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Transportation
KKIA is an international airport and also a hub for domestic flights to other places in Sabah. Eg. Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Tawau.
Driving distance between KKIA and Koko Homestay is only about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the traffic.
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Kota Kinabalu International Airport
KKIA is an international airport and also a hub for domestic flights to other places in Sabah. Eg. Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Tawau.
Driving distance between KKIA and Koko Homestay is only about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the traffic.
You make choose to travel to interior of Sabah namely Papar, Beaufort, Tenom by train. It is cheap but limited trips per day. Nearest station to Koko Homestay is Putatan Railway Station.
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Tanjung Aru Railway Station
You make choose to travel to interior of Sabah namely Papar, Beaufort, Tenom by train. It is cheap but limited trips per day. Nearest station to Koko Homestay is Putatan Railway Station.
Jesselton Point, located at north of Kota Kinabalu city, is a prominent ferry terminal to Labuan and Brunei, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Manukan, Sapi, Mamutik, Sulug and Gaya Island) and 5-Star resorts namely Gayana Eco Resort and Bunga Raya Island Resort and Spa.
Discover the antiquity of Kota Kinabalu (Jesselton) as you enter our colossal Medallion Arch and stroll along the 135-meter jetty to capture magnificent sunset while enjoying delicious gluttony from local specialities to western cuisines.
The Management
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
Jalan Haji Mat Saman, 88300 Kota Kinabalu.
Tel: +60 88 240709 Fax: +60 88 249708
Email: jesseltonpoint@bumiria.com.my
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Jesselton Point
Jalan Haji SamanJesselton Point, located at north of Kota Kinabalu city, is a prominent ferry terminal to Labuan and Brunei, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Manukan, Sapi, Mamutik, Sulug and Gaya Island) and 5-Star resorts namely Gayana Eco Resort and Bunga Raya Island Resort and Spa.
Discover the antiquity of Kota Kinabalu (Jesselton) as you enter our colossal Medallion Arch and stroll along the 135-meter jetty to capture magnificent sunset while enjoying delicious gluttony from local specialities to western cuisines.
The Management
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
Jalan Haji Mat Saman, 88300 Kota Kinabalu.
Tel: +60 88 240709 Fax: +60 88 249708
Email: jesseltonpoint@bumiria.com.my
KK Sentral
Jalan KemajuanBus terminal for city bus.
Hospital
GKK is the newest private hospital in Kota Kinabalu. Distance to Koko Homestay is about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu
GKK is the newest private hospital in Kota Kinabalu. Distance to Koko Homestay is about 10 to 15 minutes.
HQE is the largest government tertiary centre in Sabah.
10-15 minutes away from Koko Homestay.
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital
13a Jalan PenampangHQE is the largest government tertiary centre in Sabah.
10-15 minutes away from Koko Homestay.
HQE 2 is a government heart centre.
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Sabah Heart Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Off Jalan DamaiHQE 2 is a government heart centre.
KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital
Jalan DamaiKPJ Sabah is a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu.
A private hospital located at Metrotown, Jalan Lintas, Kota Kinabalu.
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Jesselton Medical Centre Sdn Bhd
Off Jalan TuaranA private hospital located at Metrotown, Jalan Lintas, Kota Kinabalu.
Sightseeing & Attracttions
Location
Gaya Street (Sunday Market) is the place to go on Sunday mornings for some retail therapy. It is located at the Kota Kinabalu Central Business District which has served as the centre for businesses for over a hundred years.
Overview
Gaya Street is closed off to traffic every Sunday morning to make way for the fair. You can buy almost everything here. There are stalls which sell arts, craft, food, fruits, antiques and so much more. This indeed is the best place to experience the culture and the lives of the Sabahan families on a Sunday outing. The Gaya Street Fair starts as early as 6am in the morning until 1pm in the afternoon.
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Gaya Street Sunday Market, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
120 Jalan GayaLocation
Gaya Street (Sunday Market) is the place to go on Sunday mornings for some retail therapy. It is located at the Kota Kinabalu Central Business District which has served as the centre for businesses for over a hundred years.
Overview
Gaya Street is closed off to traffic every Sunday morning to make way for the fair. You can buy almost everything here. There are stalls which sell arts, craft, food, fruits, antiques and so much more. This indeed is the best place to experience the culture and the lives of the Sabahan families on a Sunday outing. The Gaya Street Fair starts as early as 6am in the morning until 1pm in the afternoon.
