Location: Tawau
Top Things to do in Tawau
Top 5 Things to do in Tawau, Malaysia
Tawau (Malaysian pronunciation: [ˈta wau], Jawi: تاواو, Chinese: 斗湖; pinyin: Dǒu Hú) formerly known as Tawao, is the capital of the Tawau District in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the third-largest town in Sabah, after Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. It is located on the south east coast of the state in the administrative centre of Tawau Division which bordered by the Sulu Sea to the east, the Celebes Sea to the south at Cowie Bay and shares a border with North Kalimantan. The town had an estimated population as of 2010 of 113,809, while the whole municipality area had a population of 397,673.
Restaurants in Tawau
1. Maliau Basin Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 656ivanav
No words can fully describe how much amazing experiences I had in Maliau Basin.
From nature, jungles, trees, environment, and staffs, they amaze me in every corner.
Staffs are friendly, informative, and always there to assist you. Food is okay. Wild life and animals are everywhere. Exotic plants and tropical jungles makes you feel so close to nature. Don't worry about water, they have clean heated water, powered electricity from 7am-12am (lights out at 12am in studies centre, 830pm at camps area), night safari and night trekking is a must.
Lots of animal to discover.
My 3days visit gave me experiences to discover flying squirrel, rhinoceros hornbills, crested fireback, bearded boars, owls, herrings, lizards, numerous colorful birds, insects and butterflies, deers, and plenty of tropical flowers and plants that can only be found in borneo island.
If you love nature and untouched jungle, Maliau basin is a place for you. To enter Maliau Basin, you need to apply for permission prior 6-12months before your trip. Pay for longer trips, so you can visit 7 tiers of Maliau falls and other Waterfalls.
Less than 10000 human population ever entered this conservative area (a size of almost whole Singapore country). Be one of the lucky person!
On extra note, I'll definitely come back again next time.
2. Pasar Tanjung
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Vancyn S - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Local market with all sorts of vegetables and fruits. We managed to find amplang at the second floor. The chinese lady selling this is kind enough to give us a try and they are four flavour that we only decide to take one.
Other floors have shops selling dry seafood.
3. Table Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By HRS_6 - Kluang, Malaysia
The waterfall is ok, nothing extraordinary. The tallest tropical tree is the main attraction. There are steps around 900 m away from entrance to see the tree Ticket myr3(myr1 for person over 60 yrs). You could swim in the river or picnic under the huts.
4. Teck Guan Cocoa Village & Cocoa Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By WorldGlutton - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
It was not a very pleasant booking experience with the Cocoa Museum
The Hotel Receptionist told us that we need a day advance notice to book the tour , otherwise we could not enter into the Museum. We find it very unusual that a visit to a museum needs advance booking!
Having no choice, we took a taxis at the hotel entrance. It was interesting that the taxi driver informed it is perfectly fine to tour the Museum , all we need is to get a gate pass at the Administrative Head Office of Teck Guan Group in town.
At the Office, the lady on duty did not seem clear in explaining to us on the entrance fee. But in the end it is a minimum charge of Rm106 for maximum 4 pax irregardless. She then told us that she needs to send a guide to the Museum for our Tour, and the time slot has to be fixed.
We proceeded to the Museum which is 20 minutes drive away. The museum is situated at Tanjung Batu Laut industrial area. The Museum is simple , well laid out will all the cocoa products and merchandise.
First we view a movie clip in a small theatrette on the introduction of cocoa into Sabah , its gradual growth , its processing and manufacturing into various products and merchandises.
Then we were brought to a room where the staff explain the whole chart on the processing plant for processing cocoa.
Next was the tasting of some cocoa products used on cakes and beverages and of course chocolate. Lastly we proceeded to the merchandise corner where we purchased some of their products.
A simple, straightforward tour but worth the visit to learn the interesting facts of the introduction of cocoa plants from Central America to Sabah by the British and the processing of Cocoa to into various products. !!!!
5. Tawau Hot Spring
Overall Ratings
2 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Steven_Teo - Tawau, Malaysia
I was there at noon on a week day. It was empty without any one at the counter. I look inside from the gate and it be a nice place for a family who feels that they have control over their surroundings. For people who love nature there are other places to go in Tawau.
