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Visit Malaysia's top 7-day hotspots and enjoy the beautiful sunset in Kota Kinabalu!

What to do in Kota Kinabalu? Besides island hopping and mangrove tours, what else can you do? ⛺[Activities]: 🌅The sunset in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is one of the top 3 in the world. 🌅Some say it is a stunning visual feast. 🧜🏻‍♀️The waves crash against the beach with a thunderous roar, complementing the magnificent sunset. This is why the sunset in Kota Kinabalu is a must-see. #Sunset location: 😃Tanjung Aru Beach This is the most popular place to watch the sunset. It offers a wide view with no obstructions, and you can see two islands in the distance. 👀Recommended itinerary for a free tour of Kota Kinabalu ⛺[Activities]: University of Malaysia Sabah Pink Mosque 🕌The most beautiful university in Southeast Asia, with the iconic pink mosque that will make your heart flutter! Location: University Malaysia Sabah Mosque (⚠Be specific about the mosque. If you only enter University of Malaysia Sabah, the driver will drop you off at the main entrance, and you will have to walk 20 more minutes to get there). 💴[Ticket price]: MYR 10/person (at the toll station at the main entrance) ⛺[Activities]: 💙Floating Mosque 🌊Officially known as Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, it is located on an artificial lake by Likas Bay. The blue dome and white walls are elegant and pure, and the reflection on the water against the blue sky and white clouds is particularly beautiful. Location: Kota Kinabalu Floating Mosque. 💴[Ticket price]: MYR 10/person for taking photos outside and visiting the mosque; MYR 5/person for taking photos outside; or you can take photos outside the outer area (outside the warning line). 👉[Itinerary]: 💛Gaya Street 🏦A street with dopamine-colored buildings, with a 📕photo spot every few steps 🚶🏻‍♀‍➡Silky route: Suria Sabah (Love sign)👉Wisma Sabah (red eagle graffiti)👉Capital Hotel (colorful wall)👉May Bank (yellow bank)👉RHB Bank (blue bank)👉OCBC Bank (red bank)👉Hotel Horizon (blue portrait graffiti). 🧡Tanjung Aru Beach 🌄One of the top 3 places in the world to watch the sunset 😎Recommended hotels in Kota Kinabalu Tanjung Aru Shangri-La Hotel, 🌅The hotel has a special sunset bar, a great place to watch the sunset. Enjoy a drink while watching the sunset, a truly romantic experience. 🧜🏻‍♀️Or take a walk on the hotel's beach, with coconut trees adding a touch of life to the scene. The sea, beach, coconut trees, and sunset make for a perfect silhouette. 🧡[Preparation]: ✨Clothing: Bring summer clothes, two light jackets (in case the air conditioning is too cold), swimsuits, swim trunks, sun protection clothing, a parasol, and sunglasses. ✨Toiletries: Toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, comb, shampoo, shower gel (provided by the hotel, but you can bring your own if you are not used to foreign brands), facial cleanser, skincare products, cosmetics, sunscreen (high SPF), and mosquito repellent.
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Posted: Feb 13, 2025
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