The house is built according to traditional Sabah village house architecture but inverted.
It was officially inaugurated in 2012 as the first upside-down structure in Malaysia.
The interior layout mirrors a standard residential home, featuring a living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, all rotated 180 degrees.
The site includes a '3D Wonders Museum' which features interactive trick-art paintings.
The exterior includes an upside-down garage containing an inverted Proton Kancil, a common Malaysian car model.
Upside Down House Sabah, known locally as Rumah Terbalik, is a traditional Sabahan-style wooden house constructed entirely in an inverted position. The structure rests on its roof, with furniture, appliances, and daily items mounted on the ceiling to create an optical illusion for visitors. It holds the distinction of being the first house of its kind in Malaysia, recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records. The exterior features an upside-down Kancil car parked in the driveway. The site includes an adjacent 3D museum and a garden area. It is located in the town of Tamparuli, which serves as a gateway to the Kundasang and Mount Kinabalu regions.
The main living room, where the furniture placement provides the most convincing perspective of being inverted.
Follow the suggested flow of the house to ensure your photos align correctly when rotated.
Allow time for the secondary 3D museum located on the same premises.
Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the full scope of the rooms.
Taking photos without checking your camera's orientation; remember to rotate your device to align with the ceiling-mounted furniture.
Remove shoes before entering the house to preserve the flooring.
