West Coast Division

Papar district

An agricultural town known for its farm produce, with a weekly tamu on Sunday mornings. The Sabah State Railway runs to Papar from Tanjung Aru station in Kota Kinabalu. Sabah Tourism Board

Last checked 7 October 2026

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Illustration of a stream and footpath through farmland with a small footbridge, hills beyond

Illustration — generated artwork: Farmland and a stream

Tamu in Papar

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Places and highlights

  • Borneo Cultural Village

    About 50 minutes from Kota Kinabalu; described as the largest of its kind in Sabah, with seven traditional houses. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Mondikot Deer Camp

    On the upper Papar River at Kampung Mondikot, about an hour’s drive from Kota Kinabalu. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Dinawan Island

    A secluded island resort 15 minutes by boat from Kinarut Jetty. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Seri Serbang River Cruise, Bongawan

    Runs every evening from 4.30pm to 8pm to a sunset viewpoint. Sabah Tourism Board

Sources

Last checked 7 October 2026.

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