Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

[Sabah self-driving day 2: local markets, food exploration and preparation for Mount Kinabalu] Today's itinerary starts from the city of Kota Kinabalu. We spent the whole day immersed in the daily life and natural scenery of Sabah, which left us wanting more. Early in the morning, we walked into the bustling Pasar Besar Kota Kinabalu traditional market, which was filled with fresh and juicy tropical fruits. The rambutan and mangosteen were so delicious that we couldn’t stop eating them. It felt like we had truly integrated into local life. Then we came to Sri Jakarta Food Court, and I must recommend the Sin Kee Bak Kut Teh! The rich aroma of medicinal herbs and the tender meat make you feel super satisfied after eating one bowl. In the afternoon, we went to the Bataras Marketplace supermarket on Gaya Street and purchased local chili sauce and special handicrafts, which were perfect Sabah souvenirs! After noon, we started our self-driving trip to Mount Kinabalu! We chose Keddy by Europcar for car rental. The car was in good condition. We drove through the tropical rainforest and the misty mountains in the distance. It was like a feast for the scenery. In the evening, we checked into J Residence Nabalu B&B near Mount Kinabalu Park. The environment was quiet and the air was fresh, as if we were far away from the city. Dinner was simple but warm - local vegetable soup with salted fish fried rice, steaming hot and fragrant, instantly soothing the fatigue of the whole day. Pack your equipment at night and prepare for tomorrow's climbing challenge. This journey is not just a scenic tour, but also a deep experience of culture and nature, true relaxation and sedimentation. #Sabah Travel #Malaysia Free Travel #Mount Kinabalu Tour #Kota Kinabalu Market #pasarbesarkk #srijakarta Food Court #Sin Kee Bak Kut Teh #gayastreet #batarasmarketplace #self-driving tour #Malaysia self-driving #tropical rainforest #kinabalupark #jresidence #travel life #travel sharing #travel record #food exploration #local culture #travel inspiration #Sabah self-driving #rental car travel #backpacker diary #outdoor travel #explore the world #Asian travel #natural scenery #landscape photography #travelers daily Malaysia Sabah Mt. Kinabalu free travel