. The second is to take a taxi to the wharf. Follow the stairs and climb up to the top. When you return, a boat will be arranged to pick you up at the dock.

The tropical rainforests of Tioman Island are very well protected. They have a special forest and geological protection bureau responsible for their ecological protection. So far, only limited development has been carried out at coastal resorts. This also makes Tioman Island an ideal destination for rainforest hiking. The most classic rainforest hiking route on the island is from the village of Tekek to Juara Beach. This 7 km route crosses the middle of the island. Along the way you will see layers of hills, waterfalls and trees that are hundreds of years old. You will also see rain forest animals such as monkeys, and various birds and small lizards. The entire route is estimated to take 4 hours. There is no difficulty in hiking here, only a short uphill stroll, so everyone can give it a go.