MY · Sabah · 6.18°N 116.23°E

tuaran

Tuaran mee at the source, plus the Mengkabong water village nearby.

Best time
Any time of year; February to April is usually driest. Come in the morning for noodles.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
About 45 minutes' drive north of KK. KL to KK is about 2.5 hours by air.
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≈ 1,646 km from KL, as the crow flies
Tuaran, Sabah: Panoramic view from Ling San Pagoda)

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A river town 45 minutes north of KK, best known for Tuaran mee, the springy fried egg noodles you'll find all over Sabah. The nine-storey Ling San Pagoda stands over the town, and it's an easy stop on the drive north.

Makan

  1. Tuaran meeEgg noodles fried with char siu or chicken, egg roll and greens. There are halal versions too.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Ling San PagodaThe nine-storey pagoda at the Ling San Temple, the town's landmark.Map ↗
  2. Mengkabong water villageA Bajau village of stilt houses over the Mengkabong lagoon.Map ↗
  3. TamparuliThe next town over, known for its hanging bridge and the song 'Jambatan Tamparuli'.Map ↗
  4. Dalit BeachA long beach near Tuaran, good for a sunset walk.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Tuaran is on the way to Kota Belud and Kudat, so make it a breakfast stop on a drive north.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.