Kota Kinabalu 볼거리

It features Orang-Utans, Proboscis Monkeys, Gibbons, a Sumatran Rhinoceros, some tigers, local deer, various birds in a large aviary, elephants, and other animals. A reptile section will be opened soon. A good alternative to visiting the nature reserves around Sabah for those on a tight schedule, as well as giving you the chance to see the animals much more up close than you would in the jungle.…

Showcases the culture and lifestyle of various indigenous groups of Sabah. The tour offers visitors the opportunity to see and experience the culture and lifestyle of how the indigenous ethnic groups of Borneo used to live in the olden days when electricity had not yet been introduced in their land.…

A huge several kilometres promenade, used mostly by joggers and cyclists, that run along almost all the Likas bay. It starts about 1 km north from Jesselton point and runs up to the huge building of Malaysia Sabah University on the northern end of the bay. There are plenty of food courts and several beaches on the way.…

also known as Gaya Street, it’s located in the city centre surrounding Gaya Street and Beach Street. There is a Sunday market here and many Chinese coffeeshops and restaurants. This area together with the adjacent area around Australia Place near the city police station has the highest concentration of budget hostels in KK.…

Located about half an hour south-east of town, this small park shows the traditional way of life of the Kadazan ethnic group and tells the story of Monsopiad, a Kadazan warrior who lived some 300 years ago and who killed 42 men who attacked his village. The 42 skulls can be viewed in the Hall of Skulls. Getting there: hire a taxi from Kota Kinabalu and arrange to be picked up some hours later.…

The Park is 75km long and 15km wide, with elevation ranging between 100m to 2050m at the peak of Mt. Alab. Most of the park is covered with forest. Getting there: take a bus to Keningau from the long distance bus station near Merdeka Field, depart 7am, 8am, 10am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 5pm, fare is RM16. Taxi to Keningau costs RM120.…

Offers a very nice view of Kota Kinabalu, the coasts and the sea from about 30 km away. The hills are pretty undeveloped but the road is good and new. As of January 2012, there is only one resort and restaurant called Kasih Sayang Resort. Kokol is also fast becoming a hotspot for paragliding.…

Has 3 storeys of exhibits. A good place to understand the history of Kota Kinabalu and Sabah. The museum complex also features the Science and Technology Museum, Sabah Art Gallery and a heritage village. [http://www.sabah.gov.my/artgallery/ Sabah Art Gallery] contains artworks by local artists.

The best place to see the aquatic wildlife of Borneo without leaving the city. Help conserve Sabah wildlife by visiting here. Lots of things to see and do - touch a shark, stroke a snake, watch a turtle. Opportunities for interns & volunteers or simply to dive in the giant tank and feed the fish.

A memorial site on the location of the 1976 plane crash which killed the state chief minister Tun Fuad Stephens and other state cabinet members. There is a nice new food court on site called Grace Point Food Court offering local Sabah, Malaysian, Indian, Chinese, Korean, Thai and other cuisine.

A 24-hectare mangrove conservation area used for recreation, education and research. It is located in Likas along Jalan Bukit Bendera Upper just 5 minutes drive from city centre (15 minutes walk from Signal Hill Observatory). The area is managed by the Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society.

an 18-acre new park in Tanjung Aru completed in 2011 featuring a light and musical water fountain, greenery, children's playground and jogging tracks. The park was built on the land formerly known as Hone Place where British government quarters stood. Fountain show starts at 7PM.

a small park and the only park in the city center located opposite the court complex. It contains the British North Borneo Memorial which commemorates the soldiers who fought and died defending the British Empire during World War I. The memorial was built in 1923.

A collection of 5 islands (Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, Sulug and Mamutik) just of the coast of the city. Travel by speedboat takes about 15-30 minutes depending on the island and departs from the Sabah Parks jetty behind Wisma Merdeka or from Jesselton Point Waterfront jetty.

Dedicated to the 176 members of the Kinabalu Guerrillas who attacked the Japanese occupying forces during World War II, in what was known as the "Double Tenth Revolt" (10/10/1943), who were subsequently detained and executed in Petagas.

Built in 1902 in memory of Francis George Atkinson, the first district officer of Jesselton, as Kota Kinabalu was then called. He died of a tropical disease in the same year at the young age of only 28.

A 10 minutes drive from the city centre is the most popular public beach in the city. Usually frequented by locals for weekend stroll or picnics. There are many foodstalls and a couple of bars.

Where the city meets the hilly jungles of Crocker Range. The park contains 2 restaurants, hawker centers, the Water World theme park, a lake and jogging track.

A 'floating' mosque overlooking Likas Bay is another major mosque in the city with interesting contemporary Islamic architecture.

Roman Catholic church. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu and the cathedral is one of the largest in Sabah.

Tiny pedestrian strip running along the river. Partly abandoned and thus doubtfully a high destination.

Contains an interesting 12-tier pagoda and is part of the Moral Uplifting Society.

The largest mosque in Sabah. Its dome and minaret is decorated with real gold.

Was built around 1940-1950s which still retains its old-style architecture.

A pure Buddhist temple with adjacent Tzer Ying Buddhism Research Society.

Is a horse-racing track operated by Royal Sabah Turf Club in Tuaran.

Has a history of Islamic civilization in Sabah.

The only Sikh Gurdwara in Kota Kinabalu.

Offers a good view of the city centre.

One of two Hindu temple in the city.