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Updated Jun 2024
- 6.74.6/5969 ReviewFree
based on 192 reviews"Nice island for relax and snorkelling surrounding is clean and people are friendly.recommended"Mantanani Islands86.1km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: Mermaid Island (also known as Mantanani Island) is located in the northwest waters of Kuta Maurit Town. The Mermaid Islands are divided into three islands, namely Mantanani Besar Island, Little Mermaid Island (Mantanani Kechil Island) and Lungisan Island. Most tourists live on the Great Mermaid Island. The island has stretches of white sand, simple fishermen, and coconut trees swaying in the wind. The photos you take can be regarded as scenic postcards. About 20 diving spots have been developed on the island, suitable for both beginners and experienced divers. In the vast ocean world, tourists can see many unique underwater creatures. There are now two resorts on the island, one is MariMari, the iconic stilt chalet, and the other resort Bembaran, which is an ordinary chalet, and you can see a beautiful sunset on the MariMari side. The fishermen on the island are warm and simple, very friendly, and you can take pictures with them. Going to the beach all the way to the right, there is a trestle that leads directly to the sea, which is a good place to watch the sunset. The evening entertainment, fireflies, is a major attraction. If you are lucky, you can also see a small creature with blue shimmer on the beach. It is buried in the sand and placed in the palm of your hand like a star. This is the well-known "Blue Tears" on the island. In the morning, you must enjoy the sunrise here, overlooking the mountain opposite, which will be unforgettable for a lifetime.Show Less - 5.94.6/5364 ReviewFree"amazing place to visit here, we are very lucky to see the proboscis monkey and firefly, thanks to the driver jack to show us around, if anyone need transport to here kawa kawa river cruise just directly Whatsapp him, (+60128435750) driver name jack, really recommended driver and kind."Kota Belud59.9km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: Kawa Mangrove is Kota Kinabalu's most famous mangrove tourism route. Its beach is also famous for its beautiful sunsets. Visitors can take a day trip through the mangroves, as well as enjoy the sun sinking into the ocean. Look out for the local bekantan monkeys or, once night falls, watch for the fireflies glittering like stars. Kawa Mangrove tourism was only recently developed and, as a result, the natural ecological environment has been maintained relatively well. Fireflies should be in abundance.Show Less
- 5.74.6/5213 Review"On the flight from KK to Sandakan, I had a sighting of the summit of Mount Kinabalu from the left side of the plane. It was quite covered in cloud on that day though."Kota Belud67.2km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, with a height of 4,093 meters, about 85 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu. Kinabalu National Park is a forest reserve covering an area of 754 square kilometers. From Kota Kinabalu, it takes about two hours to drive to the National Park's main office at an altitude of 1,558. Here, the temperature in a day can vary from 13 to 20 degrees Celsius. Not only is this national park a favorite destination for mountain climbers, it is also visited by many nature lovers, whose main purpose is to watch birds, butterflies and observe the unique flora and fauna here. Here are rare "insect-eating" plants, wild orchid (orchid) and the world's largest flower, Rafflesia, which blooms up to 45 cm diagonally. The flora and fauna of Kinabalu National Park is very diverse, ranging from lowland rainforests to temperate forest oaks to high mountain pine and cypress trees. The more common way to visit the national park is to climb Mount Kinabalu, or you can follow the forest trails around the main office of the national park for an exploration tour. It takes 2 to 3 days to climb from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, and then back to the foot of the mountain, depending on the climate at that time and the physical fitness of the climbers. There are several rest stops along the way. About 40 kilometers from the Kinabalu National Park office, there is a Poring Hot Spring, which is a good place to relieve fatigue after climbing the arduous and steep mountains.Show Less
- 5.74.6/591 Review
based on 135 reviews"Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle is aa dairy farm situated in Jalan Cinta Mata Mesilou, 89308 Kundasang, Sabah. The scenery is superb with cooling weather as New Zealand alike, featuring fresh milk and yogurt ice-cream. Open daily from 8am - 5pm, admission ticket is Adult (age 13 years and above) RM5, Child (age 7 - 12 years) RM4."Kundasang57.1km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: The mist-shrouded peaks and cows grazing leisurely in the meadows form a beautiful landscape. Here you can enjoy the idyllic scenery of Little New Zealand, you can taste fresh dairy products, and you can also get close to small animals, feeding calves and feeding grass to lambs. DESA Dairy Cow is a local dairy farming and dairy product processing factory. It is located on the Mesilau Plateau at the foot of Mount Kinabalu. The farm is not far from Mount Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu, with a total area of 199 hectares. Every day from 3:00 to 5:00 pm is milking time, you can get up close and personal with the cows and take pictures. After the experience, you can go to the side shop to taste delicious milk and ice cream. Any dairy products sold here taste very good.Show Less - 5.74.5/5257 Reviewbased on 2311 reviews"The water is clearer and there are many fish compared to other nearby islands. The water depth of the beach is so deep that it seems that a lot of young children come with them. A herd of monkeys lives on the island."Gaya Island8km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: Pulau Sapi (Sapi Island) is one of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park's most popular islands. It is famous for its clean and elegant features. Golden sand stretches several kilometers along the coastline. The surrounding waters are crystal clear and full of beautiful coral. Whether strolling along the beach, playing volleyball, sunbathing, boating, diving or surfing, visitors to Sapi will be delighted with the endless number of activities. The island has a complete set of facilities for visitors, including a picnic pavilion, barbecue pit, changing rooms and toilets. It is an excellent place for a holiday trip.Show Less
