About Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, is one growing resort destination in Malaysia due to its closeness to tropical islands and Mount Kinabalu.
Mount Kinabalu, the sacred mountain to locals, is Borneo's tallest mountain. For those who enjoy mountain climbing, you may wish to pit your skills to the mountain.
Besides Mount Kinabalu, you may wish to explore Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, a good alternative to visiting the nature reserves around Sabah if you are on a tight schedule. Also hop by Monsopiad Cultural Village to discover the way of life of the Kadazan ethnic group.
You can pick up earls, local handicrafts, home decorations and even crystals at the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market. Other souvenirs there include keychains, t-shirts, wooden statues, batiks, sarongs, rattan handicraft and much more.
For food, you may wish to try the outdoor food stalls fronting the sea or the coffee shops along the streets. There are also fast food for the not-so-adventurous and also expensive restaurants for those with deeper pockets. Do try out the BBQ roast and the fishhead curry while you are exploring.
There are quite a number of pubs and lounges at Kota Kinabalu, so get yourself a drink and relax into the night after you are tired from a day of exploring.
Kota Kinabalu hotels are relatively affordable, comparable to many other hotels in Malaysia. For those on budget, you can get a comfortable room easily at around MYR110. If you wish to spend more, you can consider getting a hotel room for over MYR3,300 at a Kota Kinabalu luxury hotel.
