Kota Kinabalu Sunset Guide

🌅Kota Kinabalu Sunset Guide🌅 Tanjung Aru Beach - Location and transportation: Located on the west coast of Kota Kinabalu, it takes about 15 minutes and MYR 20 to get there by taxi from the city center. You can also take bus No. 16 from Wawasan Plaza for only MYR 1.5 per person. - Best time to visit: The weather is clear from October to March, making it a great time to visit. We recommend arriving at the beach around 4 pm to enjoy the beautiful scenery and get a good spot to watch the sunset. - Tips: The beach is free to enter, but it can get crowded in the evening. You can walk along the beach to the second or third beach, which are quieter. You can also book a table at the Sunset Bar at Shangri-La Hotel, Zing Sunset Bar, or Lucy's Kitchen to watch the sunset. - Food and activities: While waiting for the sunset, you can try the barbecue and fresh coconut juice from the food stalls near the beach, or take part in water sports such as surfing, kayaking, or diving. Other places to watch the sunset - Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu: You can visit even if you are not a hotel guest. We recommend arriving about an hour before sunset. The hotel has its own sunset beach and sunset bar, which are not crowded. - KK Waterfront, Rooftop Bar, Signal Hill in the city center, and the "Lighthouse" at the Tip of Borneo: These places offer unique views of the sunset from above. Photography tips and things to note - Photography tips: Bring a camera or smartphone and use the coconut trees and beach chairs as foreground elements to take more layered photos. You can also try different angles, such as low-angle shots of the waves and sunset, or high-angle panoramic shots. - Things to note: Check the weather before you go and choose a sunny day. The roads to the beach may be congested during peak hours on weekdays or weekends, so plan your time in advance and allow enough time for travel. The beach has strong UV rays, so make sure to protect yourself from the sun.