Imago, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Phase 2 Off Coastal HighwayShopping mall in KK.
Suria Sabah
Jalan Tun RazakShopping Mall in KK.
Jesselton Mall
3 Jalan Haji SamanDuty free mall for foreign tourists.
Located at the end of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and about 6 kilometres from KK City, this place is closest to the hearts of the locals, and just one visit to the beach will tell you why.
Taking its name from the casuarinas or aru trees that fringe the fine sands, this is where one might get a ringside seat to the greatest sunset on earth every evening when the crimson sun dips slowly into the horizon, leaving the vast skies a brilliant red.
The Tanjung Aru beach is also home to Shangri-la’s Tanjung Aru Resort, the Kinabalu Golf Club and the Kinabalu Yacht Club.
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Tanjung Aru Beach
Located at the end of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and about 6 kilometres from KK City, this place is closest to the hearts of the locals, and just one visit to the beach will tell you why.
Taking its name from the casuarinas or aru trees that fringe the fine sands, this is where one might get a ringside seat to the greatest sunset on earth every evening when the crimson sun dips slowly into the horizon, leaving the vast skies a brilliant red.
The Tanjung Aru beach is also home to Shangri-la’s Tanjung Aru Resort, the Kinabalu Golf Club and the Kinabalu Yacht Club.
About 2km south of the city centre, this museum provides an excellent introduction to Sabah's indigenous cultures, with displays focusing on the traditional attire, festivals, customs and crafts of the Dusun, Murut, Rungus, Bajau and other Sabah peoples. Try your hand at playing traditional musical instruments, marvel at the fine embroidery and learn about past headhunting practices of the Murut and Kadazan-Dusun. Upstairs are the centuries-old Chinese ceramics retrieved from the Jade Dragon wreck, circa AD 1300, in 2013.
The adjoining Heritage Village has traditional tribal dwellings, including Kadazan bamboo houses and a Chinese farmhouse, all nicely set on a lily-pad lake.
Next door, the Science & Education Centre has an informative exhibition on the petroleum industry, from drilling to refining and processing.
Hold on to your ticket: it also includes entry to the nearby Museum of Islamic Civilisation.
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Sabah State Museum
Jalan MuziumAbout 2km south of the city centre, this museum provides an excellent introduction to Sabah's indigenous cultures, with displays focusing on the traditional attire, festivals, customs and crafts of the Dusun, Murut, Rungus, Bajau and other Sabah peoples. Try your hand at playing traditional musical instruments, marvel at the fine embroidery and learn about past headhunting practices of the Murut and Kadazan-Dusun. Upstairs are the centuries-old Chinese ceramics retrieved from the Jade Dragon wreck, circa AD 1300, in 2013.
The adjoining Heritage Village has traditional tribal dwellings, including Kadazan bamboo houses and a Chinese farmhouse, all nicely set on a lily-pad lake.
Next door, the Science & Education Centre has an informative exhibition on the petroleum industry, from drilling to refining and processing.
Hold on to your ticket: it also includes entry to the nearby Museum of Islamic Civilisation.
Understand the differences between today’s culture and the culture that our ancestors’ lived in years back by visiting KDCA Cultural Village. You will get to witness our ancestor’s lifestyle at their homes which are built exactly as it was years ago.
The cultural village is located at Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Hongkod Koisaan, Penampang which is about 15 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu City. This cultural village is specially catered for the Kadazandusun tribes in Sabah and there are four (4) major Dusun tribes in Sabah in the village; Dusun Tindal Kota Belud, Dusun Papar, Rungus and Murut.
Kadazandusun Cultural Association Sabah,
Hongkod Koisaan, Km 8,
Penampang Road,P.O. Box 907,
89509 Penampang,Sabah .
+60 88 713 696
+60 88 713 337
koisaan@kdca.org.my
kdcahq@gmail.com
kdca.org.my
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KDCA Cultural Village
39 Jalan PenampangUnderstand the differences between today’s culture and the culture that our ancestors’ lived in years back by visiting KDCA Cultural Village. You will get to witness our ancestor’s lifestyle at their homes which are built exactly as it was years ago.
The cultural village is located at Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Hongkod Koisaan, Penampang which is about 15 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu City. This cultural village is specially catered for the Kadazandusun tribes in Sabah and there are four (4) major Dusun tribes in Sabah in the village; Dusun Tindal Kota Belud, Dusun Papar, Rungus and Murut.
