<p><strong>Operation</strong></p><p>Business Hours: 8am - 6pm (GMT+8)</p><p>Hotline: (+60) 111 660 7009 (English)</p><p>Hotline: (+60) 111 660 7009 (Bahasa)</p><p>Hotline: (+60) 12 870 8009 (中文)</p><p>Email: hello@sabahtravel.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SabahTravel</strong></p><p>DBKK Account No. 0000153496T</p><p>MOTAC License No. KPL/LN 5746 (M'sia)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Headquarter</strong></p><p>L1.33A, 1st Floor, Kompleks Asia City,</p><p>Jalan Asia City, 88000, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.</p>

Kota Kinabalu

Gong Making Factory

Borneo HoneyBee Centre

Bavanggazo Village

Tip of Borneo

<h3>Tour Highlights</h3><ul><li>Gong Making Village</li><li>Honey Bee Village</li><li>Rungus Bavanggazo Longhouse</li><li>Tip of Borneo - Simpang Mengayau</li><li>Walai Tobilung House</li></ul>

Kota Kinabalu City

<h3>Overview</h3><p>Kudat may be a small town but its not without its culture, and history. Families with children can learn more about the many indigenous tribes in Kudat such as the Rungus and Bajau, through their intricate weavings and beadwork. Experience and learn about the minority tribe, Dusun Tobilung, through their ancient rituals and cultural performances. End the tour at Walai Tobilung, where you can experience the unique lifestyle and culture of the minority Tobilung tribe.</p>

Place where gong was made using traditional method.... The local is good

Briefly, Gong is a traditional musical instrument used by the locals, made of metal plates shaped and welded manually by these people.

In my opinion, the entrance fee is cheap to be charged at RM3.00, especially for a traditional place.

There are different types of gongs exhibited and sold, varying in sizes and notes. One of the rack comprises of about 10 gongs, each almost about 6inch-dia wide. Individual gongs are sold at very cheap prices where some are only RM15 and till an extent I'm not aware of. But if you witness their hardwork, you'll appreciate their naive prices without bargain.

There are about 8-10 houses with their own huts fabricating gongs. And there's a shop selling some traditional goods you might be interested as well.

And, at the end of the path is a field with approximately 35 to 40-feet tall Gong with two others which are pretty large as well. 

It may be not be recommendable as a primary destination itself unless you're a dedicated artisan or enthusiast. But it's a worthwhile pitstop if you're making your way along the road to Kota Belud(north) or Kota Marudu(south).

Quaint little village with gong makers left and right. Not much to do there unless there is an event but you can buy local made gongs.

Gong is the most important idiophone in traditional music of Sabah indigenous people and found throughout Sabah state. Gong is usually made of brass or bronze, it produces muffled sounds of a deep tone, when its thick and broad rim was hit by a stick. As the backbone of most music ensembles, gong is played in almost every social event in Sabah.
Gong is more than a musical instrument in old days that have no phone. Besides showing happiness and sadness, gong was also a communication tool to send signals to other villagers up to 5 miles away. The listeners can tell from the rhythm that if it’s a good or bad news. Slow rhythm means an invitation for having a drink. Fast rhythm indicates danger. When someone is dying the beats start slowly at first increase in speed and then on death resume a slow beat.In the past, gong is highly valued and owning gong is a sign of wealth. Villagers would exchange livestock for a gong and gong is one of the common items in bride price. Gong is valued by its age and tone. People that time can recognize the unique sound from individual gong and even tell if a gong has flaw. Therefore, stealing of gong is rare, because owner (and other villagers) will locate his gong once the thief beats it.

nice place to gain knowledge about bees, there are a bee farm and a training Centre

The entrance fee is mere RM 3, but the service and knowledge that can be paid is priceless. Over all the centre is very conducive for learning about bees and beekeeping because the display on various bees were well laid out. The host/guide was also knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with visitors' questions. Visitors can also watch the processing of honey as well. They also have a honey tasting corner inside their shop. The best time of day to visit would be in the morning and late afternoon, in order to avoid the heat.

Nice place. A bit off the main road with very little signs. More of an educational facility to help the locals in this honey producing facility. The entrance fee is just a mere few ringgits. But its worth it, considering the detailed explanation given in the species of bees they have, how honey is harvested, and also the staff bring you to view their actual beehives. Word of warning, if one were to have allergies to bees, advise them and they would bring you to view their sting less bees which are rather harmless. End of the tour is the tasting of the different types of honey produced. A good place to support the local industry. Less reviewed and travelled even much so since they were first established in 1983. Was the only visitors there the entire day though.

Bee is always interesting. Don't forget to drop by to learn about the bees colony & honey tasting session. It's a cheap bargain for the honey sold there too. Great knowledge by the guide. Love this place.

<h4>Hotel Pick Up</h4><p>Pick up from hotel and depart for 2.5 hour journey to the Gong Village at Kudat.</p><p><br></p><h4>Gong Village</h4><p>Learn how the professional artisans craft the gongs and its cultural significance to the Rungus people.</p><p><br></p><h4>Honey Bee Village</h4><p>Depart for the Honey Bee Village, where honey farming is important to the economy of the village.</p><p><br></p><h4>Bavanggazo Longhouse</h4><p>Visit the Bavanggazo Longhouse and learn about the communal lifestyle of the Rungus people such as living in longhouses constructed entirely with traditional materials.</p><p><br></p><h4>Lunch</h4><p>Lunch will be provided at Bavanggazo Longouse before departing for Simpang Mengayau.</p><p><br></p><h4>Tip of Borneo at Simpang Mengayau</h4><p>Be in awe of the glorious sunset and the dramatic landscapes.</p><p><br></p><h4>Walai Tobilung</h4><p>Depart for Walai Tobilung and experience the lifestyle and culture of the Tobilung tribe.</p><p><br></p><h4>Dinner</h4><p>Your dinner will be served in a local style at Walai Tobilung.</p><p><br></p><h4>Return Transfer</h4><p>It's time to return to Kota Kinabalu. You will be transferred back to your respective hotel in Kota Kinabalu.</p><p><br></p><h4>End of Tour</h4><p>*Departure time is approximate and varies from different operators. Your actual pick-up time will be sent to you upon booking confirmation</p>

<h4>酒店接送</h4><p>从酒店出发，需2.5小时到达古达的Gong村。</p><p><br></p><h4>Gong村</h4><p>了解专业工匠如何制作锣及其对&nbsp;龍古斯人的文化意义。</p><p><br></p><h4>蜜蜂村</h4><p>前往蜜蜂村，那里的蜂蜜种植对村庄的经济非常重要。</p><h4><br></h4><h4>Bavanggazo长屋</h4><p>参观Bavanggazo长屋，了解龍古斯人的共同生活方式，例如住在完全用传统材料建造的长屋中。</p><h4><br></h4><h4>午餐</h4><p>出发前往Simpang Mengayau之前，将在Bavanggazo Longouse提供午餐。</p><p><br></p><h4>最北端岬角－ 丹绒新邦孟阿瑶</h4><p>敬畏辉煌的日落和壮观的风景。</p><p><br></p><h4>Walai Tobilung</h4><p>前往Wailai Tobilung，体验Tolibung部落的生活方式和文化</p><p><br></p><h4>晚餐</h4><p>您的晚餐将在Walai Tobilung餐厅以当地风格供应。</p><p><br></p><h4>回程接送</h4><p>您将被送回各自位于亚庇的酒店。</p><p><br></p><h4>行程结束</h4><p>*出发时间是不一定的，不同的运营商有差异。您的实际接送时间将在预订确认后发送给您</p>

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