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 - Sightseeing | Kota Kinabalu
Discover the underwater world of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park on a day trip to Manukan and Sapi Islands. Enjoy a barbecue lunch on Sapi Island and choose from a variety of activities.
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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 - Snorkeling | Kota Kinabalu
Embark on a tropical adventure to Mengalum Island from Kota Kinabalu. Explore two stunning snorkeling sites, indulge in a delicious buffet-style lunch, and relax on the sandy beaches.
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7 - Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen
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8 - Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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9 - Borneo
13 km away
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Pictures and Stories of Kota Kinabalu from Influencers
5 pictures of Kota Kinabalu from Samson Thomas, EJ Yao, Pat Whelen and other travelers
- Pillars of Sabah location in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Haydn Golden | ©Unsplash
- the great kota kinabalu mountain view ...click to read more
- Experienced by @EJ Yao | ©Unsplash
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