Kadazandusun Cultural Association Sabah,
Hongkod Koisaan, Km 8,
Penampang Road,P.O. Box 907,
89509 Penampang,Sabah .
+60 88 713 696
+60 88 713 337
koisaan@kdca.org.my
kdcahq@gmail.com
kdca.org.my
The Mari Mari Cultural Village is situated amidst a remote forest setting in Kionsom, Inanam; away from the hustling and bustling city. Its surrounding atmosphere may faintly remind you of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Lost World’ in the Sabahan sense.
In the village, you will be introduced to various traditional homes of Sabahan ethnic communities—the Bajau, Lundayeh, Murut, Rungus and Dusun—which are built by descendants of the tribes which they represent.
For a more hands-on experience, check out the little huts in the village where daily routines of traditional Sabahan life come alive. Grab the chance to see blowpipe-making demonstration, fire-starting demonstration using bamboo, tattoo-making demonstration, and get an in-depth look at the mystical symbolisms behind them. Visitors will also get chance to sample Sabahan traditional delicacies from each ethnic group.
A visit to the Mari Mari Cultural Village will be a cultural excursion of a lifetime! See, taste and feel the essence of Sabah presented to you as it was and as it is.
Mari Mari!!
Traverse Tours Sdn Bhd
Unit No 132, Block S,
Alamesra Plaza Utama Phase 3,
Sulaman Coastal Highway,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
+60 88 381 621
sales@riverbug.asia
marimariculturalvillage.my
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
Jalan KionsomThe Mari Mari Cultural Village is situated amidst a remote forest setting in Kionsom, Inanam; away from the hustling and bustling city. Its surrounding atmosphere may faintly remind you of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Lost World’ in the Sabahan sense.
In the village, you will be introduced to various traditional homes of Sabahan ethnic communities—the Bajau, Lundayeh, Murut, Rungus and Dusun—which are built by descendants of the tribes which they represent.
For a more hands-on experience, check out the little huts in the village where daily routines of traditional Sabahan life come alive. Grab the chance to see blowpipe-making demonstration, fire-starting demonstration using bamboo, tattoo-making demonstration, and get an in-depth look at the mystical symbolisms behind them. Visitors will also get chance to sample Sabahan traditional delicacies from each ethnic group.
A visit to the Mari Mari Cultural Village will be a cultural excursion of a lifetime! See, taste and feel the essence of Sabah presented to you as it was and as it is.
Mari Mari!!
Traverse Tours Sdn Bhd
Unit No 132, Block S,
Alamesra Plaza Utama Phase 3,
Sulaman Coastal Highway,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
+60 88 381 621
sales@riverbug.asia
marimariculturalvillage.my
One of the most enduring landmarks in Kota Kinabalu, it stands prominently on a bluff along Signal Hill Road adjacent to the old Police Station. Built in 1905, this all-wood, no-nails structure was built in memory of Francis George Atkinson- the popular first District Officer of Jesselton during the British North Borneo Chartered Company Administration.
This Clock Tower has the distinction of being the oldest standing wooden structure in Kota Kinabalu that survived the destruction of Jesselton town during World War II. Till today, it still serves to keep the city’s time.
The Atkinson Clock Tower is managed by the Sabah Museum under its Antiquity and History section.
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Atkinson Clock Tower
One of the most enduring landmarks in Kota Kinabalu, it stands prominently on a bluff along Signal Hill Road adjacent to the old Police Station. Built in 1905, this all-wood, no-nails structure was built in memory of Francis George Atkinson- the popular first District Officer of Jesselton during the British North Borneo Chartered Company Administration.
This Clock Tower has the distinction of being the oldest standing wooden structure in Kota Kinabalu that survived the destruction of Jesselton town during World War II. Till today, it still serves to keep the city’s time.
The Atkinson Clock Tower is managed by the Sabah Museum under its Antiquity and History section.
The newly opened KK Esplanade invites visitors of all walks of life to come and enjoy it!
Surrounded by famous landmarks such as the Hyatt Regency hotel and Wisma Merdeka shopping complex, this esplanade is a perfect place to chill out and enjoy the atmosphere of KK city. Overlooking the sea, the esplanade also serves as a strategic place to catch a beautiful sunset after a long, hard day.
