Ocean View Stay🌊 at Tanjung Aru

#beachlife #seascapes #travel #tanjungaru 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Got straight into those vacation vibes, exploring nearby gems and hopping aboard the epic North Borneo Heritage Train 🚂 from Tanjung Aru Station to Benoni, Papar (train departs from Jalan Mat Salleh, Kota Kinabalu; check schedules on trip.com!). Rolling through stunning landscapes on a vintage steam train—total time-travel feels! Day 2: Hit up the local library for a chill afternoon (Kota Kinabalu Public Library, Jalan Penampang), letting your mind wander. As the sun dipped low, grabbed a paddleboard and floated out to watch the sunset over the glassy sea. Paddle + sunset mood = instant bliss ✨ Day 3: Got suuuper lucky and caught the Tanjung Aru Beach Festival! This lively event has fun vibes, rad cultural performances, and mouthwatering street food. The energy was just 🤩 🏨 Accommodation: Stayed at the gorgeous Shangri-La Tanjung Aru (No. 20 Jalan Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88100, Malaysia). Modern rooms, breathtaking ocean views, surrounded by coconut trees and moonlight. The whole place is dreamy at night! 🍴 Food Recommendations: You haven’t lived until you try the legendary chicken wings from the beachside stalls at Tanjung Aru Beach (open daily from late afternoon to midnight). They’re smoky, juicy, and sooo good! 👍🏻 📌 Tips: Dodge traffic jams by skipping peak travel hours—especially evenings and weekends. The area gets pretty packed, so plan chill times accordingly 😌 All the deets and bookings can be found on trip.com for a smooth trip! Ocean views, epic adventures, and snacks for days—you’re welcome!