Throughout my Sabah Trip On A Bike, Tegudon Tourism Village is my most favorite campsite. Campsite by the stunning river, view of the majestic Mount Kinabalu, exquisite spot for stargazing, hanging bridge to the paddy field across the river, and a hiking trail to a waterfall nearby… What more do you need!!
This was the most scenic campsite I have ever been so far!
The river was amazing, so wide yet so shallow, with a good fast flowing of clean water. The vast river playground is just right beside the campsite. You can enter the river anytime you like, and even to walk across it.
Villagers catching fish by casting the net.
I brought my own hammock and tarp, and set them up by the river before dark. The total charges for me were RM3 entrance fee + RM7 overnight fee (advance booking required). I get to enjoy these for only RM10! You can also rent various tents at the campsite, ranging from RM10 to RM40. Equipment such as stoves, sleeping mats, and charcoals are available to rent/purchase too. I heard good reviews for their local village food (breakfast, lunch & dinner). Unfortunately they only cater for a minimum pax of three (advance order required).
No stove for boiling water, no problem! HydroBlu water filter made things light and easy!
Astrophotographers will like this place. At night, the place was dark enough to stargaze during clear skies.
Tegudon Tourism Village - Hanging Bridge & Paddy Field
The next morning, I went up to the hanging bridge.
The hanging bridge connects the village to the paddy fields on the other side of the river.
The golden green paddy fields with Mount Kinabalu as the background. Perfect!
The bridge is frequently used by the villagers and farmers to cross to the river.
Even the dogs are using it! <3
The whitewater beneath my feet. If you look at the upriver part, there is a pond-like area (the waterflow looks still but you could swim ‘stationary’ against the flow). At that area, many ikan Kelah (Mahseer fish) would gather and you can buy some fish food from the campsite and ‘hand feed’ the fish.
There are also huts and portable canopies for you to rent.
If camping doesn’t suit you, there are also chalets. From what I heard, each hut and chalet belongs to a different villager, so it’s like a shared income source for the village.
Coincidently, I met a group of Ultra-Trail Marathon organizers from TMBT. Before I departed to my next campsite in Melangkap as part of my Trip Around Sabah On A Bike, I briefly tagged along with them on their mission to survey the trails.
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