A relatively new and well managed area, Kota Kinabalu is a great place to base your Malaysian trip. Local parks offer visitors hiking trails to see the diverse variety of life, while snorkeling among coral beds and sea turtles is a favorite activity for underwater explorers.
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Climbing Mt Kinabalu | Jan 09 07'
Climbing Mt Kinabalu was one of my main objectives of heading to Sabah. Before that, I had looked into many photos of this beautiful mountain and I... Continue reading »
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Sabah and Sarawack, Borneo | Jul 02 06'
I arrived in the small capital of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah mid morning from KL. My plan being to head directly for the Information Center to book... Continue reading »
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Mt. Kinabalu: The Hardest Day of My Life | Jan 29 06'
"one-step, one-breath "
Excited to leave the city and shopping in Singapore, we arrived at the little airport in Kota Kinabalu late on January 30. The next morning we hop... Continue reading »
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Climbing the Mighty Mountain | Jun 17 07'
"The surrounding mountains were being lit up by the rising sun and the mushroom clouds turned orange"
We arrived in Kota Kinabalu thinking we weren't going to be able to do the climb at all. We had called the previous day and it was all booked up. L... Continue reading »
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Let's see what all the fuss is with Borneo... | Mar 06 08'
Ah, what a good decision to leave Thailand for Borneo! People here are so friendly, no one is trying to scam you (at least they've done it re... Continue reading »
Real Travelers' Top Ten Lists for Kota Kinabalu
Popular Kota Kinabalu Hotels
- Nexus Resort Karambunai
- Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort
- Sutera Harbour Resort
- Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
- Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
- Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
- The Magellan Sutera
- Promenade Hotel
- Berjaya Palace Hotel
- Ang's Hotel
Popular Kota Kinabalu Things to Do
- Kinabalu Park
- You can only CLIMB! Well catch the sunrise and sunset, they are majestic! Lower the mountain u can spend some time birdwatching or exploring the vegetation :)
- Relaxing on the Islands off the city
- GRAZIE's new special dish for October- Italian Restaurant
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