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2025 Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 2)
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
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University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
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Popular Types of Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Museums | Specialty exhibition halls | Leisure activities | Spa/massage | Farms and pastures | Camping · Campsites | Outdoor activities | Cycling | Mountain climbing | Water sports | Parks
Popular Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
President & Central Committee of SIB Sabah Council | Tun Mustapha Gallery | Green Connection | Lintasan Deasoka | Tiya Spa & Reflexology | Spa Asli | Escapee | Pet Paradise | Jasmine Massage | KOTA KINABALU SAN CHING TAOISM ASSOCIATION 亞庇蓮花山三清宮 | Sulug Island | Poring Hot Springs | Al Kauthar Mosque | Tanjung Aru Beach | syarikat letrik malaysia workshop | Jesselton Residences | EZ Money Sdn Bhd | Taska Eve (Eve Playschool) | Girl Guides Association | HB Safety Equipment Sdn Bhd | True Jesus Church (TJC) Kolombong | Gereja Pelita Cahaya Sabah - Damai | Tropical Divers Sabah | JSK Borneo Reef Sea World | Taman Awam Teluk Likas | Sabah Shell Petroleum Co Ltd | BELLA SUNSET SPA | Christ The King Church, Kota Kinabalu | Masjid Nurul Hikmah Mosque | Hockey Stadium
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Popular Restaurants in Kota Kinabalu
Seng Hing Coffee Shop | Ferdinand's | Sky Blu Bar | Yee Fung Laksa | Restoran Jeti | Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant | Welcome Seafood Restaurant | Nagisa Japanese Restaurant | Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh | Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap | Fook Yuen Gaya Street | Diner | FIVE SAILS | Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant | Little Italy @ Capital | Cafe TATU at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa - Kota Kinabalu | GRAZIE Restaurant | Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant | Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant | Shang Palace | Alu-Alu Kitchen | Beyond Veggie | 5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork | Wiya Chicken Rice | Sri Tanjung Seafood Restaurant | Nook Cafe | Restoran Sri Melaka | AL FRESCO | Gayang Seafood Restaurant, Sulaman Tuaran, Sabah | Seri Selera Kg Air
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More Things To Do in Kota Kinabalu
Turtle Garden Resort River Cruise, Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Day Tour with Dinner & High-Tea | Tanjung Aru Sunrise and Sunset SUP Experience 2.5 hours | Half-Day Kota Kinabalu Highlights Tour: University Malaysia Sabah Mosque, Floating Mosque, Sabah State Mosque, Tun Mustapha Tower & Local Market | Mari Mari Cultural Village & Kawa Mangrove Day Tour with Lunch, High Tea, Buffet Dinner & Fireflies | Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) Share Airport Transfer with Add-on Available | Malaysia Sabah + Mount Kinabalu + Mount Kinabalu National Park one-day tour | Sabah Kawa Mangrove & Fireflies River Cruise with Hi-Tea & Dinner - Share Tour Option | Mari Mari Cultural Village One-Day Tour in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Kawa Mangrove Forest One-Day Tour High-Tea & Dinner in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Malaysia | Kinabalu Park & Poring Hotspring (First World's Heritage) | [Three Islands] Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty - Manukan & Mamutik Island & Sapi Island Round-Trip Ferry Ticket | Kawa Kawa River Cruise & Fireflies One Day Tour (with Hi-Tea & Buffet Dinner + Floating Mosque) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. | [Single Island] Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty - Manukan Island Round-Trip Ferry Ticket | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Sabah Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour with Authentic Big Prawn Laksa Lunch - Share Tour Option | Mari Mari Cultural Village Half Day Tour | Padas White Water Rafting Adventure Grade 3 & 4 with Complimentary Train Ride | Sabah | one-day tour to Mount Kinabalu National Park in Malaysia | Private half day Kinabalu city tour | Kota Kinabalu Kiulu Water Raft and Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour | Tanjong Aru Beach SUP 2.5 hours [Tanjong Aru Sunrise and Sunset SUP Experience 2.5 hours in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah｜0 basic teaching] | Sabah Kota Kinabalu Dreamer Island Snorkeling/Diving 1 Day Shared Tour Optional with Watersport | Jiulu River Rafting with Lunch [Level 1-2] | Kota Kinabalu Diving Certification AOW 3 Days [SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course] | Sabah Kota Kinabalu Mengalum Island Snorkeling 1 Day Shared Tour | Sabah Kota Kinabalu 6 Hours Half Day City Area Car Hire with Guide – Private Tour Option | Desa Cattle Ranch + ATV + Paragliding one-day tour[Lunch Included] - shared tour Tour | Sabah 1 Day City Tour: Sabah Museum, Crocodile Farm, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque & Kokol Hill | Menghe Mangrove Boat Tour [Lunch and shared tour Tour Included] | Sabah + Mermaid Island one-day tour | Lovely Mantanani Island Snorkeling Day Tour & Cabana Mangrove, Beach Hitea&Fireflies - Shared Option
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