Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Travel Guide - Must-See Attractions
Kota Kinabalu, forrmerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of the state of Sabah, which is located in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located along the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea.
The most important places to visit in Kota Kinabalu are: Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Handicraft Market, The Waterfront, Tanjung Aru Beach, Sabah State Museum, Monsopiad Cultural Village, Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, Floating Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Menara Tun Mustapha and many more.
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The capital of the state of Sabah located on the island of Borneo, this Malaysian city is a growing resort destination due to its proximity to tropical islands, lush rainforests and Mount Kinabalu. Generally referred to as KK, it is located on the west coast of Sabah within the West Coast Division. KK is the largest city in the state in Sabah and is the main gateway into the island of Borneo.
KK lies by the coast overlooking South China Sea on a narrow flatland and occasional hills bordered by Crocker Range which hosts Mount Kinabalu. The urban sprawl is concentrated along the coast towards the north and south of the city.
Kota Kinabalu is a growing city of around 500,000 inhabitants. Recent economic growth has resulted in urbanisation of the city reaching adjacent districts of Penampang and Putatan with a total population of almost 800,000. Recent growth and importance is due to being the administrative capital, a major transportation hub, growing port, manufacturing hub, growing tourism as well as being the major gateway into Sabah and East Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu was granted city status in 2000 becoming the sixth city and also currently the sixth largest urban/metropolitan area in Malaysia.
Kota Kinabalu was previously known as Jesselton while under British colonial rule from the late 1800s until 1963 when the British left and after Sabah became part of Malaysia. Most of the town was destroyed due to bombings during World War II hence there are not much pre-war historical sites around the city. Before the British arrived, the area was also known by a number of other names such as Deasoka (below the coconut tree), Singgah Mata (pleasing to the eye), Api-Api (fire!) and Gaya Bay.
The people of KK consists of Chinese, Kadazandusun, Bajau, Brunei Malays, as well as significant migrant population from Indonesia and Philippines, many of which are naturalised citizens. There are also many migrant/expat population from India and a growing number from Republic of Korea.
Central Kota Kinabalu is often referred to as Kota Kinabalu City Centre or the Central Business district (CBD) or simply Downtown KK and is located on the narrow coast overlooking Gaya Island. This is where most hotels, travel agents, transportation bases and most of the action are found. Most of the city centre lies on reclaimed land due to shortage of land in the area as it is blocked by Signal Hill (Bukit Bendera). Areas which lie within the city centre includes Kampung Air, Api-Api, Segama, Sinsuran, Bandaran Berjaya, Gaya Street, KK Port and towards south are Karamunsing, Sembulan, Tanjung Aru and Sutera Harbour.
Due to lack of land in the city centre, other important commercial areas have sprouted outside CBD. Some of these areas have been long in existence as small townships (pekan) such as Luyang, Inanam and Menggatal and in adjacent districts of Penampang (Donggongon) and Putatan while some are recently developed residential-commercial areas such as Alam Mesra, Kingfisher and 1Borneo near Menggatal; Lintas, Penampang Baru and Bundusan.
The climate in KK is charaterised by uniform year-round temperature of 32°C (90 °F)(avg. high) and 22°C (72 °F)(avg. low). Rain falls quite often with occasional dry streaks. Low rainfall begins in January till April, increasing in May till August, intensifying in September till November and slows down in December.
See in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Atkinson Clock Tower - Built in 1902 in memory of Francis George Atkinson, the first district officer of Jesselton, as Kota Kinabalu was then called. He died from malaria and a subsequent heart attack that year aged just 28. The tower is on a hill beside Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman.
The Signal Hill Observatory is a 10 minute uphill walk from the Atkinson Clock Tower and offers a good view of the city centre.
The Green Connection Aquarium [52] - The best place to see Borneo's aquatic wildlife without leaving the city. Particularly popular with children. Lots of things to see and do, including touching certain creatures like sharks and snakes or diving into a large tank and feeding the fish within it. Opportunities for interns & volunteers are occasionally available. 10 minutes outside the city centre by taxi (RM15-20).
Tanjung Aru Beach - Kota Kinabalu's most popular beach. Frequented by locals for strolls or picnics, especially on the weekends. There are many food stalls and a couple of bars. 10 minutes by car from the city centre.
Likas Bay Beach - Located along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, this smaller and less pretty beach is also popular among locals. There is a view to be had of ships anchored off the city's main port at Sepangar Bay.
