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Batu Tinagat Lighthouse, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Batu Tinagat Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Malaysia (Rumah Api Batu Tinagat) (Tawau). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 15 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Malaysia · Architecture
- Local name
- Rumah Api Batu Tinagat
- Where
- Malaysia
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- BKI Kota Kinabalu, 286 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Marine Department of Sabah
- Coordinates
- 4.22585, 117.98083
What it is and where
Batu Tinagat Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Malaysia (Rumah Api Batu Tinagat) (Tawau). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tawau, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 4.22585, 117.98083; the nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI, Kota Kinabalu), 286 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Marine Department of Sabah
It is one of the Architecture places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Batu Tinagat Lighthouse is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:47
- FebBest time11:52
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:06
- MayPossible12:12
- JunBest time12:15
- JulBest time12:13
- AugBest time12:08
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:54
- NovBetter not11:48
- DecBetter not11:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 15 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Swirl PatchReef2.6 km
- Fo Guang Shan Temple, TawauBuddhist temple in Tawau, Malaysia10 km
- Tawau Bell TowerTower in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia11 km
- Mount AndrassyHill in Malaysia12 km
- Middle HillHill in Malaysia14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Architecture
- Kuala Lumpur Tower: tower in Kuala Lumpur
- Penang Bridge: road bridge connecting Penang Island with the Malay Peninsula
- Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge: second highway connecting mainland and island in Penang, Malaysia
- Langkawi Sky Bridge: footbridge in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- Alor Setar Tower: Skyscraper in Malaysia
- Fort Cornwallis: bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Batu Tinagat Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Malaysia (Rumah Api Batu Tinagat in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Batu Tinagat Lighthouse?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 15 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Batu Tinagat Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), 286 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Swirl Patch, Fo Guang Shan Temple, Tawau, Tawau Bell Tower. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
- Tawau13 places to see in and around Tawau, Malaysia: Mount Bombalai, Mount Magdalena, Mount Maria. Best time: February to April and June to August.
- Architecture49 places for architecture in Malaysia, from Kuala Lumpur Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to April and June to August. Each with its own season
- MalaysiaBefore travelling to Malaysia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 90 days, but you do have to complete the…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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