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Kota Kinabalu ( Malaysian: [ˈkota kinaˈbalu]; formerly known as Jesselton ), colloquially referred to as KK, 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.
Discover the best attractions and activities in and around Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, Malaysia. From the tallest peak in Borneo to the cultural villages and marine parks, this guide covers the top 20 things to do in Kota Kinabalu with tips and photos.
Kota Kinabalu on the island of Borneo is the bustling gateway to acclaimed Kinabalu National Park. The park's high point is 13,400-foot Mount Kinabula, Malaysia's tallest peak, a mecca for climbers. Ninety miles away, thrilling jungle trekking and camping await in the Crocker Range National Park.
- Mari Mari Cultural Village. With its three-hour tours, Mari Mari showcases various traditional homes of Sabahan ethnic communities – the Bajau, Lundayeh, Murut, Rungus and Dusun –…
- City Mosque. Built in classical style, this mosque is far more attractive than the State Mosque in both setting and design. Completed in 2000 it can hold up to 12,000…
- Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre. This centre features 1.4km of wooden walkways passing through a 24-hectare mangrove swamp, where you can expect to see scuttling fiddler and mangrove…
- Signal Hill Observatory Platform. Up on Signal Hill, among the art deco mansions at the city-centre's eastern edge, there's an unmissable UFO-like observation pavilion.
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Kota Kinabalu. City centre overlooking the sea. The capital of Sabah on the island of Borneo, this Malaysian city is a growing resort destination due to its proximity to tropical islands, sandy beaches, lush rainforest and Mount Kinabalu.
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Jun 26, 2019 · Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah and the hub of tourism in Malaysian Borneo. Explore wildlife, culture, islands, and mountains near the city center or in the surrounding area. Find out how to get there, what to expect, and where to stay.
