Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park is a collection of five islands located between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia. The park covers 4,929 hectares, two-thirds of which is water. It was part of the Crocker Range bulk of sandstone and sedimentary rock on the mainland before the Ice Age. However, around a million years ago, melting glaciers caused sea-level fluctuations, and sections of the mainland were cut off by the sea, forming the islands of Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik, and Sulug. The five islands that comprise Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park are an ideal sanctuary. You might be forgiven for thinking you're daydreaming as you speed across the lovely blue waters to the islands.

All of the islands, varying in size, offer beautiful beaches to rest on, and the surrounding coral reefs provide excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. Although the park might become busy, this only serves to showcase its popularity and attests to the spectacular attractions on display. These islands are a must-see in Malaysia because of their lush green woods that gradually give way to gorgeous white beaches that melt into the ocean around them.

Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia