Travel Guide of Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia by Influencers and Travelers

Kota Kinabalu is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea.

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1 - Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is an international airport in Kota Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is located approximately 8 km southwest of the city centre.

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2 - Pulau Mamutik

   7 km away

Gaya Island is a sizeable Malaysian island of 1,465 ha, just 10 minutes off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and forms part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Kota Kinabalu

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4 - Manukan Island

   8 km away

Manukan Island is the second largest island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Malaysia's first marine national park. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah, just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu and is easily accessible by boat.

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5 - Tanjung Aru

Tanjung Aru is a sub-district of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, of Malaysia. Its main feature is its beach called Tanjung Aru Beach which stretches to over 2 kilometres long along with new skyscrapers. It also has its own township called Tanjung Aru Town.

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6 - Safaris in Kota Kinabalu

Situated between Kuala Penyu and Beaufort. Klias River Cruise is about 2 hours drive away from the city. Cruising down on an open boat down the river through the mangrove forest reserve leads you to experience wildlife sightseeing in search of the endemic proboscis monkey, macaques, crocodiles and other wildlife along the river bank. Beautiful scenery along the jetty with the view of the mangrove forest reserve, so get those camera and binoculars on stand-by to keep your eyes peeled for the shy creatures in between the branches. Enjoy the sights and sounds in a natural setting as sun sets down where it is time for a sumptuous village style dinner. Show’s not over yet though, there is one more trip to see the famous glowing insects that we call fireflies, embrace yourself for Nature Christmas Tree! For more information visit : www.kliasrivercruise.com

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7 - Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen

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8 - Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

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9 - Scuba Diving in Kota Kinabalu

Are you a certified scuba diver? Then this is the trip for you. Spend the day with Borneo Dream exploring the underwater world of our local marine park. With over 25 dive sites in the park, we can always find one that is suitable to dive. The dive sites are very simple in terms of difficulty level with generall no currents and depths of 8 to 25m. Our guides are all Insured and in Teaching Status PADI Professionals. During the day you will do two dives before lunch and one after lunch. Lunch is served on a tropical island with a choice from a menu. Vegetarian options are available. At the end of the day, you will be dropped back at Jesselton Point Jetty at around 16:00. What are you waiting for, book today!

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10 - Borneo

   13 km away
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11 - Climbing in Kota Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu is the Borneo’s highest peak in Sabah and it is renowned world heritage site. It stands 4,095m Height with breathtaking views. Find ideal mount kinabalu package with best rates and get tips to climb mount kinabalu from our experts. Climb with us with private arranged Mount Kinabalu Climbing Tour

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12 - Snorkeling in Kota Kinabalu

You will be collected from Jesselton Point Jetty, Kota Kinabalu and taken into the local marine park - Tunku Abdul Rahman. Where you will be briefed and taken on 3 guided snorkelling tours. Maximum group size is six and your in water guide with be a PADI Professional, fully trained and insured making sure your day goes perfectly. There will be two sessions in the morning with one after lunch. We provide mask, snorkel, fins, wet suit and life jacket if required. There is free flowing drinking water all day with lunch served on an island. This tour is suitable for all those wishing to explore the underwater world of Sabah. We ask that all persons be fit and healthy and be comfortable in water to deep to stand up in.

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