Kota Kinabalu Sightseeing

Situated on the fringes of the China Sea, Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of Sabah and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia. The city is known for being home to the highest mountain of Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu. The city also includes several resorts and luxury hotels situated on the coastline making it a perfect destination for your vacation.

Popular Attractions

Mount Kinabalu: This is the highest mountain of Malaysia popular among tourists for adventure activities such as hiking, trekking and camping. The mountain is also known as “the roof of Borneo”.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park: Located on a cluster of five islands the park is a perfect place for a family trip that offers various activities such as swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing.

Prong Hot Springs: Natural hot springs of Malaysia, the place is located amidst dense forests that include one of the largest orchid conservation centres of the city.

Mari Mari Village: This village offers tourists to know about the culture and the way of the Malaysian people which demonstrates its traditions with arts, dance forms and music.

Popular Restaurants

Gaya Street: Gaya Street is one of the most preferred places among the food lovers of the city that serves delicious dishes from local cuisines.

El Centro: One of the popular dining places in town, El Centro is a Mexican restaurant known for serving spicy and delicious foods from Mexican cuisine as well as local Malay cuisine.

Shoney’ Dining & Bar: A popular dining place in the city, Shoney’s offers a range of mouthwatering foods that resemble South Asian and Western cuisine.

Biru-Biru café: It is a traditional Malaysian-style restaurant known for serving authentic dishes such as rice bowls, paste and many more. With a peaceful ambience and traditional interiors, this is the most popular dining joint in the city.

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