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Sunset Sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu
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Introduction Sunset Sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu
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The sunset in Kota Kinabalu attracts numerous tourists and photography enthusiasts. As the sun sets, the horizon gradually turns a brilliant golden red, and the coastline of Kota Kinabalu becomes a breathtaking painting. At this time, standing on the beach or on the nearby observation deck, you can witness this natural wonder with your own eyes. As the sun slowly sinks into the horizon, the color of the sky is constantly changing, from golden yellow to orange-red, to deep purple, and finally to a tranquil deep blue. Every moment is breathtakingly beautiful.
Trip Moments Sunset Sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu
Sunset Sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu Trip Moments
Kota Kinabalu 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Explore the "Land of the Lost" and Discover the City Morning: Enter Kinabalu Park, relax in the Poring Hot Springs, cross the rainforest on the canopy walkway, and encounter exotic flowers and lively squirrels, as if you have entered a fairyland. Enjoy authentic food at the park restaurant at noon. Afternoon: Head to the University of Sabah, leave a romantic photo in front of the pink mosque, and enjoy the stunning sea view from the observation deck. In the evening, taste laksa, satay, and other delicacies on Gaya Street, and shop at the night market. Tips: There are many mosquitoes in Kinabalu Park, so remember to bring mosquito repellent. You can bargain when shopping on Gaya Street to experience the fun of local transactions. Day 2: "Blue" Fun and Cultural Exploration Morning: Head to Mantanani Island, dance with colorful tropical fish in the clear sea, and stroll along the white sandy beach. Have a picnic on the island at noon. Afternoon: Return to the city to visit the City Mosque, admire the golden mosque in the sunset, and then stroll through the Sabah Museum to appreciate the charm of indigenous culture. Tips: Prepare seasickness medicine in advance when going to Mantanani Island to prevent discomfort from the bumpy ride. When visiting the City Mosque, respect religious customs, dress appropriately, and women should wear headscarves. Day 3: "Green" Leisure and Food Tour Morning: Go to Kokol Hill, fly a paraglider in the sky, and overlook the mountain, sea, and city views. Enjoy delicious food at a nearby restaurant at noon. Afternoon: Head to Mari Mari Cultural Village, participate in traditional activities, and feel the enthusiasm of the indigenous people. Return home with beautiful memories in the evening. Tips: Choose a reputable business for the Kokol Hill paragliding project to ensure safety. Actively participate in interactions during the cultural village experience to better appreciate the local customs.
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Stunning Harbour View!
A short getaway staycation at The Magellan Sutera was kinda amazing! The stunning harbour view is just incredible! The swimming pool area one of the best in Malaysia, its huge and can accommodate all the hotel guests. We just spend whole day here enjoying the view and the swimming pool! The rooms is abit old but the beds were very comfortable, if they can renovate abit will be perfect! Don’t miss the sunset harbour view, it’s just unforgettable! Overall very relaxing stay with 5 star harbour view! #staycation
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awesome vacations!!
Had a solo trip recently to KK!! checked into Aloha residence!! The residence are so convenient and easy to go any where!! Rent a bike for one day and explore many places in KK included tamparulli, Tuaran, and sabah university!!! Memorable trip !! thank you Sabah I can see how Malaysian are united over there!!! #kotakinbalu #sabah #seafood
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"Kota Kinabalu Beach: A Great Place to Enjoy Water Activities".
1. Beach Overview - Kota Kinabalu Beach is located in Sabah, Malaysia. It has a long white sandy beach and clear waters. 2. How to Get There - By plane: Arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport first, then take a taxi or local public transportation to the beach. The distance from the airport to the beach varies depending on the beach, and it is about a 20-60 minute drive. 3. Best Time to Visit - You can visit all year round, but the dry season is from April to September. The weather is better, there is less rain, and it is more suitable for beach activities. 4. Activities - Water Activities - Snorkeling: Many waters have rich coral reefs and tropical fish. The rental price for snorkeling equipment is about MYR 50-100/day. - Diving: Suitable for tourists with diving certificates. The price for a diving experience is MYR 300-500. - Surfing: Some beaches have good waves. You can rent a surfboard locally. The price is about MYR 80-150/day. - Beach Leisure - Sunbathe and stroll on the beach. Many beaches have lounge chairs for rent, about MYR 20-30/day. 5. Food Recommendations - Seafood: Sabah seafood is fresh and affordable, such as cream tiger prawns, spicy stir-fried crabs, etc. The per capita consumption is MYR 50-150. - Local Snacks: Such as Sabah Laksa, etc. The price for a serving is MYR 10-30. 6. Accommodation - Luxury Hotels: Located near the beach, with complete facilities. The price for a sea view room is MYR 800-2,000/night. - Budget Homestays: A little further from the beach, the price is MYR 100-500/night.
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Beautiful Mamutik@Sabah, Malaysia
Location - Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Attractions - Mamutik Island is one of the smallest and quietest islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park approximately 8km off the Kota Kinabalu coast of Sabah. This island stretched out about 200m of white sandy beach in length, which allows every visitor a fair share of space to swim freely without the worries of colliding with each other. A good place to relax by the beach without much disturbance for the entire day😉. Reminder: do watch out for jellyfish in the calm sea, nobody wants to get hurt😆. #createwithtrip #travelwithgeo #travelinspiration #travelphotography #beachlife #staycation #sabahtrip #malaysiatravel #island
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What a Relaxing Stay…..
