Beaufort is a town and a
district located in Interior Division of Sabah in east
Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Its population was
estimated to be around 61698 in 2000. It is a quiet
provincial town about 90 kilometres south of Kota
Kinabalu, with shophouses built high above the roads to
avoid the periodic floods of the
Padas River (Sungai
Padas).
The local dish satay is one of the
local delicacies not to be missed. It is sold in open
air stalls near the local mosque.
Beaufort is one on the
North Borneo Railway operated by
Sutera Harbour Resort.
The railway station in Beaufort dates from 1905. The
normal daily service is operated by the Sabah State
Railway Department (Jabatan Keretapi Negeri Sabah).
Beaufort is normally visited by
tourists for the white-water rafting through the nearby
Padas Gorge on the Padas River which is rated Grade 2 to
3. The open-air market, locally known as Tamu is
held weekly on every Friday evening till Saturday
afternoon. Local produce such as fresh fruits,
vegetable, fresh meat and live poultry are sold. The
days of this weekly community occasion differ from
district to district.
Padas river is one of the internationally
best-recognized white water rivers in Malaysia, with its
Grade 3 and 4 rapids offering some of the most
interesting courses for rafters. For those seeking
thrills and adventure, the Padas River offers a
heart-pounding experience, one recommended for the more
adventurous rafter. On this tour, tame the rapids of
Padas and enjoy a wet, rough and tumble ride in the
ultimate white water rafting adventure in Sabah,
Malaysia.
Pekan Braufort, Sabah, Malaysia. |