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1. Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa *****
2. Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa *****
3. The Pacific Sutera *****
4. The Magellan Sutera *****
5. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai *****
6. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu *****
7. Borneo Beach Villas ****
8. Grandis Hotels and Resorts ****
9. Ming Garden Hotel & Residences ****
10. C'haya Hotel ***
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1. No 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota #Kinabalu, #Malaysia
Winning multiple awards from top leisure magazines, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru offers 5-star luxury with world-class CHI Spa, 7 dining options and an outdoor pool with water jets.
2. Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, 89208 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Situated on Kota Kinabalu’s Dalit Bay, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria #Resort and #Spa is set amidst a nature reserve whole overlooking the idyllic beach and surrounded by a large tropical rainforest ensuring...
3. No 1 Sutera Harbour Boulavard, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Part of the Sutera Harbour Resort, The Pacific Sutera offers contemporary rooms with beautiful views of the South China Sea and its 27-hole golf course. An outdoor pool and bowling alley are...
4. No 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Part of the luxurious Sutera Harbour Resort, The Magellan Sutera offers a 27-hole golf course, Olympic-sized and free-form pools, 14 dining options with international and Chinese cuisine, and 2...
5. Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, 88993 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Featuring 3 outdoor pools and an award-winning golf course, Nexus Resort & Spa offers relaxing stays in spacious rooms.
6. Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, 88991 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hyatt Regency is located in central Kota Kinabalu, enjoying views of the South China Sea.
7. Borneo Beach Villas, Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Karambunai, 88993 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Comprising Spa Suites and #Pool #Villas, #Borneo #Beach Villas is situated in the scenic town of Kota Kinabalu. It features sea views, free WiFi and white sandy beaches at your doorstep.
8. Suria Sabah Shopping Mall 1, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Situated beside the Suria Sabah Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu, Grandis Hotels and Resorts houses a rooftop bar with swimming pool, a fitness centre and 24-hour room service.
9. Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Costal , 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Ming Garden Hotel & Residences is a modern property in Kota Kinabalu's Central Business District, a 10-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu Airport.
10. Lot 7, Jalan Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
C’haya Hotel is beautiful property located just a 5-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
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Top Places to visit in Sabah (Malaysia):
Sandakan Memorial Park, Tip of Borneo, Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Mount Kinabalu, Turtle Island Park, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Danum Valley Conservation Area, Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, Bohey Dulang Island, Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre, Labuan War Cemetery, Deramakot Forest Reserve, Kundasang War Memorial, Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, Kinabalu Park
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Best Place To Chill in Kota Kinabalu - KK City Waterfront
Best Place To Chill in Kota Kinabalu
KK City Waterfront
July 2, 2017
Compared to other Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia doesn’t have a drinking culture mainly because majority of the population are Muslims. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have nightlife and bars. So if you are a tourist visiting this capital city of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, the best place to booze is at KK city Waterfront.
This attraction in Kota Kinabalu has about 2 kilometers of Waterfront Boardwalk that offers an array of restaurants, bar and spas. Nothing Feels like relaxing while having a bottle of beer and watch the sun slowly sets over the South China Sea.
Best time to come is during happy hours from around 5pm to 9pm wher beer costs at around RM 12.00 to 16.00 per bottle and normally goes up to RM 22.00 after happy hours.
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Kota Kinabalu City Tour Malaysia Walking Tour【2019】/亚庇沙巴马来西亚徒步旅行【2019】 /코타 키나발루말레이시아 워킹 투어【2019】
Kota Kinabalu City Tour Malaysia Walking Tour. Recorded in 4k with binaural audio on March 2019. No talking or distracting captions. You can jump to an interesting moment using the time stamp in the description below.
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Starting location: Kedai Kopi Melanian 3
Ending location: KK Fish Market
Kota Kinabalu Info:
Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia and the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census.