Located at the heart of the city, this esplanade provides an alluringly unique backdrop for photography enthusiasts to hone their skills. In addition to the benches provided and the wooden platform overlooking the islands, visitors will be amused by the dolphin monument and the smaller statues of fishes decorating the esplanade.
Esplande Kota Kinabalu
The newly opened KK Esplanade invites visitors of all walks of life to come and enjoy it!
Surrounded by famous landmarks such as the Hyatt Regency hotel and Wisma Merdeka shopping complex, this esplanade is a perfect place to chill out and enjoy the atmosphere of KK city. Overlooking the sea, the esplanade also serves as a strategic place to catch a beautiful sunset after a long, hard day.
Located at the heart of the city, this esplanade provides an alluringly unique backdrop for photography enthusiasts to hone their skills. In addition to the benches provided and the wooden platform overlooking the islands, visitors will be amused by the dolphin monument and the smaller statues of fishes decorating the esplanade.
Built on a 2.47 acres site at the Likas bay, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is exemplary of the Islamic contemporary architecture.
Situated near the sea, this majestic white mosque boasts similar features to the Nabawi Mosque in Medina. This floating mosque has a prayer hall which houses three madrasahs and accommodates from 9,000 to 12,000 people at a time.
By far the largest mosque in Kota Kinabalu, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is even possibly the most beautiful one in Malaysia – the man-made lagoon which surrounds it gives a serenely gorgeous and dramatic look to the mosque on a full moon night.
The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is open for the public to visits, however each visitors are required to register with the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque Tourism Management.
Visiting Hours:
Monday – Sunday : 8.00am to 12.00noon, 2.00pm to 3.30pm, 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Friday: Closed
Entrance Fee :
International Visitors : RM 5.00
Malaysian: FOC
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Teluk LikasBuilt on a 2.47 acres site at the Likas bay, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is exemplary of the Islamic contemporary architecture.
Situated near the sea, this majestic white mosque boasts similar features to the Nabawi Mosque in Medina. This floating mosque has a prayer hall which houses three madrasahs and accommodates from 9,000 to 12,000 people at a time.
By far the largest mosque in Kota Kinabalu, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is even possibly the most beautiful one in Malaysia – the man-made lagoon which surrounds it gives a serenely gorgeous and dramatic look to the mosque on a full moon night.
The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is open for the public to visits, however each visitors are required to register with the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque Tourism Management.
Visiting Hours:
Monday – Sunday : 8.00am to 12.00noon, 2.00pm to 3.30pm, 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Friday: Closed
Entrance Fee :
International Visitors : RM 5.00
Malaysian: FOC
Art lovers will take delight in the new Borneo Art Gallery which is catered to meet the fine tastes of painting enthusiasts!
Situated on the 2nd floor of Asia City Complex, this art gallery mainly showcases the artworks of talented local artists as well as several of those by artists from the Philippines and Indonesia. All the paintings exhibited in the art gallery are for sale. Whether you are a devoted art collector or simply someone who appreciates paintings, this gallery is definitely worth visiting.
Further Contact
Suite 2.28, 2nd Floor,
Complex Asia City,
Jln. Asia City, Kota Kinabalu.
+60 88 280 707
+60 88 280 707
info@artborneo.com
artborneo.com
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Sabah Art Gallery
14 Jalan ShantungArt lovers will take delight in the new Borneo Art Gallery which is catered to meet the fine tastes of painting enthusiasts!
Situated on the 2nd floor of Asia City Complex, this art gallery mainly showcases the artworks of talented local artists as well as several of those by artists from the Philippines and Indonesia. All the paintings exhibited in the art gallery are for sale. Whether you are a devoted art collector or simply someone who appreciates paintings, this gallery is definitely worth visiting.
Further Contact
Suite 2.28, 2nd Floor,
Complex Asia City,
Jln. Asia City, Kota Kinabalu.
+60 88 280 707
+60 88 280 707
info@artborneo.com
artborneo.com
The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park was officially open to the public on the 17th February 2007. It is located along the Penampang-Papar old road and is fully developed by the Sabah Wildlife Department.
The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical. The main objective of the park is to become a family-oriented park and the emphasis is put on the Children’s Zoo.
Among the inhabitants of the zoo (zoological component) are the Borneo Pygmy elephants, Proboscis monkey, Malayan tiger, as well as some different species of deer.
