Luxury KL, Borneo Yacht Cruise and Beach

Once little more than mud and marsh, today KL, as it’s affectionately known, is a dazzling city smoothly blending old-world temples, grand mosques and a colonial past with soaring futuristic skyscrapers and glamorous shopping malls. It is incredibly easy to navigate, with the city centre itself delightfully compact and best explored on foot or via the extensive public transport network.

Start your discoveries at KL’s colonial core around Merdeka Square (Independence Square), whose handsome landmarks include the Royal Selangor Club and Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

Once Sabah’s capital, Sandakan was heavily bombed during World War II and while much was destroyed, a scattering of religious relics and stunning colonial mansions can be seen.

It is however, the nearby attractions which provide most interest, including the world-famous Sepilok Orang-Utan Sanctuary, where visitors can watch these adorable animals close up in their natural habitat. A boardwalk leads to a viewing gallery and feeding platform where rangers feed the apes twice a day.

Also close by is the Rainforest Discovery Centre within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, where you can stroll through the rainforest or along the canopy walkway.