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🌅 Sunset at Tanjung Aru – KK’s Golden Hour You’ll Never Forget 🌴✨

#kotakinabaluguide There’s a reason locals say: “If you haven’t watched the sunset at Tanjung Aru, you haven’t really been to KK.” As the sun dips behind the South China Sea, the sky explodes into shades of orange, pink, and violet — no filter needed.🏖️ Waves crashing, kids playing, coconut trees swaying. Pure Borneo magic. 🌟 Tips to Catch the Perfect Sunset: ✔️ Arrive by 5:30PM — the light changes fast ✔️ Tanjung Aru Beach 2 is quieter & best for photos ✔️ Grab grilled corn or coconut ice cream from the local stalls ✔️ Bring a mat & chill — this is golden hour therapy at its best ✔️ Stay after sunset: the afterglow is unreal 🌤️ 📍 Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu 🕔 Sunset window: 5:45–6:30PM 💡 Best after light rain = dramatic clouds! #tanjungarusunset #kotakinabaluviews #sabahtravel #sunsetchasers #kkgoldenhour #tanjungarubeach #malaysiahiddengems #seasidesunset #tropicalsunsetvibes #borneobeauty #sunsetinsabah #kkthingstodo
Posted: Jul 17, 2025
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