点评:This place can easily be done by yourself. I get it—people like their independence. But a guide knows this place inside out and can zip you through the time-consuming stuff like tickets and non-essentials. BTW, the price for tickets and a guide is so minuscule compared to what you'll see and the services you'll get. More importantly, they'll spend that saved time on the trail—and point out snakes right next to you that you didn't even notice. Hahaha! That happened to us. Twice!
We walked at our leisure since I had two young kids in tow. We strolled over bridges and winding walkways, completely mesmerized by the towering trees, the massive beehives (the biggest I've ever seen!), and the continued climb up the observation towers. Honestly, I didn't want to go any higher—but my kids were surprisingly game and kept pushing onward. I couldn't let them down, so up we went. And let me tell you, the views from the top were absolutely worth every step. Surreal. Serene. A genuine accomplishment. We finished that trek feeling like we'd conquered something special.
I loved every moment—especially the hikes. I know some people are saddened by the lack of wildlife, but here's the thing: there are chance sightings, sure, but the real experience here is the jungle trek itself. Save your wildlife expectations for the river tours or the sanctuaries—that's where they deliver. Don't let that diminish the value of this place. It's a different kind of magic.
Most people start with the museum. My advice? Save it for after your trek. The air conditioning is a sweet relief, and you can take your time browsing without feeling rushed to get outside.
Bring your repellent—it's non-negotiable everywhere in Sandakan and Sabah, but especially here.
And a heads-up for parents: younger kids might need a hand, and strollers are a no-go. If your little ones are under 4, you might want to reconsider this one.
But for us? This was an absolute highlight of our time in Sandakan. 🌿
翻译:这个地方完全可以自己去游览。我理解——大家都喜欢独立自主嘛。不过导游对这里了如指掌,能帮你省去买票以及处理那些无关紧要事宜所浪费的时间。顺便说一句,与你能体验到的精彩内容以及获得的服务相比,门票和导游服务的费用实在微不足道。更重要的是,省下来的时间你都可以用在徒步游览上——导游还会指出就在你身边、而你根本没注意到的蛇哦!哈哈哈!这种事在我们身上就发生过两次呢!由于我带着两个年幼的孩子,我们便慢悠悠地散步。我们走过桥梁与蜿蜒的小径,完全沉醉在那些高耸入云的树木、巨大的蜂箱(是我见过最大的!)之中,还不断向观景塔的顶端攀登。说实在的,我并不想再往上走了——但我的孩子们却出奇地积极,一直鼓励我继续前进。我可不能让他们失望,于是我们继续往上爬。可以毫不犹豫地说,从塔顶俯瞰的景色绝对值得我们付出的每一步努力。如梦似幻,宁静祥和。一次真正的成就。完成这次徒步后,我们感觉自己征服了某种特别的东西。
我喜欢每一个瞬间——尤其是那些徒步过程。我知道有些人会因为这里缺少野生动物而感到失望,但实际情况是:虽然偶尔也能见到一些动物,不过真正的体验其实就来自于丛林徒步本身。把对野生动物的期待留到乘船游览或自然保护区吧——那里才能真正满足这种期待。不过,这并不会削弱此地的价值。这里有着另一种独特的魅力。大多数人都会先从博物馆开始参观。我的建议是:把博物馆留到徒步旅行之后再去吧。博物馆里的空调让人感觉清爽宜人,你可以慢慢欣赏展品,而不必着急离开。
记得带上驱虫剂——在山打根和沙巴的任何地方,使用驱虫剂都是必不可少的,尤其在这里更是如此。
另外提醒各位家长:年幼的孩子可能需要帮助,而且婴儿车是禁止带入的。如果你的孩子不到4岁,那或许还是得重新考虑一下是否要带他们来哦。但对我们来说呢?这绝对是我们在山打根期间最难忘的时刻。🌿