- 5.04.6/5105 ReviewFree"The beautiful Gaya Island is particularly famous in the local area and is also one of the best destinations for many people to choose. The scenery here is really good, and the ecological maintenance is quite good."Gaya Island6.2km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: Gaya Island is an island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. The entire island is covered by pristine rainforest and the mangroves are well preserved. The island has a few kilometers of white sandy beaches, the water is clear and transparent, and there are coral reefs and colorful fish on the sea floor, which is ideal for diving. There are lively water villages in the bay at the eastern end of the island. These Filipino immigrants live in narrow shacks. You can take a tour via boat.Show Less
- 4.84.4/548 ReviewFreebased on 35 reviews"初级漂流河段，虽刺激不强烈但乐趣不少。沿途风景秀丽，与印尼阿勇河很像。很多地方河水平静，完全可以下去游泳。推荐想尝试漂流项目的人初体验。"Tamparuli24.3km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: Jiulu River is located in the north of Kota Kinabalu City. The river is fast and clear, and it is also one of the more suitable rivers for rafting in Sabah. The Jiulu River is located at the foot of the mountain. The river winds down along the cookie channel in the mountains. The scenery along the way is verdant. In the mountains and forests, you can see one or two smoke-smoothing farmhouses, or groups of children playing on the river bank. , like a paradise. If you take a rubber boat and slide down with the speed of the current, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way in a gentle area, but in the rapids, everyone must work together to row out the rubber boat. Day trip rafting Generally speaking, tourists can book rafting products for day trips. Level 1-2 of this river is suitable for basic rafting, and children can also play. Grades 3-4 are suitable for young people. You can book through a local agent or, of course, through a domestic professional travel agency. After arriving at the rafting location, the coach will explain the safety measures and the rafting method. After rafting, you can simply take a shower and change your clothes and enjoy a rich buffet lunch.Show Less
- 4.65.0/511 ReviewFree"Dive deep during the day and participate in the beach party at night. The experience is full. I went to Semporna to eat a box lunch before. The big meat crabs on Dolphin Island! Prawn! The meal is also all inclusive and worth it! ! 💃🏼"Kota Belud53.9km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: Dolphin Island is a cost-effective private island away from the hustle and bustle. It is located in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, Malaysia. Surrounded by exclusive sea water, it is one of the few private islands in Malaysia.Show Less
- 4.44.3/538 Reviewbased on 749 reviews"Lok Kawi Wildlife Park é one and only animals park ard Kota Kinabalu Sabah, I would say for only RM10 adult ticket, free for senior citizens & OKU & RM5 for children this is way worth the visit, it's ard 30minutes from the city center KK"Putatan15.1km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is located about 20 kilometers southwest of the capital Kota Kinabalu. It is the first wildlife park in Sabah, and it is a good place for families to travel together. This safari consists of 2 main parts - the zoo and the botanical garden. The animals in the zoo include a variety of cats such as clouded leopards, civet cats, and of course tigers, and of course Sabah's beloved proboscis monkeys. Little ones are sure to love the Children's Zoo as they can ride dwarf elephants and pet the many lovable and tame animals. Other animals to watch include otters, gibbons, yellow deer and mouse deer. In the botanical garden section, visitors will have the opportunity to follow the imprint of the history of botany into the jungle. The total length of the walk is about 1.4 kilometers, and half of it is currently open to tourists as a leisure tour route. There is a plant information center in the park, which is the starting point for your tour of the various flower beds. In addition, the park also has souvenir shops, and several pavilions have been built along the way for tourists to rest.Show Less
- 4.34.6/541 Review
based on 86 reviews"very nice waterfall and have beautiful river and very crystal clear water"Tawau>100km from Kota KinabaluHighlights: Tawau Mountain National Park is located 24 kilometers north of Tawau. It is a popular place for locals and tourists to gather with family and friends. Take a half-day small hike, or bring camping equipment and stay in the park overnight, watching the stars at night. Also a very good experience. Almost every plant in Tawau Park is tagged with a wide variety. There are also many mountain forest trekking plank roads in the park, some of which can lead you to a hot spring and a waterfall.Show Less
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What are some Best Things to Do near Kota Kinabalu?
Some Best Things to Do near Kota Kinabalu include:Mantanani Islands, Kawa-kawa River Cruise, Kinabalu GeoPark, Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle, Sapi Island
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Kota Kinabalu?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Kota Kinabalu include:Mantanani Islands:4.6, Kawa-kawa River Cruise:4.6, Kinabalu GeoPark:4.6, Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle:4.6, Sapi Island:4.5
Where are Best Things to Do near Kota Kinabalu located?
The Best Things to Do near Kota Kinabalu are mainly located in:Mantanani Islands:Mantanani Islands, Kawa-kawa River Cruise:Kota Belud, Kinabalu GeoPark:Kota Belud, Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle:Kundasang, Sapi Island:Gaya Island
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