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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 romantic 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Centre Point
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Centre Point. Stroll along the marina or seek out the 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
- Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
- 1Borneo Hypermall
- Sutera Harbour
- Gaya Street Sunday Market
- Centre Point
- Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
- Likas Stadium
- Anjung Samudera
- Kompleks Asia City
- Oceanus Waterfront Mall
- Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
- Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center
- Sabah International Convention Centre
- University of Malaysia Sabah
- Hospital Wanita Dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah
- City Mall
- Sabah State Mosque
- KK Plaza
- Borneo Marine Research Institute
- Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Jesselton Quay
- Gleneagles Hospital
- Kompleks Karamunsing
- Sabah State Museum
- Warisan Square
- Local Fruits Market
- Kiansom Waterfall
- Handicraft Market
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