The Magellan Resort is a really place to spend your holiday. The resort have plenty facilities that can occupy your day, they have Golf, ballroom, gymnasium, swimming pools, bowls, golf, indoor tennis court and many more. The swimming pools are awesome, just beside the sea so the view is superb! You can also just order a coconut drink and sit down relaxing the whole afternoon near to harbour front. Don’t miss the beautiful sunset by the harbour as well…it’s just stunning! This place is suitable for functions, family outing or honeymoon.. highly recommended.. #passionpassport #mytripvlog #tripblazers #staycation #本地遊 #summervacation #sabahtrip #kinabalu4
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Nice Hotel 👍🏻
#mymymemories Ibis Style @ Kota Kinabalu Getting there - 1, Jln Taipan 28, Inanam, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Highlight - Located in the district of Inanam, overlooking the gleaming views of the cityscape & lush greenery of the Sinulihan hills. ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam features 184 rooms with free high speed WiFi, restaurant. #awesomepic #couplestrip
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kotakinabalutrip
Guan’s Kopitiam
#kotakinabalutrip No pork served. Been here three times and F&B quality, service is consistent. Had Garlic Toast and Curry Chicken with Toast + White Coffee (Hot & Cold). Lunchtime would be very crowded to the point that you may have to queue outside entrance door (waiting for available table). Place has AC but can be a little warm during after 2pm-4pm especially when shop is full with crowd, because shop is facing sunset direction. Has ground level & first floor level dining area. Variety of food & beverages offer (see photos). They even offer Dinner Menu which only be available after 6pm. A nice city kopitiam spot for a quick bite but parking is very limited from 8am-4pm daily
Wow, Magellan's Silk Resort is a paradise on earth!
First of all, the environment here is breathtaking! 🌿🌊 The endless beach, crystal-clear water, and tall palm trees make you feel like you're in a postcard. Every morning, the sun shines on your face, and the sea breeze gently blows, which is a great enjoyment in life! Secondly, the accommodation is superb! 🏰 Each room is spacious and bright, decorated luxuriously and comfortably. Lying in bed, you can hear the sound of the waves lapping on the beach, which is a natural lullaby that guarantees you a good night's sleep. Moreover, the food here is also first-class! 🍽️ From fresh seafood to authentic local cuisine, every bite is a feast for the taste buds. In addition, the waiters are very friendly and always smile, making you feel at home. Finally, the resort offers a variety of activities! 🏄♂️ Diving, surfing, yoga classes, and various parties make your vacation fulfilling and fun. In short, Magellan's Silk Resort is definitely worth a visit! Bring your family and friends and go on a trip! 🎉🎉🎉
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WONDERFUL VIEW !
⛳️ Jesselton Quay, Kota Kinabalu Booked for Seaview and look at the sunset!!! Stunning don’t you think? Thumb-up for the view. For first timer, the check-in procedure quite complicated and confusing. After done with the payment, the person in charge will give you an instruction on how to get the key. Make sure to double check which tower you’ve booked. Tower A or B? So, extra alert! This two tower will bring you to different place, once you go to the wrong tower, you won’t get your room key. How to get the key? First thing first, make sure you’re at the correct Tower according to your booking. Then, the next step is, you’ve to go to the top of the building (can’t remember which level), and there was a gym, go straight and you will see a lot of box (like the mailbox), inside that box there’s you room key. How to open the box? Don’t worry, the person in charge will provide you with the password once done with the booking. READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY! Once you’ve success with the key, then you’re free to go. Go where? To your room laaa😅. What I can say is, the room quite nice and similar like STUDIO ROOM concept. Got 2 bedroom. First bedroom can fit 3 person (1 queen bed & 1 single bed). Second bedroom can fit 2 person (1 queen bed). And, there also sofa bed outside the living room. But, only have one toilet, so you’ve to wait for your turn okay😂. (Fyi, different room have different interior design, so pick the one that you like.) Facilities: 1. Water heater 2. Refrigerator 3. Microwave 4. Netflix 5. Kitchenette 6. Towel 7. Bath and shower gel 8. Iron & Board Been stay here twice with different experience, different tower and view. Overall, it was amazing. #Jesselton #JeselltonQuay #kotakinabalu #Jesseltonquay
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Poring Hotspring
One of the places of interest in Ranau is Poring Hot Spring. It's approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu Airport or 45 minutes drive from Kundasang town. There's open-air and enclosed bath tub for you to enjoy the hot spring water which contains sulfur. Apart from that there's tub for soaking your legs too. Basically, you can spend the whole day here as there's canopy walkway, slide pool, butterfly farm, Orchid garden and Tropical garden. We started off with soaking our legs in the hot spring water. The water was really hot and it took us quite a while to completely soaked our legs in. After soaking I can feel my skin refreshed and velvety smooth! Overall, we had a great time and it's great to get back to nature once in a while. #besttrip #urbanexplorer #summerdays
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1Borneo Hypermall - Borneo, Malaysia
1Borneo Hypermall is the largest mall in East Malaysia. This huge complex covers an area of more than 10 hectares, and has many floors with various shops that can offer visitors almost everything. There is a wide choice of shops selling things from independent labels, brands from all over the world and various department stores. And cozy cafes will offer you a comfortable break between a lot of shopping. The Borneo shopping center is located 14 kilometers from the airport, and is easily accessible, no matter what transport you use. If you came here by car, you can park your vehicle in the various car parks near the mall, which are plentiful as locals and tourists flock here daily. #bucketlistreboot #malaysia
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