Kota Kinabalu City Walking Tour Time Stamp:
00:00 Starting from Kendai Kopi Melanian 3 (Had my breakfast here and ate Sang Nyuk Mee also known as Sabah Pork Noodles)
00:36 Walking along Jalan Pantai Road
01:13 Famous Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh
06:16 View of the low rise housing
07:08 Approaching the Famous Gaya Street (every Sunday this area becomes a market place)
10:48 Old school locksmith business
11:04 Dried seahorses for sale (Chinese herbal medicines)
15:12 Florist
16:09 Open-air shopping area(clothes, jewellery, textiles, handbags etc)
19:01 Rubbish chute (I wonder why are there no doors)
21:43 Overview of the shopping area
21:57 Walking along the pedestrian overpass
22:47 Painting of a leopard cat on the stairs
23:19 Street vendors plying their wares
24:04 Another street vendor
24:15 Arrived at Pasar Besar Kota Kinabalu (wet market) from the 2nd floor Food Centre
25:23 Shopping area for bags, clothes, shoes etc
26:37 View of the sea and the KK Fish Market
27:55 Arriving at the ground floor (wet market area)
28:19 Stray cat grooming itself
31:27 Poultry section
33:36 Arriving at KK Fish Market
36:31 View of Gaya Island and the pier
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Kota Kinabalu (pronounced [ˈkota kinaˈbalu]), formerly known as Jesselton,[1][2] is the capital of the state of Sabah, which is located in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located along the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park[3] lies on its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located towards the east. Kota Kinabalu proper has a population of 452,058,[4] while the larger urban area, which includes the Penampang district, has an estimated population of 628,725.[4]
Kota Kinabalu is often known as KK within Malaysia and internationally. For the locals it is also known as Api-Api.[5] It is a major fishing destination and a popular gateway for travellers visiting Sabah and Borneo.[2][6] Kinabalu National Park is located about 90 kilometres from the city and there are many tourist attractions in and around the city. Kota Kinabalu is also one of the major industrial and commercial centres of East Malaysia. These two factors combine to make Kota Kinabalu one of the fastest growing cities in Malaysia.[7][8]
There are a number of cultural venues in Kota Kinabalu. The Sabah State Museum, situated near the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, is the main museum of Sabah.[3] In the vicinity of the museum are the Science and Technology Centre, Sabah Art Gallery, and the Ethno Botanic Gardens. Wisma Budaya Art Gallery in the city centre hosts some national as well as regional art exhibitions. The Hongkod Koisaan building in Penampang is home to the Kadazan-Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA).[92] It hosts the annual Kaamatan or Harvest Festival and the Unduk Ngadau beauty contest, which is held concurrently, in March. Monsopiad Cultural Village (Kampung Monsopiad) features cultural shows related to the Kadazan-Dusun culture. It is named after the legendary Kadazan-Dusun headhunting warrior, Monsopiad.[93]
Kota Kinabalu also features a number of shopping malls. These include Kompleks Karamunsing, Centre Point, Wisma Merdeka, Warisan Square, Plaza Wawasan, Kompleks Asia City,[3] City Mall, KK Plaza, Suria Sabah and 1Borneo, which is the largest hypermall in Kota Kinabalu.[69] Newly constructed malls in Kota Kinabalu include the Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, which currently holds GSC Kota Kinabalu, and Megalong Shopping Mall, which is situated in the district of Penampang.[69] Karamunsing, where Kompleks Karamunsing is situated, is an area that has more computer shops per capita than anywhere else in Sabah.[110] The weekly Gaya Street Sunday Market features a gathering of local hawkers selling a wide range of items from traditional ethnic cultural souvenirs to pets and flowers.[111] The Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market (formerly known as the Filipino Market) features vendors selling traditional handicrafts, souvenirs and foodstuffs.[112]
There are many leisure spots and conserved areas in and around Kota Kinabalu. Anjung Samudra (KK Waterfront) is a waterfront entertainment spot in the city centre which features restaurants, cafes, pubs, and a nightclub. The Royal Sabah Turf Club in Tanjung Aru hosts weekly horse racing events but has since closed and moved to Tambalang Race Course in Tuaran due to the expansion of Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The North Borneo Railway, which begins its journey from Tanjung Aru station, offers a scenic tour of the countryside in the West Coast Division and the Interior Division.[15] The railway journey ends in the town of Tenom.[15] Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club near the city centre was built on reclaimed land.[3] It features a golf and country club, a marina, and two hotels.
Tanjung Aru, located about 6 kilometres from the city centre, is one of the beaches along the West Coast. Its name was derived from the casuarina trees (locally called Aru trees) that grow on the shoreline.[97] The beach is over 2 kilometres in length and is complemented with a number food and drink stalls, restaurants, and night entertainment clubs. In the vicinity of Tanjung Aru lies the Kinabalu Golf Club, Prince Philip Botanical Park, KK Yacht Club, and Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Beach Resort. This beach is famous for its sunset.[98][99]
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Things to do in Kota Kinabalu 沙巴亞庇自由行
Follow Us to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah as Jim hosted our friends from Poland! (^_^)
We took an afternoon flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia. Our choice of accommodation was Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu. After enjoying our happy hour in the hotel which is complimentary for the Marriott Platinum guests, we visited the night market right opposite the hotel.
We had a sumptuous breakfast the next morning and it was island hopping thereafter! Starting our island-hopping at 10am, we opted to spent about 3 hours each in Manukan Island and Sapi Island.
