Danum Valley Conservation Area, Protected rainforest area in Sabah, Malaysia
The Danum Valley spans 438 square kilometers of primary rainforest containing over 300 bird species and numerous endemic plant varieties.
The territory gained conservation status in the 1980s to prevent logging activities and preserve one of Southeast Asia's largest undisturbed lowland forests.
The conservation area maintains strong connections with indigenous communities who share traditional knowledge about the rainforest's ecological systems.
Visitors need permits from the Lahad Datu office and can reach the valley through daily flights to Tawau, followed by ground transportation.
Scientists have documented 121 mammal species within the conservation area, including Borneo orangutans and proboscis monkeys in their natural habitat.
Location: Sabah
GPS coordinates: 4.91667,117.66667
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:24
Southeast Asia contains geological formations, coral reefs and ancient temples. The destinations include Lake Toba volcanic lake in Indonesia, Wat Rong Khun Buddhist temple in Thailand and the historical city of Luang Prabang in Laos. The region contains the Banaue Rice Terraces, Komodo National Park and Belitung Island.
Malaysia offers diverse photographic subjects from the Cameron Highlands with their tea plantations to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The landscape includes tropical rainforests in Borneo, limestone formations at Batu Caves, and coral reefs off the Perhentian Islands. Chinese temples in Georgetown, rice fields in Kedah, and mangrove forests in Langkawi complement the photographic opportunities. Architecture ranges from colonial buildings in Malacca to Hindu shrines and modern skyscrapers. The islands of Tioman and Sipadan attract underwater photographers, while Kinabatangan River provides wildlife photography opportunities. Urban markets, plantations, and coastal sections complete the offering for various photographic genres.
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