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Sabah is indeed a very beautiful state with beautiful beaches, islands and diverse ethnic cultures. Apart from that, the people here are also friendly and the local language of Sabah is also really fun to listen to. If you are a tourist who loves sightseeing to see the beauty of nature & beaches, the choice of interesting places in Kota Kinabalu is very much for you to explore.

 

If you are staying in hotels around Jesselton Point such as Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kota Kinabalu Holiday Hotel, D’Borneo Hotel or Garden Hotel, you can try to see interesting holiday destinations close to Kota Kinabalu City as below. The majority of popular tourist attractions in Sabah you can visit from Bandar KK, if you are not interested in joining a tour, you can patrol with a rental car. Keep exploring.

 

Taman Laut Tungku Abdul Rahman

Lucky people who live in Kota Kinabalu City, do not have to go far to go on holiday if you want to do activities on the island such as snorkeling, relaxing by the beach & parasailing. From Bandar KK, tourists can do such activities on nearby islands such as Pulau Mamutik, Pulau Manukan or Pulau Sapi which are part of the Tungku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. To do island hopping activities here, tourists can take a boat at Jesselton Point jetty. You can find accommodation near Jesselton Point in KK so it is easy to get to the jetty on foot. The attractions on these islands are indeed very interesting. The waters are also clear green suitable for snorkeling activities see coral reefs at the bottom. Depending on the budget, tourists can also do other interesting activities here such as sea walking, scuba doo & even parasailing.

 

 

 

 

 

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park located not far from KK Town is the most ideal destination for you who want to see various species of wild animals, especially those that are popular in Borneo. Located about 40 minutes’ drive from KK city center & the location is very easy to visit by car or public transport. Here tourists have the opportunity to see exotic animals of Borneo such as tigers, bears, elephants, guinea fowl (proboscis monkey), deer & many other interesting animal species.

 

Monsopiad Cultural Village

This cultural village is an interesting place in Kota Kinabalu which is often visited by tourists to immerse themselves in various arts, dances, way of life & ethnic culture in Sabah, especially Kadazan. The attractions here are also very interactive & there is a guide for each group that will explain the attractions here. Activities that are sure to give a new experience here are chopsticks, lighting fires traditionally & trying out the cultural dances of the Kadazan people.

 

Gaya Street Sunday Market

If you are on holiday in Kota Kinabalu, of course you are looking for a destination to buy items to be used as souvenirs for neighbors or maybe colleagues. One of the most recommended destinations is at Gaya Street Sunday Market which only operates on Sunday mornings. A large selection of local handicrafts & food products whether dry or wet can be found here. It is best to come here as early as 6.30 am to avoid congestion with other tourists. In addition, the selection of fresh products & food is also more in the morning.

 

Mari Mari Cultural Village

Another tourist attraction in Kota Kinabalu that is more to the cultural villages of the tribes in Sabah. This destination is also no less interesting for tourists to get closer & learn about various ethnic customs & cultures in Sabah in a more interactive way. Visitors have the opportunity to experience chopsticks, join traditional dances & see how the people here live their daily lives traditionally. Here you also have the opportunity to see historical stories about famous heroes of a bygone era. Most excitingly, there is a room where there is a human skull hanging which is a pirate who was killed by a hero here a while ago.

 

Besides that, there are many more interesting places around Kota Kinabalu that you can visit in addition to doing beneficial activities. If you need a tour guide or car rental package to use while you are in Kota Kinabalu, you can contact DNZ Car Rental where they are one of the Kereta Sewa Kota Kinabalu providers Kota Kinabalu. Affordable rental prices and extremely comfortable and damage -free rental cars.