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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 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.
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Pusat Bandar with a trip to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Kota Kinabalu Central Market
During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kota Kinabalu Central Market. 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 Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.
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.
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.
Karambunai
Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.
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 Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sabah State Mosque are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Imago Shopping Mall
- Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
- Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
- Gaya Street Sunday Market
- Sutera Harbour
- Centre Point
- 1Borneo Hypermall
- Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
- Likas Stadium
- Sabah State Mosque
- University of Malaysia Sabah
- Anjung Samudera
- Hospital Wanita Dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah
- City Mall
- Jesselton Quay
- Oceanus Waterfront Mall
- Kompleks Asia City
- KK Plaza
- Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
- Sabah International Convention Centre
- Borneo Marine Research Institute
- Gleneagles Hospital
- Kompleks Karamunsing
- Sabah State Museum
- Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Local Fruits Market
- Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center
- Warisan Square
- Water World Theme Park
- Kiansom Waterfall
- Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple
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