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🌿✨ "Sabah Tea Resort: A Misty, Magical Escape in Borneo’s Tea Paradise!" ✨🌿

Picture this: You wake up to the soft hum of nature, wrapped in a cozy blanket because—surprise!—Kundasang mornings are chilly 🥶. Outside your wooden chalet, rolling hills of emerald-green tea bushes stretch as far as the eye can see, with mist curling around Mount Kinabalu like a shy ghost. This is Sabah Tea Resort, and it’s every bit as dreamy as it sounds. 🌱 The Vibe: Like Staying in a Postcard The resort is simple but stunning—think rustic charm meets "I’m definitely Instagramming this." The air smells like earth and fresh tea leaves, and the only soundtrack is birdsong and the occasional rustle of the wind. No traffic, no crowds—just pure, unfiltered zen. 😂 The Unexpected Moment I learned the hard way that tea plantations have bees 🐝. Cue me dramatically dodging one (okay, five) during my photoshoot. Pro tip: Stay calm, they’re just vibing. Also, the wooden walkways get slippery when wet—graceful falls guaranteed. 🍽️ Must-Try: Local Food with a View The on-site restaurant serves Sabah’s famous ginger tea (so warming!) and dishes like "hinava" (a zesty local fish salad). But the real hidden gem? Their tea-infused fried rice—sounds weird, tastes amazing. Eat it on the terrace while the sunset paints the sky pink. ⏳ Chill Itinerary for the Perfect Day 🌄 7:00 AM – Sunrise stroll through the tea fields (bring a jacket!). 🍵 9:00 AM – Tea factory tour + unlimited tasting (yes, unlimited). 🌿 12:00 PM – Picnic by the little hidden stream (ask staff for directions!). 📸 4:00 PM – Golden hour photos—every corner is Insta-worthy. 🔥 7:00 PM – Bonfire under the stars (if available—pure magic). 💡 Tips for Future Visitors Pack layers! Mornings = cold, afternoons = warm. Rent a car—it’s remote, but that’s the charm. No Wi-Fi? Good. Touch grass (literally). Final Verdict: If you love nature, slow travel, and quirky little adventures, Sabah Tea Resort is your happy place. It’s not fancy, but it’s full of soul—and honestly, that’s better.
Posted: Apr 29, 2025
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Ranau | KM 17, Jalan Ranau/Sandakan Kampung Nalapak, Beg berkunci, No.2, 89309 Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia
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