An enjoyable trip indeed!
跟隨我們一起和遠道而來的波蘭朋友一起遊玩沙巴亞庇！(^_^)
我們乘搭亞航下午的班機從新加玻飛往亞庇。這一次的亞庇之旅同樣選擇先前入住過的艾美亞庇飯店。在旁晚享用了萬豪酒店白金會員的歡樂時光後，我們便到酒店的夜市去逛逛。第二天一早在飯店吃了豐盛的早餐之後就去附近兩個島嶼遊玩。我們在馬努干島、沙比島分別待了3小時。這次組團帶領朋友的亞庇之旅圓滿成功！
Kota Kinabalu - Tourist Attractions in Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu (Malaysian pronunciation: [ˈkota kinaˈbalu], Chinese: 亚庇; pinyin: Yàbì) formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of the state of Sabah, located in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located along the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located towards the east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 and, including the adjacent Penampang and Putatan district, the metro area has an estimated population of 628,725.
Kota Kinabalu is often known as KK within Malaysia and internationally. It is a major fishing destination and a popular gateway for travellers visiting Sabah and Borneo. Kinabalu National Park is located about 90 kilometres from the city and there are many tourist attractions in and around the city. Kota Kinabalu is also one of the major industrial and commercial centres of East Malaysia. These two factors combine to make Kota Kinabalu one of the fastest growing cities in Malaysia.
Top 13 Attractions in Borneo
Top 13 Attractions in Borneo according to Lonely Planet
13. Rafflesia Flower
12. Poring Hot Springs
11. Meratus Mountains
10. Kuching
Kuching is the capital and largest city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak and the district of Kuching, as well as the largest city on the island of Borneo. Once the capital of the White Rajahs of Sarawak, now with a population of some 600,000, Kuching is small enough to walk around but interesting enough to keep you there for several days, and a good base for exploring Sarawak.
9. Home Stays in Sabah
Sabah is one of the 13 member states of Malaysia, and is its easternmost state. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo and known as the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. Sabah is often referred to as the Land Below The Wind, a phrase used by seafarers in the past to describe lands south of the typhoon belt.
8. Kelabit Highlands
The Kelabit Highlands is a highland plateau in the interior of Sarawak in Malaysia. The isolated region bordering Kalimantan, Indonesia, is now very popular for jungle trekking as well as those hoping to get away from it all. The area is the headwaters of the mighty Baram, Limbang, Lawas Rivers.
7. Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is a park off the coast of the island of Borneo in Malaysia made up of five islands: Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, Sulug and Mamutik. The marine park is under the administration of the Sabah Parks authority which has the mandate to oversee designated protected areas and ensure their maintenance and upkeep as reserves while catering to tourists wanting to enjoy the natural beauty that Sabah has to offer.
6. Sarawak Longhouses
Sarawak is Malaysia's largest state. It lies in East Malaysia and shares the island of Borneo with the eastern state of Sabah, the separate country of Brunei and the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan. A visit to the longhouses and indigenous tribes in the interior of Sarawak is a must.
5. Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu is Borneo's tallest mountain. The mountain is sacred to locals. They believe that spirits of their ancestors inhabit the top of the mountain. Mount Kinabalu is known to be one of the most accessible mountains in the world. No specialized mountain climbing skills are required to ascend it.
4. Kinabatangan River Safaris
The Kinabatangan River is the second longest river in Malaysia, with a length of 560 kilometers from its headwaters in the mountains of southwest Sabah. Kinabatangan is known for its remarkable wildlife and fascinating habitats such as limestone caves at Gomantong hill, dryland dipterocarp forests, riverine forest, freshwater swamp forest, oxbow lakes and salty mangrove swamps near the coast.
3. Gunung Mulu National Park
Gunung Mulu National Park near Miri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. The park is famous for its caves and the expeditions that have been mounted to explore them and their surrounding rainforest.
2. Danum Valley
Danum Valley Conservation Area is a 438 square kilometres tract of relatively undisturbed lowland dipterocarp forest in Sabah. The area holds unique status in the sense that before it became a conservation area there were no human settlements within the area, meaning that hunting, logging and other human interference was non existent making the area almost unique.
1. Bako National Park
Bako National Park is in Sarawak and is home to the bizarre, obscene-nosed proboscis monkey. It is well worth a visit if you are in the area. Bako offers outstanding diversity of natural landscapes in a relatively small area. Its beautifully dense rainforests and stunning beaches are home to many flora and fauna including the rare proboscis monkey.
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