The botanical component, on the other hand; offers visitors the opportunity to go jungle trekking along the botanical trail. The paved trail is about 1.4 kilometers long. However, for leisurely strolls, visitors are only advised to walk halfway along the trail.
Further Contact
For more information, please contact the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
+60 88 765 793
+60 88 765 710
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Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park was officially open to the public on the 17th February 2007. It is located along the Penampang-Papar old road and is fully developed by the Sabah Wildlife Department.
The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical. The main objective of the park is to become a family-oriented park and the emphasis is put on the Children’s Zoo.
Among the inhabitants of the zoo (zoological component) are the Borneo Pygmy elephants, Proboscis monkey, Malayan tiger, as well as some different species of deer.
The botanical component, on the other hand; offers visitors the opportunity to go jungle trekking along the botanical trail. The paved trail is about 1.4 kilometers long. However, for leisurely strolls, visitors are only advised to walk halfway along the trail.
Further Contact
For more information, please contact the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
+60 88 765 793
+60 88 765 710
Formerly known as Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary, this site covers 24 hectares (60 acres) of mangrove forest, and is used primarily as a model wetland centre for the purpose of conservation, education, recreation, tourism and research. Kota Kinabalu Wetlands is managed by local NGO, Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society.
A 1.5km boardwalk brings you deep into the mangrove – a unique ecosystem where land meets sea. A 45-minute stroll on the boardwalk is a pleasant experience where you can enjoy fresh air and tranquility, while spotting interesting birds, plants and wildlife.
To date, almost 80 species of birds have been identified at the sanctuary. Other mangrove wildlife that live within Kota Kinabalu Wetlands include monitor lizards, fiddler crabs and many more.
Things to Do:
Apart from self-guided walks, there are a range of activities that can be done at Kota Kinabalu Wetlands, including guided walks, Environmental Education programmes, bird-watching sessions, and corporate volunteer programmes. Advance notice is required.
Further Contact
+60 88 246 955
swcs@sabahwetlands.org
sabahwetlands.org
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Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site
Off Jalan Bukit Bendera UpperFormerly known as Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary, this site covers 24 hectares (60 acres) of mangrove forest, and is used primarily as a model wetland centre for the purpose of conservation, education, recreation, tourism and research. Kota Kinabalu Wetlands is managed by local NGO, Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society.
A 1.5km boardwalk brings you deep into the mangrove – a unique ecosystem where land meets sea. A 45-minute stroll on the boardwalk is a pleasant experience where you can enjoy fresh air and tranquility, while spotting interesting birds, plants and wildlife.
To date, almost 80 species of birds have been identified at the sanctuary. Other mangrove wildlife that live within Kota Kinabalu Wetlands include monitor lizards, fiddler crabs and many more.
Things to Do:
Apart from self-guided walks, there are a range of activities that can be done at Kota Kinabalu Wetlands, including guided walks, Environmental Education programmes, bird-watching sessions, and corporate volunteer programmes. Advance notice is required.
Further Contact
+60 88 246 955
swcs@sabahwetlands.org
sabahwetlands.org
Signal Hill, the highest point in the city, is one of the best places to get a good view of Kota Kinabalu.
Just a couple of minutes drive from Padang Merdeka will bring you to the airy deck where you can get amazing views that extend to the outlying islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and further.
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Signal Hill Observatory Tower
78 Jalan AsramaSignal Hill, the highest point in the city, is one of the best places to get a good view of Kota Kinabalu.
Just a couple of minutes drive from Padang Merdeka will bring you to the airy deck where you can get amazing views that extend to the outlying islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and further.
Sabah is proud of its multiculturalism and this is often reflected in its diverse architecture. The Puh Toh Tze temple is a Buddhist temple located off Tuaran Road.
Built in 1980, the temple stands out with its traditional Chinese roofing and structure. Ten large statues of deities adorn the temple with the Goddess of Mercy, Kwan Yin, standing tall at the main entrance of the temple.
Further Contact
For more info:
Sabah Tourism Board
+60 88 212 117
Pu Toh Si Temple
Sabah is proud of its multiculturalism and this is often reflected in its diverse architecture. The Puh Toh Tze temple is a Buddhist temple located off Tuaran Road.
Built in 1980, the temple stands out with its traditional Chinese roofing and structure. Ten large statues of deities adorn the temple with the Goddess of Mercy, Kwan Yin, standing tall at the main entrance of the temple.
