Heritage Papar Train (Since 1890) Half Day Tour | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
With Hotel Transfer
Pick Up & Return Area: Your hotel located in Kota Kinabalu City Area
Pick Up Time: 0615 (Subject to hotel location)
Please remark your hotel's English name & complete address for arrangement.
From
Without Hotel Transfer
Meeting Point: Tanjung Aru Railway Station
Meeting Time: 0715
From
Highlights
- Experience Papar Train - the only rail transport system operating on the island of Borneo and was built in the 1890s by the colonial British North Borneo Company
- Visit the Central Market, Tamu or old streets with a Professional Heritage tourist guide
－What You Can Expect－
It is the only rail transport system operating on the island of Borneo and was
built in the 1890s by the colonial British North Borneo Company. The railway
was built primarily to transport tobacco to the port at Kota Kinabalu - then
known as Jesselton.
A down memory lane train ride coupled with a nostalgic Heritage Walking tour
to the Tamu (wet and dry market) or Papar Centre Market and the old streets
with a Professional Heritage tourist guide.
Itinerary
06:15
Package With Hotel Pick Up: Pick up from your hotel located in Kota Kinabalu City Area. (Actual pick up time subject to your hotel location)07:15
Gather at Tanjung Aru Railway Station.07:35
Prepare to board the train.07:45
Depart to Papar Train Station.Commentary from Professional Tour Guide on the historical train and events related to the 124+ years railway and the first and only railway in North Borneo!
08:40
Arrive in Papar Train Station.Welcome Traditional Musical Performance. You may try out the traditional instruments as well!
Visit the Central Market and /or Tamu, a weekly open market (Only on Thursday)
Begin Historical Heritage Walk along the oldest streets of Papar.
10:30
Enjoy simple noodles for lunch at local coffee shop.Free and leisure for some quick shopping on traditional handmade buns and souvenirs.
11:45
Re-board train for a return journey12:15
Train departs from Papar Station. Experience and mingle with locals on the way back.13:10
Arrive back at Tanjung Aru Train Station.End of the tour.
Additional information
Location
Provider
Free Heritage Walk