About Tenom
Tenom is a small town in the Interior Division of Sabah. It was formerly known as Fort Birch under the British. The town has a population of 46,200 people (2000 est.) with the majority being the Murut (60%), followed by Chinese (20%), and other races including Malays and Kadazan-Dusun.Located in Sabah's scenic interior, Tenom has the soaring Crocker Range forming a backdrop to the town. It is the terminus of the North Borneo Railway, which runs from Tanjung Aru near Kota Kinabalu, 134 km away. It is one of the places which saw an uprising against British colonialism led by famous Murut chieftain Ontoros Antonom. A memorial to the fallen warriors can be seen off the main road.
Activity
The most popular activity for tourists to Tenom is to go for Padas Whitewater Rafting.Getting there
You can catch minivans from Kota Kinabalu. The journey takes 3-4 hours and will cost you RM20.Accommodation
For online booking of budget accommodation in Sabah, use the Budget Accommodation Guide.- Asiarasa B&B (tel: 737588)
- Hotel Perkasa Tenom (tel: 735812)
- Hotel Sri Perdana (tel: 734001)
- Orchid Hotel (tel: 737600)
Festivities in Tenom
The Murut festival of Pesta Malimaran is held in TemomSights in Tenom
- Sabah Agricultural Park
- Statue of Ontoros Antonom (1885-1915)
- Murut Cultural Centre
North Borneo Railway locomotives at Tenom, Sabah
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