In Borneo Is The New Capital Of Indonesia & Here Is Why You Need To Visit This City!

Indonesia is set to have a new capital, which will be a shift from Jakarta to a place located on the eastern side of Borneo island. Reason being that Jakarta is overcrowded, sinking and polluted so now they plan on shifting to a sparsely populated East Kalimantan province on Borneo island, which is well known for rainforests and orangutans.

So, we took this opportunity to let you know what Borneo holds for us travellers and here we go:

Borneo’s Tallest Mountain

The highest point between New Guinea and the Himalayas is Mount Kinabalu which is at 13,435 feet. It dominates the skyline here which is in Sabah which is a Malaysian state that occupies the northern part of the island of Borneo. You will find a lot of hikers here that come for a two-day expedition to the summit and stay overnight. However, only a few number of hikers are allowed here at a time.

Borneo’s biodiversity hotspot: Danum Valley

Danum Valley is a 130 million-year-old jungle which is home to half the world's plants and animals! Did you know that? The jungle has pygmy elephants, orangutans, and even meat-eating pitcher plants. This valley is a two-hour-long drive from town. You can even go trekking here with guides or take up a night safari.

Kota Kinabalu For Island Hopping

Kota Kinabalu shares its coastline with five tropical islands. People take a day trip to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Why? Because of its beaches and crystal clear water. You can even head to Gaya from here to see the park's largest island where travellers explore floating villages, take long trails during their hikes and climb hills to soak in the panoramic views.

Desert Island

Those who are in Kota Kinabalu, often head to this place. You will even find, discover rare mud volcanoes here. Most tourist goes back by the time it gets dark here which is why it is called the desert island.