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This northern town of
Sabah was once designated as the capital city in
1881 and is famously known as the home of the Rungus
tribe, which is part of the Kadazan people. This
town can be reached by both using sea and road and
its location is about less than 240 kilometers away
from the capital city of Sabah. Tourists coming here
will be able to the Rungus tribe at the Sunday
market in Sikuati. The women are usually dressed in
heavy brass bracelets, bead necklaces and
knee-length sarongs. If you ask them politely, they
will more than happy to take a photograph with you.
Some of these beautiful beadwork are sold at the
Sunday market, also known as the Sunday tamu.
Besides the Rungus, you can see a noticeable
Filipino influence in the small town.
The main tourist
attraction here is a nearby beach known for its
crashing surf. For those who might want to go for a
swim, there is another beach known as Bak-Bak Beach. The water here is very
clear and there are many food stalls selling
excellent local cuisine. The roadside scenery to
this nearby beach is filled with coconut palms.
Visitors may also want to visit the Rungus
longhouses and the best known longhouse here is the
Matunggung which is located on the highway south of
Kudat. This traditional thatched-roof longhouse with
enclosed bamboo-slatted sides provides good
photographing opportunities.
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