Located in the foot hills of Mount Kinabalu, the area is best known for the Poring Hot Spring and Nature Reserve. The hot spring is managed by Sabah Parks, and the various accommodation options and dining facilities are managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, which is where we were headed for a two-night cabin stay.
Tag: Hiking in Asia
Jiufen – A Step into Taiwan’s Past
Jiufen in Northern Taiwan was once a prosperous mining town that experienced a tourism boom in 1989, when Ang Li made a film called City of Sadness there.
Travel South Korea: Jagged Ridge Hike on Sa Rayang Do Island, Korea
Sa Ryang Do Island is known to have some of the best hiking in South Korea. The hike provides beautiful ocean views and a stunning landscape.
Hiking in Taiwan: Huang Di Dian – The Emperor’s Throne
There are numerous opportunities for hiking in Taiwan. Huang Di Dian is a fun and challenging hike that can easily be done as a day trip from Taipei.
Hiking In Taiwan: Snow Mountain
This guest post was written by Stephanie Long, an American expat with a passion for hiking in Taiwan. This is a first-hand account about hiking Snow Mountain, the second tallest mountain in Taiwan.
Photo Moment: Off the Beaten Path in Laos
This is what traveling is all about. A hiking expedition in Northern Laos brings us to a small mountain village situated along a peaceful riverbank.
The Hill Tribe Village Children of Northern Laos
A photo essay of some of the mountain villages we passed through while traveling along the mountain ranges of Northern Laos.
Yehliu Geopark in Taiwan
A photo essay and travel commentary on the lunar-like landscape of Yehliu Geopark in Northern Taiwan.
Paradise Found at Kouang Si Waterfall Luang Prabang, Laos
Trumpet flowers, hiking trails, and swimming pools are just a few delights found in this piece of paradise at Kouang Si Waterfall in Luang Prabang, Laos.
China Photo Journal: Revisiting Chángbáishan
Chángbáishan is a volcanic mountain located in Jilin Province, China. Straddling the Chinese/Korean border, Mount Chang Bai is a popular tourist destination for travelers to Northeast China. Locals will attest that a pilgrimage to Chángbáishan should be made between the end of June and August for those who want to view Heavenly Lake, the mirror-like volcanic lake nestled in a crater at the summit of Changbaishan.