Getting around by train Borneo

Created in 1896, this historic railway line was reopened in 2011 for tourism purposes. It runs from Kota Kinabalu to Papar, via Putatan, Kinarut and Kawang, a little over forty kilometers on board carriages pulled by a superb Vulcan steam locomotive. The round trip takes 4h30, with two stops for interesting sights: the Tian Shi temple in Kinarut and the Papar market. A conventional train makes the same journey at a lower cost.