Further Contact
For more info:
Sabah Tourism Board
+60 88 212 117
Perdana Park is a leisure area which offers a range of recreational activities and eateries. The park features a running track and is a popular spot for runners. In between runs, you can opt to squeeze in a quick workout at any of the exercise areas found around the lake. Take a soothing (barefoot) walk on the ‘reflexology path’ while your children occupy themselves at any of the two playgrounds found here.
Perdana Park offers one of the best seats in town to enjoy a spectacular sunset on a clear day. Visitors are also spoilt for choice with the wide selection of eateries found here. But the main attraction of Perdana Park is none other than the musical water fountain which comes alive from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Mondays to Thursdays. On weekends, the performance runs an extra half hour. Each sessions runs for 20 minutes with 10-minutes intervals.
The water fountain is fascinatingly synchronized to the accompanying music and lights, creating a dazzling visual display. Children especially love watching the sudden bursts of water, sprouting and leaping in the air to the sounds of local tunes such as ‘Sayang Kinabalu’ as well as classical favourites by the likes of Mozart.
The park is handicap-friendly with wheelchair ramps and reserved parking space for the disable. Entrance to the park is free but parking charges apply.
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Perdana Park Lake
Jalan Tanjung AruPerdana Park is a leisure area which offers a range of recreational activities and eateries. The park features a running track and is a popular spot for runners. In between runs, you can opt to squeeze in a quick workout at any of the exercise areas found around the lake. Take a soothing (barefoot) walk on the ‘reflexology path’ while your children occupy themselves at any of the two playgrounds found here.
Perdana Park offers one of the best seats in town to enjoy a spectacular sunset on a clear day. Visitors are also spoilt for choice with the wide selection of eateries found here. But the main attraction of Perdana Park is none other than the musical water fountain which comes alive from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Mondays to Thursdays. On weekends, the performance runs an extra half hour. Each sessions runs for 20 minutes with 10-minutes intervals.
The water fountain is fascinatingly synchronized to the accompanying music and lights, creating a dazzling visual display. Children especially love watching the sudden bursts of water, sprouting and leaping in the air to the sounds of local tunes such as ‘Sayang Kinabalu’ as well as classical favourites by the likes of Mozart.
The park is handicap-friendly with wheelchair ramps and reserved parking space for the disable. Entrance to the park is free but parking charges apply.
Kota Kinabalu’s one-stop dining and entertainment centre is found right here along the famous Waterfront. The Waterfront is a popular hangout for both locals and visitors alike.
Plenty of food outlets to choose from, from Indian cuisine to fusion food. The Waterfront would come to life at night, a popular after-hours hangout and lots of great places to enjoy happy hours as you watch the sun set over the South China Sea.
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KK Waterfront
Kota Kinabalu’s one-stop dining and entertainment centre is found right here along the famous Waterfront. The Waterfront is a popular hangout for both locals and visitors alike.
Plenty of food outlets to choose from, from Indian cuisine to fusion food. The Waterfront would come to life at night, a popular after-hours hangout and lots of great places to enjoy happy hours as you watch the sun set over the South China Sea.
Oceanus Waterfront Mall
31 Jalan Tun Fuad StephenTanjung Lipat
Jalan Tun Fuad StephensPulau Mamutik
Gaya Island
Manukan Island
Pulau Sapi
Kampong Mantanani
Kinabalu National Park
Manantial de agua caliente de Poring, Ranau, Sabah.
The Tip of Borneo
Sumangkap Gong-Making Village
Desa Cattle Dairy Farm
Jalan Cinta Mata MesilouLadang Tea Sabah
Beg berkunciGombizau Honey Bee Farm
Food scene
Little Italy has always been an all-time favourite of the locals as well as visitors in Sabah since first opening its doors for business in 2000.
The dishes in their menu are influenced from the Central North of Italy, with recipes have been passed down from generations of more than 100 years! Little Italy offers 17 types of pasta noodles and 32 different homemade sauces. This will give you 544 different types of pasta dishes. Freshly made on a daily basis, the restaurant ensures the quality and standard of the food are maintained at its best.
Opting for a healthier meal? No worries, they serve low fat meals too. You can still satisfy your needs by enjoying a good authentic Italian cuisine!
For more information:
Opening Hours: 10:30am to 11:00pm daily
Address: Ground Floor, Hotel Capital, Jalan Haji Saman, 88000 Kota Kinabalu.
