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Doesn’t it look inviting….. Kota.. Kina..Balu… it is as if these tranquil waters are whispering ” Come, enjoy the natural beauty and romance of the most fascinating city of the Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu or K K an modern city where one finds all the bounties of nature in its full bloom, from long stretched silvery beaches to paradisal islands, from virgin coral reefs to evergreen rainforests and sky kissing slopes of Mount Kinabalu to enticing gardens which truly define Kinabalu as a ‘Natures Resort City’. The amazing city of Kinabalu, also known as Jesselton is situated at the northwest coast of Borneo Island and is the capital of Sabah state of Malaysia. Dotted with enormous wealth of natural attractions, it is a popular tourism getaway and a thriving business hub in Malaysia.
The wonderful city of Kota Kinabalu has lots of interesting places to visit. One of the top ranking attractions in the city is Tunku Abdul Rahman Park which is a beautiful marine park with a cluster of exotic islands. It is an exceptionally astonishing place to see the beauty of coastal life with long stretched blue beaches, crystal clear waters, coral gardens, tropical rainforests and lot of water activities to enjoy a whole day out with your entire family and friends.
Mosque of Sabah Kota Kinabalu
Menara Tun Mustapha
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is a great place to experience the extensive wildlife and fascinating natural beauty at one spot. It is great to go for jungle trekking and to spot some of the unusual animal species in the park. If you further wish to enjoy a leisure stroll through the mangrove forests, caves and sumptuous coral reefs, come to the Green Connection. It offers a series of freshwater aquariums to see the strange underwater world of colorful fishes, reptiles and corals along with a chance to swim with lovely sharks, real Sharks believe me!! Likas Bird Sanctuary is also a must visit to enjoy colorful feathery creatures amidst the mangrove trees. One of the most iconic landmarks of the city is Menara Tun Mustapha, a 30 storey and 1222 m high building. Also known as Sabah Foundation building, it is recognized as an architectural marvel of Sabah and is also one of the four hanging structures in the world. The State Mosque of Sabah is an outstanding piece of architecture. With its gold inlaid majestic domes and grey walls, it is a must visit attraction in the city. Another famous place of worship is the City Mosque built on a man-made lagoon which offers you an illusion of floating above water. To witness the overwhelming scenic view of entire Kota Kinabalu, visit the Signal Hill Observatory which is the highest point in the city. Apart from it, don’t forget to see the giant statue of Marlin in the heart of the town.
Apart from stunning array of tourist destinations, Kota Kinabalu also offers plentiful of shopping opportunities for shopaholics. Centre point, Karamunsing complex, Wawasan Plaza, KK Plaza and Wisma Merdeka are the most famous shopping hotspots in the city where you can find everything you need at amazingly reasonable price. It is a great holiday spot for a family or individual. It is very inviting and every moment you spend here is rewarding try it Visit Kota Kinabalu, a magical holiday spot.
Kota Kinabalu Cottages
Stunning! Especially the first photo