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Ranau Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Ranau? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mount Kinabalu
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Mountain climbing
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
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Farms and pastures
Poring Hot Spring
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Kundasang War Memorial
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Low's Peak
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Lohan Paragliding Ranau
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Arnab Village Ranau
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Sosodikon Hill Kundasang
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Mountain climbing
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Ranau, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Kinabalu Rose Cabin
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Sutera Sanctuary at Kinabalu Park
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Sutera Sanctuary at Poring Hot Springs
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Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu
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205 Reviews
The Pampines Villa, Mount Kinabalu
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161 Reviews
Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang
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Sling & Stone Mountain Suites
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Mile 36 Lodge
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Kundasang Mount Garden
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Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
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Celyn Resort Kinabalu
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H Benjamin Residence
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Ranau dishes and foodie spots.
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SS Chinese Restaurant
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DedaRody Library Cafe
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Western cuisine
Sabah Tea House
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Coffee shop
Dedarody Laundry Ranau
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7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Nabalu Kundasang
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8 Reviews
Puteri Nabalu
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Western cuisine
August Kitchen
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Asian cuisine
Sabah Tea Resort Restaurant
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Mama Kopitiam
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Raudhah Kitchen Halal Seafood Style
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Kinabalu GeoPark
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
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Kawa-kawa river cruise
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University Malaysia Sabah Masjid
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Gaya Street
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Handicraft Market
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Filipino Market
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Alaya Beach Club
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Mabul Island
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Mengalum Island
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Kapalai
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Sipadan Island
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Manukan Island
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Tun Sakaran Marine Park
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Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
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Alaya Beach Club
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ranau
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Natural scenery
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Popular Attractions in Ranau
Kokob Rafflesia Conservation Garden
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Piramid Hill Registration
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Gereja SIB Pekan Kundasang
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Bukit Kimondou Hiking Kundasang
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Arnab Village Ranau
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Poring Canopy Walkway
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SIB Kituntul Lama Ranau
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Surau Al-Hasanah
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Tanah Perkuburan Kg Lohan 1
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Adenna Rafflesia Garden, Poring, Sabah.
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Gereja SIB Kg Muruk
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Timpohon Gate, Kundasang, Sabah
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Surau Nurul Huda
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Kemuncak King George
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DedaRody Library Cafe
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August Kitchen
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Panataran Restaurant @ Kinabalu Park
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Restoran Sinurambi
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Puncak Kopisanangan
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Hooga Cafe @ Kundasang Farm Ville
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Golden Fish
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Anooh Coffee
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Homestay Garden Cafe
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Restoran Firdaus
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JR Kitchen Pinausuk
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Bakso Keningau
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SEDCO
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Tinompok Restaurant
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Our Kitchen
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