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Town and district capital in Sabah, Malaysia
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Tenom is a small town in the interior region of Sabah state in the Malaysian part of Borneo. The quiet and relaxed town is located in a valley and is in the heart of the area inhabited by the Murut people of Sabah. There isn't that much to do in Tenom but you may find yourself here to catch the train to Beaufort, which runs along the Padas River.
Basic hotel with hilltop views, but rooms are old and not cleaned or maintained well.
Hostel RM25; Camping RM10
RM38 single room
Visitors can stay in the homes of local farmers, allowing them a unique opportunity to experience an entirely different way of life.
By bus
Tenom is served mainly by minibuses and minivans and you will most likely have to change at Keningau if you are coming from Kota Kinabalu or Ranau.
By train
Tenom is the southern terminus of the Sabah State Railway's 134km network.
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