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Kota Kinabalu: Kawa Kawa Wildlife River Cruise
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Kota Kinabalu Half Day City Tour
What to do in Kota Kinabalu
Popular places to visit
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.
Oceanus Waterfront Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
You can find out about the history of Likas with a visit to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.
Imago Shopping Mall
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Gaya Street Sunday Market
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
1Borneo Hypermall
During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1Borneo Hypermall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Pusat Bandar with a trip to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Sutera Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Kampung Sembulan Baru with a trip to Sutera Harbour. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.
Areas of Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Anjung Samudera and Centre Point.
Tanjung Aru
Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.
Karambunai
Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.
Kampung Air
Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.
Alamesra
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.
Kepayan
Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Imago Shopping Mall
- Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
- 1Borneo Hypermall
- Gaya Street Sunday Market
- Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
- Sutera Harbour
- Centre Point
- Likas Stadium
- Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
- Hospital Wanita Dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah
- Anjung Samudera
- Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
- University of Malaysia Sabah
- Kompleks Asia City
- City Mall
- Oceanus Waterfront Mall
- Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center
- Sabah State Mosque
- Sabah International Convention Centre
- Jesselton Quay
- Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Borneo Marine Research Institute
- KK Plaza
- Kompleks Karamunsing
- Gleneagles Hospital
- Sabah State Museum
- Local Fruits Market
- Warisan Square
- Kiansom Waterfall
- Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple
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