T: 088-232 231
W: www.littleitaly-kk.com/
Facebook: @LittleItalykk
Instagram: @littleitaly.kk
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Little Italy
Jalan Haji SamanLittle Italy has always been an all-time favourite of the locals as well as visitors in Sabah since first opening its doors for business in 2000.
The dishes in their menu are influenced from the Central North of Italy, with recipes have been passed down from generations of more than 100 years! Little Italy offers 17 types of pasta noodles and 32 different homemade sauces. This will give you 544 different types of pasta dishes. Freshly made on a daily basis, the restaurant ensures the quality and standard of the food are maintained at its best.
Opting for a healthier meal? No worries, they serve low fat meals too. You can still satisfy your needs by enjoying a good authentic Italian cuisine!
For more information:
Opening Hours: 10:30am to 11:00pm daily
Address: Ground Floor, Hotel Capital, Jalan Haji Saman, 88000 Kota Kinabalu.
T: 088-232 231
W: www.littleitaly-kk.com/
Facebook: @LittleItalykk
Instagram: @littleitaly.kk
Anjung Senja is a flower-lined seafront walk that occupies west of the Waterfront, overlooking the sea and islands off KK City with a partial view of Sutera Harbour Resort at left. 'Anjung' which means porch, and 'Senja' (dusk) refers to the large hawker center erected along the esplanade that only opens completely in the evening.
A great place for catching KK's famous sunsets with delicious local food, also connected to Anjung Senja at east is the premier Oceanus Waterfront Mall, while the closest accommodation in the vicinity are Promenade Hotel and family apartments Marina Court Resort Condominium and Api-Api Center.
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Anjung Senja
Jalan Tun Fuad StephensAnjung Senja is a flower-lined seafront walk that occupies west of the Waterfront, overlooking the sea and islands off KK City with a partial view of Sutera Harbour Resort at left. 'Anjung' which means porch, and 'Senja' (dusk) refers to the large hawker center erected along the esplanade that only opens completely in the evening.
A great place for catching KK's famous sunsets with delicious local food, also connected to Anjung Senja at east is the premier Oceanus Waterfront Mall, while the closest accommodation in the vicinity are Promenade Hotel and family apartments Marina Court Resort Condominium and Api-Api Center.
Ranked at the top in the list of best seafood restaurants in Kota Kinabalu is the Welcome Seafood Restaurant. What makes the restaurant so popular is its simple and delicious seafood dishes and the restaurant’s friendly atmosphere.
Some of the most popular dishes offered here include a wide variety of fresh fish, lobsters and shrimps, prawns and crabs all available in sauté, fried and steamed options. Apart from that, the restaurant also serves some flavorful seafood soups, side dishes made from fresh local produce and locally flavored seafood dishes.
You can also pick your seafood if you want, because the restaurant has a small aquarium with live seafood display. Those who don’t want to eat anything from the menu can place a special request and the chef can cook the seafood dish in various styles as per the customer’s choice. The service is fast and quick. Just order what you want to eat, wait for ten minutes and enjoy freshly cooked seafood with your loved ones.
Address:
Lot G 15-16, GF
Kompleks Asia City,
Jalan Asia City, Kota Kinabalu
Zip:88300
Price range: Affordable (RM145.30 for 4 people)
This small scale restaurant offers a scrumptious seafood menu at affordable prices.
Is it Halal certified?
Yes, this is a Halal certified restaurant.
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Welcome Seafood Restaurant
Jalan Asia CityRanked at the top in the list of best seafood restaurants in Kota Kinabalu is the Welcome Seafood Restaurant. What makes the restaurant so popular is its simple and delicious seafood dishes and the restaurant’s friendly atmosphere.
Some of the most popular dishes offered here include a wide variety of fresh fish, lobsters and shrimps, prawns and crabs all available in sauté, fried and steamed options. Apart from that, the restaurant also serves some flavorful seafood soups, side dishes made from fresh local produce and locally flavored seafood dishes.
You can also pick your seafood if you want, because the restaurant has a small aquarium with live seafood display. Those who don’t want to eat anything from the menu can place a special request and the chef can cook the seafood dish in various styles as per the customer’s choice. The service is fast and quick. Just order what you want to eat, wait for ten minutes and enjoy freshly cooked seafood with your loved ones.
