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What is Kota Kinabalu known for?

by Rhyley Bryan

What is Kota Kinabalu known for?

Kota Kinabalu was granted city status in 2000. Kota Kinabalu is often known as KK both in Malaysia and internationally. It is a major tourist destination and a gateway for travellers visiting Sabah and Borneo….

Kota Kinabalu
• Chinese 亞庇 (Traditional)

Is Kota Kinabalu safe to travel?

Safety in Sabah is not a huge concern, though one should practice caution when traveling by not flaunting valuables. Sabahans, and Malaysians in general, are a peace-loving and friendly people. It is rare to hear of any violent crime committed within KK, especially not against tourists.

Is it expensive in Kota Kinabalu?

A single person estimated monthly costs are 476$ (2,019RM) without rent. Kota Kinabalu is 61.74% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Kota Kinabalu is, on average, 90.44% lower than in New York.

What things to do in Kota Kinabalu (KK)?

Visit the Atkinson Clock Tower. The Atkinson Clock Tower is one of the main landmarks of Kota Kinabalu and dates from 1902.

  • Take a wetland river cruise. The Klias River lies around an hour and a half outside Kota Kinabalu and bisects the larger Klias Wetland Mangrove Forest Reserve.
  • Climb Mount Kinabalu.
  • Admire the fish at the Green Connection Aquarium.

    • Which country is Kota Kinabalu located?

    Kota Kinabalu (pronounced [ˈkɔtɑ kɪnɑbɑlʊ]), formerly Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in Malaysia . It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah.

    What to do in Sabah?

    So here are 6 awesome things to do in Sabah! 1. Climb MT Trusmadi 2. Trek Maliau Basin, the lost world of Sabah 3. Pamper your aching feet and body with a spa 4. Explore Pulau Tiga , the Survivor Island 5. Enjoy the glorious sunset at Manukan Island 6. Spot Proboscis Monkeys during our Wildlife river cruise