Kota Kinabalu

Breathtaking natural beauty, fiery sunsets, friendly locals and delicious cuisines blend up together to make a truly divine and exotic tourist spot in Malaysia named Kota Kinabalu. The place can easily overwhelm any tourist with its picturesque beauty and thus tops the charts of places to visit in Malaysia. Not one or two, there are many exciting things to do in Kota Kinabalu also fondly called as KK. When exploring the city, one can take a closer look at the culture and heritage by visiting Mari Cultural Village. The place is home to many Sabahan ethnic communities and visitors can also get chance to indulge in exciting activities like blowpipe making, fire starting & Tattooing. Another most adventurous thing to do in Kota Kinabalu trekking on Mt Kinabalu, one of the highest peaks in South East Asia. Apart from a couple of things mentioned more above, tourists who are interested in wildlife must visit Shangri-La’s Orangutan Care Project, a place dedicated to the rehabilitation of Orangutans. For all the wildlife enthusiasts Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Kinabalu is a must visit. The wildlife park is a home of Borneo Pygmy Elephants, Proboscis monkeys, Malayan tiger, and a few more different species. For all the island lovers Manukan Island Resort is a place to be. This luxury private island resort is one of the best island resorts in the world. Experience the unmatched beauty of protected coral reefs, unparalleled water sports activity, pristine rainforest and beautiful white sand beaches. The most beautiful Island in the whole Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Sapi Island is another must-visit destination and one cannot afford to miss it. “Scuba-Doo” is the must-try activity on the island. The motorbike like mini-submarine helps tourists experience the life under water. For all the architecture lovers Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is the place to be. With the perfect blend of modern and Islamic architecture the mosque highly resembles the Nabawi Mosque in Medina. Apart from these there many other places of tourist interest in the city namely Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Mamutik Island, Kokol Hill, Sabah State Museum, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Sunday market and many more. So pack your bags and look out for the great deals and tour packages to the modern yet authentic Kota Kinabalu, a perfect destination for a family getaway.