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Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch
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Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu
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Zen & Splash: Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga in Tanjung Aru
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.
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.
Sutera Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Kota Kinabalu 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.
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.
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 Kompleks Asia City.
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.
Likas
Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.
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- Imago Shopping Mall
- Gaya Street Sunday Market
- Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
- 1Borneo Hypermall
- Sutera Harbour
- Centre Point
- Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
- Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
- Likas Stadium
- Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
- KK Plaza
- Kompleks Asia City
- Hospital Wanita Dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah
- University of Malaysia Sabah
- Jesselton Quay
- Sabah State Mosque
- City Mall
- Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center
- Sabah International Convention Centre
- Anjung Samudera
- Oceanus Waterfront Mall
- Kompleks Karamunsing
- Warisan Square
- Borneo Marine Research Institute
- Sabah State Museum
- Gleneagles Hospital
- Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple
- Local Fruits Market
- Tun Mustapha Tower
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