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Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of Malaysia's Sabah, or Borneo. In downtown Kota Kinabalu, there are cultural sites such as the astounding Masjid Bandaraya (Kota Kinabalu City Mosque) and the Atkinson Clock Tower as well as gastronomical ones like Welcome Seafood Restaurant and Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant. Leaving the city proper, Kota Kinabalu has islands such as Pulau Mengalum and Sapi Island, which are suitable for snorkeling. There are also mountains to go climbing, such as Malaysia's famous Gunung Kinabalu, or Mount Kinabalu.
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Tanjung Aru Beach

Tanjung Aru Beach

8.1
4.7/52,062 Review
"Beaches"
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

7.1
4.4/51,360 Review
"Mosques"
Mengalum Island

Mengalum Island

6.6
4.6/5490 Review
"Beaches"
"Islands/Peninsulas"
Gaya Street

Gaya Street

6.2
4.5/5513 Review
"Markets"
"Night Attractions"
Manukan Island

Manukan Island

6.1
4.5/5223 Review
"Outdoor Diving"
"Beaches"
Mari Mari Cultural Village

Mari Mari Cultural Village

5.7
4.4/574 Review
"Villages"
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

5.7
4.6/5253 Review
"Nature Reserves"
"National Parks"
Sabah State Museum

Sabah State Museum

5.4
4.5/595 Review
"Popular Spots"
"Museums"
Mamutik Island

Mamutik Island

5.2
4.5/5125 Review
"Campgrounds"
"Beaches"
Filipino Market

Filipino Market

5.1
4.5/536 Review
"Markets"
"Featured Neighborhoods"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Kota Kinabalu, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Kota Kinabalu dishes and foodie spots.
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Sunset Bar

Sunset Bar

4.5/546 Review
Avg. USD31/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Spectacular Views"
Ferdinand's

Ferdinand's

4.5/510 Review
Avg. USD42/person
"Western-style"
"Spectacular Views"
Kedai Kopi Seng Hing

Kedai Kopi Seng Hing

4.3/522 Review
Avg. USD3/person
"Southeast Asian"
Gayang Seafood Restaurant, Sulaman Tuaran, Sabah

Gayang Seafood Restaurant, Sulaman Tuaran, Sabah

4.3/552 Review
Avg. USD22/person
"Seafood"
"Spectacular Views"
Restoran Jeti

Restoran Jeti

4.3/556 Review
Avg. USD32/person
"Seafood"
Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant

Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant

4.5/5176 Review
Avg. USD24/person
"Seafood"
Fish Market Restaurant

Fish Market Restaurant

4.4/59 Review
Avg. USD37/person
"Seafood"
FIVE SAILS

FIVE SAILS

4.2/520 Review
Avg. USD24/person
"Buffets"
"Spectacular Views"
Kedai Kopi Yee Fung

Kedai Kopi Yee Fung

4.5/5496 Review
Avg. USD3/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Shamrock Irish Bar KK Waterfront

Shamrock Irish Bar KK Waterfront

4.2/56 Review
Avg. USD24/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Brass Monkey Cafe & Bar

Brass Monkey Cafe & Bar

4.2/59 Review
Avg. USD13/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Shang Palace

Shang Palace

4.4/519 Review
Avg. USD27/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"

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Touring Malaysia's Pulau Tiga, the jellyfish sea is full of fish
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Tanjung Aru beach. Breathtaking sunset
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Practical guide to visa-free travel to Malaysia to watch the sunset in Sabah
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