Monsopiad Cultural Village is a relatively new place that might be worth including in your itinerary during your next visit to Sabah. Discover the rich cultural wonders of this unique village that showcases the life of the famous Kadazan Warrior "Monsopiad", who lived and roamed over 250 years ago on the very land that the village stands today. Here in the village you can meet the direct descendants of this famous warrior and hear some of the legends and tales that have been passed down from generation to generation. Visit the "House of Skulls", which houses 42 human skulls part of Monsopiad's trophies taken from several battles with Pirates and Plunderers and hear about a number of special heads that was taken from other tribal warriors who challenged Monsopiad's strength and failed.

Within the village stands a sacred monolith, a stone weighing over two tons and standing four metres tall. This massive stone was placed in its original position by the villagers, after being commanded by Monsopiad to build a monument in his honour with the help of The Bobohizans (Pagan Priestess) and the unknown forces summoned by the latter from the spirit world.

This huge granite stone was carved out off the island's cliff face. It was placed in between two huge raft and was transported over ten miles across the open sea to the mouth of the Moyog river and then brought up river to the site where it stands today. This you can imagine was quite an amazing feat in itself taken into consideration that it was over 250 years ago.

Monsopiad used the Monolith as a place to bring the head that he has just taken to be dried up. This ritual was always done with grand ceremony, accompanied by chanting Bobohizans singing, dancing Kadazan maidens and war cries from the tribal warriors.

Within the village you can also visit the spirit tree and the sacred "Burial Ground" of "Latana" The famous Kadazan Priestess. Other attraction within the village are the Moyog River Hanging Bridge, Monsopiad Museum, Traditional Kadazan Rice Barn, Rice Farming, Souvenir shop and a Jungle trek to Ceremonial Hill.