Tower of Heaven Lahad Datu Sabah

Tower of Heaven or Menara kayangan which is a new tourist destination in Lahad Datu is now open to public. It is situated on the top of mount silam (33m above the ground) which is around 20km from the town of Lahad Datu. As this tourist destination is located near to danum valley, tourists who are visiting the popular danum valley can always stop by to enjoy a magnificent view of Lahad Datu and Darvel Bay.

An entrance fee of RM 2 for adults and RM 1 for children is applied for all visitors. After purchasing the entrance tickets, you will have to drive for around 15 mins to reach the top of mount silam where the tower of heaven is located at.  Upon reaching the top of the tower, breathing in the fresh cold air of the mountain and enjoying the superb view of the beauty of Lahad Datu will definitely relax your mind and free you from stress.

View from the top of tower of heaven Lahad Datu

The tower of heaven Lahad Datu

Apart from visiting the tower, those who love adventures can also do jungle trekking there. There are generally 2 trails available which can bring you to the very top of the mountain (Easy trail-2 hours and 45 mins; Difficult trail-1 hour and 45 mins).