A must-visit in Kundasang is the Kundasang War Memorial.
Established in 1962, this was one of the first memorials to commemorate the
brave Australian and British Prisoners of War who died in Sandakan and during the
infamous death marches to Ranau during World War II. The memorial also
remembers the people of North Borneo who risked their lives to help the POWs.
The Memorial is made up of four beautiful gardens - the
Australian Garden, the English Garden, the Borneo Garden and the Contemplation
Garden and Pool - to represent the different nationalities. With its towering
pine trees and blooming roses, a walk in the gardens is reminiscent to that of
a stroll in a quaint English garden. The scent of roses lingers in the air and
the serene atmosphere makes the Kundasang War Memorial an ideal place to
contemplate and remember the heroes of the war. Visitors can also opt to view a
brief video on the history of the Sandakan Death March.
Opening Hours
Open daily from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Getting There
Kundasang is located 90km, about 2 hrs driving from Kota
Kinabaluand only10 minutes driving from Kinabalu Park. Take a bus from the
Jalan Padang Bus Terminal to Kundasang or Ranau for approximately RM17.00 per
person. A taxi from the Ranau Taxi Stand (located beside the Merdeka Field) or
from your hotel should cost around RM160.00 to RM300.00 per taxi.
Admission Fee
MyKad holders: RM2.00 per person
Others: RM10.00 per person
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