Address:
Lot G 15-16, GF
Kompleks Asia City,
Jalan Asia City, Kota Kinabalu
Zip:88300
Price range: Affordable (RM145.30 for 4 people)
This small scale restaurant offers a scrumptious seafood menu at affordable prices.
Is it Halal certified?
Yes, this is a Halal certified restaurant.
NON HALAL
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh (佑记肉骨茶) is the most crowded restaurant in Gaya Street of Kota Kinabalu city after office hours, and throngs of local and tourists come to try their famous Bak Kut Teh (肉骨茶 in Chinese), which is pork and organs simmered for hours in soup of herbs and spices (such as star anise, cinnamon, cloves, dang gui and garlic).
The broth has nice aroma of traditional herb and the soup is thick and rich in meat sweetness. Once it enters your mouth, your body will send you a rewarding signal to tell you that it’s nutritious stuff.
43 personas locales recomiendan
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
7 Jalan GayaNON HALAL
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh (佑记肉骨茶) is the most crowded restaurant in Gaya Street of Kota Kinabalu city after office hours, and throngs of local and tourists come to try their famous Bak Kut Teh (肉骨茶 in Chinese), which is pork and organs simmered for hours in soup of herbs and spices (such as star anise, cinnamon, cloves, dang gui and garlic).
The broth has nice aroma of traditional herb and the soup is thick and rich in meat sweetness. Once it enters your mouth, your body will send you a rewarding signal to tell you that it’s nutritious stuff.
SOULed Out Kota Kinabalu is located in Imago Mall where it offers a lively, water-side location where to enjoy food, drinks and live music.
At SOULed OUT Kota Kinabalu hugs have literally sprouted wings, soared across the South China Sea and landed in Kota Kinabalu. Or so they say.
It’s the 4th SOULed OUT’s outlet in Malaysia and they’re ready to serve up some lip-smacking delicious food and drinks that’s interesting, delightful and, of course, thirst quenching.
Find them in Imago KK Times Square Shopping Mall, where SOULed OUT has been specifically engineered for chilling out, for locals as well as travellers.
22 personas locales recomiendan
SOULed OUT
Jalan CoastalSOULed Out Kota Kinabalu is located in Imago Mall where it offers a lively, water-side location where to enjoy food, drinks and live music.
At SOULed OUT Kota Kinabalu hugs have literally sprouted wings, soared across the South China Sea and landed in Kota Kinabalu. Or so they say.
It’s the 4th SOULed OUT’s outlet in Malaysia and they’re ready to serve up some lip-smacking delicious food and drinks that’s interesting, delightful and, of course, thirst quenching.
Find them in Imago KK Times Square Shopping Mall, where SOULed OUT has been specifically engineered for chilling out, for locals as well as travellers.
Upperstar
Upperstar Cafe & Bar Segama
Jalan Enam BelasAnjung Selera Food Stall
Jalan Tun Fuad StephensSeafood restaurant.
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Restaurant Makanan Laut Gayang, Sulaman Tuaran, Sabah.
Jalan SulamanSeafood restaurant.
Nightlife
Cowboy Bar
Jalan Singgah Mata999 Bar Kota Kinabalu
28 Jln Haji YaakubKuta Bistro
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephensbeer nest Mixo
Jalan Tun Fuad StephensMynt Club
Jalan Tuh FuadThe Shamrock Irish Bar
1664 Jalan Tun Fuad StephenThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Waterfront Outlet
Hard Rock Cafe
Nearby shops
These are nearby shops reachable by walking.
Servay Hypermarket Putatan branch, Sabah.
3 Lorong Grand Plaza 3Giant Hypermarket Putatan
Jalan PutatanKFC Putatan Plaza
Jalan PutatanGolden Dragon City
Lot I1-I8 Block I Lorong Grand Plaza Putatan 4Watsons Putatan Sabah
Pizza Hut Putatan
Jalan PutatanKAISON @ Putatan
Public Bank
Permai Polyclinics @ Putatan
Tung Fong Therapy & Reflexology Center
Jalan PutatanAirways Cafe
Kak Kiah Coffee House Putatan
Lorong Royal Plaza PutatanSuper Save
Lot 3-7,KM 11.2 Jln PutatanMulti-Bake
Coastal HighwaySupreme Ayam Penyet Cafe
Jalan PutatanBank Rakyat
Lot 5 & 6 Jln PutatanOne Place Mall