It’s more of a modern capital with a warm hospitality, a testament to Sabah’s laid-back lifestyle that hardly can be seen in any of the major cities of Malaysia – it’s Kota Kinabalu, a land of opportunities which offers something to cater the needs of every traveler visiting Kota Kinabalu. Sits on the tropical island of Borneo, overlooking the South China Sea, this magnificent little town is a growing resort destination, thanks to its close proximity to tropical islands and Mount Kinabalu.
Aquarium and Marine Museum
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
Aquarium and Marine Museum, established in 1995 by Borneo Marine Research Institute is housed in the Universiti Malaysia Sabah campus. The museum boasts free st...
Atkinson Clock Tower
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
Built in 1902 in memory of Francis George Atkinson, the first district officer of Jesselton, as Kota Kinabalu was then called. He died of a tropical disease in ...
Borneo Dream
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
A boat transfer service is available to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park for snorkelling or diving trips. Over 20 sites for diving and protected areas for snorkelling. Suitable for day trips. Goes to fo...
Che Sui Khor Chinese Temple
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
Che Sui Khor Chinese Temple, contains an interesting 12-tier pagoda and is part of the Moral Uplifting Society located along Jalan Tuaran at Mile 2....
CEphoto, Uwe Aranas Double Six Monument
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
Located in Grace Point, Sembulan. It is a memorial site on the location of a the 1976 plane crash which killed the state chief minister Tun Fuad Stephens and other state cabinet members. There is a ni...
Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre is based on Gaya Island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The dive centre offers learn to dive cour...
Golf Academy Borneo
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
Private golf lessons with British PGA-accredited professional golf tutors, short game clinics, kids golf clinics and a Junior Programmes. Their aim is to provide the highest quality coaching for the l...
Green Connection Aquarium
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
The best place to see the aquatic wildlife of Borneo without leaving the city. Help conserve Sabah wildlife by visiting here. Lots of things to see and do - tou...
Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
Located along Jalan Mat Salleh near Sembulan, is the only Sikh Gurdwara in Kota Kinabalu. It is also one of the oldest Sikh temples in the city....
Kinabalu Park
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
Established as the first national park of Malaysia in 1964, Kinabalu Park is based on the west coast of Sabah and is designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The parks boasts diverse flora includi...
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
A 'floating' mosque located along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens overlooking Likas Bay is another major mosque in the city with interesting contemporary Islamic archit...
Likas Bay Beach
- Details
- City: Kota Kinabalu
Located along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, this smaller and less pretty beach is also popular among locals. An interesting sight where the beach is surrounded by the city with a view of anchored ships off...
